June E-Newsletter

MURPHY E-Newsletter

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Table of Contents June 2026

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UPCOMING KEY DATES

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SOUNDS AT SUNDOWN

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BEHIND THE SCENES

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MURPHY VETERANS TRIBUTE

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MURPHY VETERANS TRIBUTE

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2026 CALENDAR RESIDENTIAL SPRINKLER PROGRAM COUNCIL MEETINGS

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Sounds at Sundown

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Sounds at Sundown

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Sounds at Sundown

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Sounds at Sundown

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July, 2026

Independence Day

Emerald City Band Murphy Central Park

Dreams Unwind

Murphy Central Park

Legendary Keys Murphy Central Park

The Elton Johns

Murphy Central Park

Offices Closed No solid waste delay

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BEHIND THE SCENES of Murphy Animal Control

Q: What’s the most surprising thing people assume your job is like vs. what it’s actually like?

A: Most people think we just play with puppies and kittens all day. It’s a lot more hands-on than that.

We deal with scared, injured, and sometimes agressive animals, so some days feel more like wrestling matches than cuddle time. It’s not always easy, but very rewarding.

Q: If your job had a theme song, what would it be?

A: Welcome to the Jungle.

Q: Do you ever get attached to the animals you help, and how do you handle that?

A: YES!!! Look, if we took all the animals that we got attached to we would have to live on THOUSANDS of acres and we would not have the time or energy to give each animal’s needs. That’s where we see the most rewarding part of our job...seeing all our shelter fur babies get to go to amazing families who have the time and love to give to each one.

Q: Have you ever shown up to a call and thought “this is not what I trained for”?

A: Yes, lots of times. Mostly for the snake calls, lol.

MEET NORA

MEET SKYE

Q: If animals could file a complaint about humans, what would they complain about the most?

A: 1. My food bowl was a little short on the food!

2.My owner abanded me and went to work.

3.My owner just dropped me off at the torture chambers!!! They ran running water over me, added a sudsy substance on me, and used a tool that pulled my hair, then the wind almost blew me away!

Q: What’s something the public does that helps your job a lot - but probably doesn’t realize it?

A: We have some amazing people that help in lots of ways. Sometimes when the shelter is full, finders of lost animals will hold onto them until there is room, and we also have people who bring treats and toys for pets. Mostly, its the simple act of saying “thank you” for doing what we do, that’s super uplifting to hear.

MURPHY VETERANS TRIBUTE DEDICATION

May 27, 2026

After nearly nine years of planning, fundraising, and unwavering dedication, the Murphy Veterans Tribute has officially been dedicated and opened to the public.

What began as a vision to honor the men and women who have served our nation has become a lasting reality thanks to the efforts of countless volunteers, generous donors, community supporters, the Murphy Veterans Tribute Board, and City staff. Through years of hard work and perseverance, the memorial now stands as a place of reflection, remembrance, and gratitude for all who have worn our nation’s uniform.

Located at Murphy City Hall, the tribute features a bronze statue, commemorative pavestones honoring individual veterans, and elements representing each branch of military service.

Together, these features create a meaningful space where residents and visitors can pause to recognize the courage, sacrifice, and commitment of America's veterans.

The dedication ceremony brought together veterans, families, community leaders, and residents to celebrate the completion of this long-awaited project and honor those who answered the call to serve.

The Murphy Veterans Tribute will serve as a lasting reminder of the sacrifices made to protect the freedoms we enjoy today and ensure that the stories and service of our veterans are remembered for generations to come.

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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 5 ........................................................ Sounds at Sundown June 12 ...................................................... Sounds at Sundown June 19 ...................................................... Sounds at Sundown June 26 ...................................................... Sounds at Sundown July 3 ................................... Independence Day (Offices Closed) 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)

2026 CALENDAR CITY WEBSITE

MURPHY GERNERAL STORE

New residential sprinkler system evaluation program!

The City of Murphy has partnered with the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) and M&M Irrigation and Illumination to provide Murphy residents with an opportunity to have their irrigation system inspected.

The evaluation report will provide suggested irrigation system repairs, controller settings, and estimated gallons of water saved if you implement all listed recommendations. The irrigation evaluator will not make any repairs to your system, if repairs are needed, you are responsible for hiring a licensed irrigator.

SPOTS ARE LIMITED! Registration opens at 8:00am on the 20th of the month to accept requests for the following month.

Want to know more? Visit mysprinklereval.com/murphy

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