MURPHY MURPHY
Fish Fry! KreoleKreationzwillbeonsite foradeliciouscatfishfryfrom 10:30am -1:30pm! Discounted($12)pre-sale ticketsavailable!Onsitemeals willbe$15.
Rainbow Trout Roundup
Kids 17 years and under can participate in a FREE fishing tournament at the Murphy City Hall Pond, 206 N Murphy Road.
Registration is required. Pre-registration is available on our website. Onsite registration is also available.
Murphy Parks & Recreation will be awarding prizes to longest, shortest and heaviest stringer of 5 in all 3 age groups.
NEWEVENT:
Think you’ve got the best brisket in town? Prove it
Join us for the ultimate BBQ showdown in Murphy! A battle of the best backyard chefs, only one will take the title of “Brisket Master” and win $1,000 and a championship belt!
HOW TO ENTER:
Open to participants 18+ (Murphy residents given priority) Register by March 1, 2025 (Limited Spots Available!)
$50 Entry Fee – Sign up online: Register Here
Teams of up to 4 (Head Cook must be present throughout event)
All participants must have:
Temporary Health Permit (City of Murphy)
Food Handlers' Certificate (TX Dept. of State Health Services)
BBQ COMPETITION CATEGORIES:
Competition Category
Brisket: Judged by taste, tenderness & appearance
First Place: $1,000 + Championship Belt
People’s Choice Category
Public votes for their favorite BBQ! Wristbands available for $20 (includes 3 voting tokens) Winner: $500 + Trophy
MAY10 MAY10 || 111AM-3PM 1AM-3PM @
RULES®ULATIONS:
CookedOn-Site:Allmeatmustbeprepared,cooked,andfinishedattheeventsite.
MeatInspectionRequired:Nopre-seasoningorpre-briningbeforeapproval.
Equipment:Teamsmustbringtheirowncookers,wood,charcoal,andutensils.
FireSafety:Fireextinguishersrequiredateachstation.
NoAlcoholConsumptionduringtheevent(groundsmonitoredovernight)
Sanitation:Glovesrequiredwhenhandlingfood,handwashingstationsavailable
LikeBBQbutdon’twanttocook?Noproblem!Tastingwristbandsareavailablefor$20(includes3 votingtokens).
Questions?Contact:events@murphytx.org
FORTHE OFSAFETYLove
Safety Valentines from Fire
Give love (and the Right of Way): Move over and stop for emergency vehicles with flashing lights.
Stay clear, stay safe: Never follow too closely behind emergency vehicles.
Show your love on the roadside: Reduce speed when passing emergency vehicles or construction workers on the side of the road.
Fall for smoke alarms: Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors regularly. Replace batteries yearly.
Fireproof your romance: Keep candles away from flammable materials and never leave them unattended.
Safety Valentines from Police
Pull over with care: Please don’t slam on your brakes - signal and pull to the right safely.
Choose love over distractions: Stay off your phone while driving or walking near a roadway.
Carry the keys to your heart (and safety): Keep your keys handy when approaching your car or home. Always be aware of your surroundings.
Stick together, Lovebirds: Use the buddy system when attending social events or traveling. Stay alert and trust your instincts.
Say no to suspicious admirers: Be cautious with unsolicited calls or emails asking for sensitive information.
Safety Valentines from Community Development
Fall in love with permits: Check our website to see when a permit is required to ensure your remodel project complies with safety codes.
Build a relationship with a Licensed Contractor: Always verify credentials before hiring anyone.
Love your tools, but use them safely: Wear protective gear and follow manufacture instructions.
Don’t let sparks fly: Check wiring and hire professionals for electrical work. (Be sure they pull a permit).
Show your neighbors some love: Notify them of large projects and keep the worksite clean.
Safety Valentines from Finance
Don’t fall for a financial love scam - Be cautious of online relationships that quickly turn into requests for money or personal information. Scammers often use romance to manipulate victims.
Keep your love notes private (and your tax documents too) - Never share your Social Security number, tax returns, or banking details over email, text or social media. Keep them safe like a cherished love letter.
File early to protect your refund - Just like making Valentine’s reservations in advance, filing your taxes early can help prevent identity thieves from fraudulently filing in your name.
Only trust the real deal (IRS impersonation scams are everywhere)IRS won’t call, text, or email demanding payment. If you receive a suspicious message, verify it directly at IRS.gov
Safety Valentines from Public Works
Don’t let potholes break your heart (or your car) - watch out for potholes, especially in winter weather. Report them to us via Murphy Connect (online or through the app).
Don’t let clogged drains rain on your romance - help prevent street flooding by keeping storm drains clear of leaves and debris. A little effort goes a long way! 2.
Walk hand in hand (safely) - use crosswalks, obey traffic signals, and be mindful of uneven sidewalks when enjoying a romantic stroll. Want to spice up your stroll? Snap a pic of any sidewalks that need our attention and report them via Murphy Connect!
Safety Valentines from Information Technology (IT)
A WHAT’SNEWON
AND THE SURVEY SAYS...
Updates on things you mentioned in our recent survey
MCCREARYRD/544LIGHT
We received many comments about this intersection, but did you know that its not actually in murphy? the city boundary lines are a little weird over there - north of the intersection the boundary is in the median and South of the intersection none of the road is in Murphy.
CODE COMPLIANCE
Several respondents mentioned tall grass/weeds, trash/debris on private property, and other potential code violations. Code compliance helps keep murphy safe, clean and beautiful by ensuring properties follow city regulations. residents can report potential violations through the Murphy connect app or our city website. These tools make it easy to submit concerns and track updates, helping maintain our community’s quality of life.
want to know more about what is considered a code violation? follow us on social media and be on the lookout in our next newsletter for more indepth information.
PUPPYPOO
It may not be a glamourous topic, but do you know why it’s important to pick up after your pup? In addition to it harming plant/grass growth, it can spread disease like roundworms, E. coli and other intestinal parasites. These can be transmitted to people and other pets.
New Year’s Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Daddy Daughter Dance
Presidents Day
Rainbow Trout Roundup
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Monday, January 20, 2025
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Monday, February 17, 2025
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Food Truck Friday’s Friday, March 28
Spring Clean & Green
Moonlight Movies: Hop n’ Hunt
Good Friday
Murphy’s Backyard BBQ
Moonlight Movies
Memorial Day
Sounds at Sundown Concert
Sounds at Sundown Concert
Sounds at Sundown Concert
Sounds at Sundown Concert
Independence Day
Murphy Games: Family Faceoff
Saturday, April 12, 2025
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Friday, April 18, 2025
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Friday, May 23, 2025
Monday, May 26, 2025
Friday, June 6, 2025
Friday, June 13, 2025
Friday, June 20, 2025
Friday, June 27, 2025
Friday July 4, 2025
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Moonlight Movies: Timbers HOA Friday, July 18, 2025
Back 2 School Bash
Labor Day
Food Truck Friday’s
Moonlight Movies
Maize Days
Fall Clean & Green
Columbus Day
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Monday, September 1, 2025
Friday, September 5, 2025
Friday, September 19, 2025
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Monday, October 13, 2025
Moonlight Movies: Skele-bration Friday, October 24, 2025
Arbor Day
Veterans Day
Camp Out
Jingle Jog/Reindeer Dash
November 1, 2025
November 11, 2025
November 14, 2025 &
November 15, 2025
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