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What’s on Natalie's mind?
“My question is about water drainage in the Timbers. A couple years ago, a bunch of ditch paving and other work was done I haven't noticed any improvement in the way the park becomes a mud bog after rain. It still never drains. It makes one side of the field unusable and it seems like a prime mosquito breeding spot. Is this the way it's supposed to be? Any next steps?”
The baseball fields at Timbers Nature Preserve were originally designed to double as a retention pond to help manage flooding in the surrounding neighborhood Because of this, drainage is a constant challenge. The Parks Department works hard to clear the drainage weekly so water can flow off the fields, but heavy rains can slow this down especially when we can't bring in equipment like the tractor. When drainage gets backed up, it delays field maintenance and limits how much the community can enjoy the space.
To truly fix the issue, the solution will require extensive engineering and a thorough drainage analysis. That level of work goes beyond routine maintenance, so the project has been added to the City’s Capital Improvement Program list for consideration in the next bond election.
Answered by: Cody Clark, Parks Superintendent & David Garcia, Engineering/CIP Manager
What’s on Luke's mind?
“We love living in Murphy but hate the traffic. What can we do to make FM 544 and dangerous intersections like Murphy Road and Hawthorne safer? I get anxiety just leaving my neighborhood on the road Great city council and parks ”
Traffic continues to increase, the Murphy Police Department is committed to the health and safety of our community We are implementing creative and robust strategies to address our growing problem You will see an increased level of law enforcement officers working specific locations throughout our city. This is based upon objective data collected, in an effort to direct our resources in the most resourceful manner possible.
Answered by: Jeff Gibson, Chief of Police
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C L E A N & G R E E N R E C A P
Way to go Murphy!
At the Clean & Green last month, 660 Murphy residents dropped items off at our drivethru event! Thank you for disposing of 20.49 TONS properly!
Latex paint - 8,563
Oil-based paint - 5,650
Oxidizers - 350
Aerosols - 1,025
Flammable liquids (gas) - 795
Antifreeze - 375
Cooking oil - 659
Oil - 3,528
Oil filters - 55
Acid - 375
Caustic - 250
Non-hazardous liquids - 2,350
Non-hazardous solids - 1,126
Herbicide/pesticide liquids - 1,175
Herbicide/pesticide solids - 1,076
Light bulbs - 200
BBQ propane tanks - 51
Small propane tanks - 34
Helium cylinders - 50
Fire extinguishers - 75
Total HHW: 27,762 lbs
Electronics: 19,652 lbs
Shred: 20,000 lbs
S P L A S H P A D
Murphy Central Park Splash Pad Opens
Saturday, May 24, 2025!
Planning your kid’s next birthday bash?
Make it a breeze with our pavilion rentals! Affordable, shady, and packed with outdoor fun it's the perfect spot for a stress-free celebration
Book your party spot today!
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Murphy’s Backyard BBQ May 10, 2025
City offices close at noon for staff development May 15,2025
Moonlight Movie North Hill Park May 23, 2025
Memorial Day (Offices Closed) May 26, 2025
No trash collection 5/26, collection delayed by one day this week.
Sounds at Sundown: Emerald City June 6, 2025
Murphy U - Citizens Academy begins June 12, 2025
Sounds at Sundown: Ashmore June 13, 2025 U P C O M I N G
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AVIARY PARK
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TRAVIS FARM PARK A MINECRAFT MOVIE
MURPHY PD Coming Full Circle
EXPLORER TO CORPORAL
In the City of Murphy, Texas, the Police Department is more than a place of service, it’s where aspirations begin For Corporal Daniel Moszak, that journey started in 2010 when, as a high school freshman, he joined the Murphy Police Department’s Explorer Program. Now, more than a decade later, he patrols the same streets he once walked as a young Explorer, proving just how impactful community programs can be
“I heard about the Explorers at my bus stop,” Moszak recalls. “They were doing cool, hands-on police training. I knew right away it was something I wanted to try.”
From the start, Moszak dove into the experience. He trained alongside officers, competed in national events, and built friendships that would last beyond high school.
MOSZAK ON FAR LEFT
MURPHY PD - FULL CIRCLE CONT.
Key mentors like Sgt Sarah Ashmore, Reserve Officer Tommy Bryant, and Fred Mancias helped shape his leadership, confidence, and commitment to public service.
“Exploring taught me to push myself, to lead, and to value teamwork It confirmed that law enforcement was my calling,” he says.
After high school, Moszak earned a degree in Criminal Justice from Sam Houston State University. Though he briefly worked in the private sector, the skills he developed as an Explorer translated well.
When the chance to return to Murphy arose, he embraced it.
Now a patrol corporal, Moszak serves under Sgt. Ashmore, the same mentor who helped guide him years ago. “It’s a privilege,” he says. “To come back and work beside someone who helped me start this journey, it really is full circle ”
Though he now wears the badge, Moszak hasn’t forgotten where it all began. He hopes to give back by mentoring the next generation of Explorers once the program resumes “Youth engagement is vital. It builds trust and shows young people what law enforcement is really about,” he says.
The Murphy community has welcomed Moszak’s return. Residents are proud to see a hometown success story come to life, and Moszak takes that responsibility seriously “I want young Explorers to know that with integrity and hard work, they can do this too,” he says
Looking ahead, Moszak plans to grow within the department and one day step into a leadership role But no matter where his path leads, his roots in the Explorer program will always define his journey
“Coming back to where it all started—it means everything,” he says. “That’s what full circle is ”
MENTORS OFFICER BRYANT & SGT. ASHMORE
MOSZAK SWEARING IN AS CORPORAL
New Year’s Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 1, 2025
Monday, January 20, 2025
Daddy Daughter Dance Saturday, February 1, 2025
Presidents Day
Rainbow Trout Roundup
Monday, February 17, 2025
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Food Truck Friday Friday, March 28
Spring Clean & Green
Hop N’ Hunt
Saturday, April 12, 2025
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Good Friday Friday, April 18, 2025
Murphy’s Backyard BBQ Saturday, May 10, 2025
Moonlight Movies: North Hill Park
Memorial Day
Sounds at Sundown Concert
Sounds at Sundown Concert
Juneteenth
May 23, 2025
May 26, 2025
June 6, 2025
June 13, 2025
June 19, 2025
Sounds at Sundown Concert Friday, June 20, 2025
Sounds at Sundown Concert Friday, June 27, 2025
Independence Day Friday July 4, 2025
Murphy Games Saturday, July 12, 2025
Moonlight Movies: Aviary Park
Truck Friday
Moonlight Movies: Travis Farm Park
Maize Days
September 19, 2025
October 4, 2025
Fall Clean & Green Saturday, October 11, 2025
Columbus Day Monday, October 13, 2025
Skele-bration
October 24, 2025
November 1, 2025
November 11, 2025
Jog/Reindeer
July 18, 2025
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