July E-Newsletter

MURPHY E-Newsletter

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Table of Contents July 2026

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UPCOMING KEY DATES

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PARKS & RECREATION MONTH

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SUMMER ACTIVITIES

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DID YOU KNOW?

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SUMMER SAFETY

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TEAM MURPHY EARNS STATEWIDE RECOGNITION

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2026 CALENDAR

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COUNCIL MEETINGS

UPCOMING KEY DATES

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July, 2026

Community Picnic

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July, 2026

City Council Meeting

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July, 2026

Sounds at Sundown

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August, 2026

City Council Meeting

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August, 2026

Community Mixer

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City Hall Council Chambers

Emerald City Band Murphy Central Park

City Hall Council Chambers

Murphy Community Center

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JULY IS NATIONAL PARKS & RECREATION MONTH!

View upcoming events and programs

MURPHY

SUMMER

CAMPS

There is still time to register for several July summer camps through Murphy Parks and Recreation.

Kids can explore robotics and coding, build athletic skills through Mini-Hawk, tennis, or pickleball camps, or get creative with hands-on art projects.

View the Activity Guide for camp dates, ages, pricing, locations, and registration information.

Learn more about what summer time in Murphy has to offer!

Ever wonder where your tax dollars go?

Try Murphy’s FY 2027 Taxpayer Receipt Tool See how the City's portion of your property taxes and sales taxes supports the services you rely on every day.

Personalized estimate for homeowners

See how sales tax helps fund City services

Based on the preliminary tax rate under discussion for FY 2027

Homeowners can enter their home’s value to estimate their contribution. Residents who do not own a home can also see how their sales tax dollars help support City services.

Generate your personalized Taxpayer Receipt today.

Visit: murphytx.org/150/City-Budget

Residential Sprinkler System Evaluation Program Murphy residents can request an irrigation system inspection through a partnership between NTMWD and M&M Irrigation and Illumination

What you’ll receive

Suggested repairs, if needed Controller setting recommendations Estimated water savings

SPOTS ARE LIMITED.

Please note

The evaluator will not make repairs If repairs are needed, hire a licensed irrigator

Registration opens at 8 a.m. on the 20th of the month for the following month.

LEARN MORE: MySprinklerEval.com/murphy

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT DASHBOARD Be in the know.

Request a house watch from Murphy Police.

You must do so within five days of your scheduled departure, to allow for telephone verification by the department.

Explore Capital Improvement Projects across the City with real-time updates on locations, budgets, and timelines. Check it out HERE:

Grill smart.

r e m m u s this Use grills on a stable surface away from structures and overhanging branches.

Clean grease buildup.

Keep children and pets at least three feet away.

Stay nearby while cooking and make sure the grill is completely cool before leaving it unattended.

The only thing that should be smoking is the barbecue.

File of Life

Help first responders and medical personnel get critical information quickly.

The File of Life program helps first responders quickly access important information such as: Medications Allergies Emergency contacts Medical conditions

Free form available at: Cognitoforms.com/CityOfMurphy1/FileOfLife

TEAM MURPHY EARNS STATEWIDE RECOGNITION The City of Murphy recently received two statewide honors recognizing the work happening behind the scenes to serve our community.

The Communications Office received awards from the Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers for its efforts to keep residents informed, connected, and engaged. Clear and consistent communication helps residents better understand City services, programs, events, and decisions that affect the community.

The City’s Human Resources Department was also honored by the Texas Municipal Human Resources Association with the Human Resources Impact Award for cities with populations under 25,000. The award recognizes innovative programs that address workforce challenges and strengthen organizational culture.

Murphy’s Human Resources team was recognized for initiatives focused on competitive and fiscally responsible compensation, employee benefits, wellness, recognition, leadership development, and the creation of the City’s Murphy COOL core values: respeCtful, professiOnal, trustwOrthy, and friendLy. These efforts help the City attract, develop, and retain skilled public servants who are committed to providing residents with high-quality service.

We are proud of our Communications and Human Resources teams and the work they do to strengthen both the City organization and the Murphy community.

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January 1 .................................. New Year’s Day (Offices Closed) January 19 ....................................... MLK Jr Day (Offices Closed) February 7 ........................................... Daddy Daughter Dance February 16 ............................. President’s Day (Offices Closed) February 28 ....................................... Rainbow Trout Roundup March 13 ....................................................... Food Truck Friday March 27 ....................................................... Food Truck Friday April 2 .................................................................... Hop ‘N Hunt April 3 ............................................ Good Friday (Offices Closed) April 11 ................................................... Spring Clean & Green April 25 ............................................... Murphy’s Backyard BBQ April 25 .................................................. Police Drug Take Back May 15 .......................................................... Moonlight Movies May 25 ........................................ Memorial Day (Offices Closed) June 12 ...................................................... Sounds at Sundown June 19 ...................................................... Sounds at Sundown June 26 ...................................................... Sounds at Sundown July 3 ................................... Independence Day (Offices Closed) July 31 ........................................................ Sounds at Sundown September 4 ................................................ Food Truck Friday September 7 .................................... Labor Day (Offices Closed) September 11..............................9/11 Remembrance Ceremony September 18 .............................................. Food Truck Friday October 3 .................................................. Murphy Maize Days October 10 ................................................... Fall Clean & Green October 10.......................................................Fire Open House October 12 ................................ Columbus Day (Offices Closed) November 6 .............................................................. Arbor Day November 1 ................................ Veteran’s Day (Offices Closed) November 13 & 14 ....................................... Murphy Campout November 26 & 27 ...................... Thanksgiving (Offices Closed) December 5 ......................... Jingle Jog & Christmas in the Park December 24 & 25 ........................... Christmas (Offices Closed)

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