MURPHY
What’s new from Murphy fire rescue?
Last month, the Murphy Fire Department hosted their Annual Open House! From educational moments, hot dogs and face painting, a fun time was had by all!
Open house art contest winners Congratulations: Collin, age 7!
Congratulations: Ryker, age 5!
Congratulations: Vihaana, age 8!
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KEEP YOUR LOVED ONES SAFE WITH THE SMART911® APP
Smart911 is a free service that allows you to share valuable information with 9-1-1 during an emergency. You can also receive important alerts from the City of Murphy.
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!
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Registration opens at 8:00am on the 20 of the month to accept requests for the following month.
Want to know more? Visit mysprinklereval.com/murphy
UNCLAIMEDPROPERTY
Have you checked if you have unclaimed property recently? With the holidays coming up, now might be a great time do check!
The City of Murphy holds various types of property at $100 or less which is unclaimed and presumed abandoned and subject to Title VI Chapter 76 of the Texas Property code. In accordance with the State Law, any amount over $100 dollars is sent to the State Comptroller where held until claimed.
Pursuant to Sec. 76.201 of the Texas Property Code, The City of Murphy publishes the names of persons/entities for whom the City of Murphy is holding unclaimed property on the City of Murphy website
Unclaimed Property List. If you find your name or are a qualified claimant of someone named on the unclaimed property list, use the Unclaimed Property Claim form to submit your claim. The Unclaimed Property Claim form may be submitted by mail, email or hand delivery to City Hall.
Before submission, remember to:
1. Answer all questions and fill-in all blanks
2. Supply photocopies of required documentation
3. Sign and date the form
Did you get a thrill at the recent chill? Texas heat finally took a time-out! If you’re like most Texans, below 60 degrees calls for some sort of arm covering device.
If you’ve got kids, remember, car seats and puffy jackets don’t mix.
Bulky coats can prevent harnesses from fitting snugly, putting kids at risk in a crash.
For safe travels: Dress your child in thin layers.
Add blankets or use a car seat-safe cover once they’re buckled in
We know it’s tempting to bundle up your bundle of joy, but the extra bulk can compromise the safety of your child's ride.
City of Murphy Receives State Recognition for new Core Values for the second time!
During the 2025 Texas Municipal League (TML) Annual Conference and Exhibition in Fort Worth, the City of Murphy received a 2025 Municipal Excellence Award in management innovations for cities under 25,000 in population The award recognized the City for its internal culture campaign.
The City of Murphy launched the employee-led C.O.O.L. Core Values Campaign to transform workplace culture. With staff-defined values of respectful, professional, trustworthy, and friendly, the initiative has boosted morale, cut turnover from 28 to 13 percent, and become part of daily operations. Through creativity and staff buy-in, Murphy proved culture change is possible without a big budget.
On hand at the Conference to accept the award were members of the council and staff Pictured from left to right: Assistant City Manager Jared Mayfield, Public Affairs Officer Bailey Ragsdale, Council Member Ken Oltmann, Police Chief Jeff Gibson.
EXCITING NEWS
TML’s Municipal Excellence Awards recognize and encourage the achievements of Texas cities in meeting the challenges of municipal governance. Innovative problemsolving, excellence in management, increasing citizen participation, and reaching higher service levels are all daily occurrences in Texas cities and deserve recognition. This awards program seeks out the best of these programs to honor Awards are given in two population categories (under 25,000 and over 25,000) and five areas (city spirit, communication programs, management innovations, public safety, and public works)
The 2025 TML Annual Conference and Exhibition was held at the Fort Worth Convention Center on October 29-31 and attracted more than 3,700 city officials, who learned ways to govern more effectively, discussed critical issues, and shared best practices and solutions.
“C.O.O.L” received initial state recognition at the Texas Association of Municipal Officers in June of this year.
WHAT DO THEY DO?
Here in the City of Murphy, our Murphy Parks & Recreation department is more than just swings, slides, and picnic tables (though we love those!). We’re the folks who make sure your green spaces, programs and gatherings are safe, fun, inclusive - and yes, well-maintained - so you feel good using them
1.Maintain and improve the parks
We have 11 people who keep the parks looking good and ready for action. They not only have to test the playground equipment, but also replace signage, mow, landscape, fix things, and so much more. By the way, have you ever seen “Timbers Tails” on their social media? You should really check it out.
2. Offer exciting programs and recreational experiences
Whether you’re into sports leagues, open-gym time, sourdough bread making, or just fun in general, we develop programs to help people connect, move and enjoy. Check out the current community guide for ideas on how you can get involved!
3. Host community events
Murphy hosts community events throughout the year, from the Rainbow Trout Roundup, Sounds at Sundown concert series, and the always popular - Maize Days!
4. Facilitate facility rentals
Did you know you can rent some of our pavilions, fields and/or meeting space? We do that too. We’re kind of like the awesome multi-tool you carry around that makes you feel prepared for any situation.
A Q U I C K W O R D A B O U T T R A S H
If you’ve ever missed trash day, you’re not alone. Did you know Murphy’s trash/recycle collection only has six scheduled delays per year?
New Years Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day
On occasion there are delays related to weather or unforeseen issues, but those are communicated through Republic Services “My Resource App”.
For initial setup, please call or email Republic Services Customer Service: 469-443-7020 or email murphy@republicservices.com
They will provide you a unique number to complete the My Resource App setup.
While we’re on the subject of trash...
Did you know Murphy residents get a weekly bulky trash collection?
You may set out up to four cubic yards each week, which is about the size of a regular pickup truck bed. This can include things like mattresses, furniture, limbs (bundled and tied), etc. For more information about this collection, visit our website!
0 2 5 C A L
New Year’s Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Daddy Daughter Dance
Presidents Day
Rainbow Trout Roundup
Food Truck Friday’s
Food Truck Friday’s
Spring Clean & Green
Moonlight Movies: Hop n’ Hunt
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Monday, January 20, 2025
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Monday, February 17, 2025
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Friday, March 14
Friday, April 11, 2025
Saturday, April 12, 2025
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Good Friday Friday, April 18, 2025
Spring Event
Memorial Day
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Monday, May 26, 2025
Sounds at Sundown Concert Friday, June 6, 2025
Sounds at Sundown Concert Friday, June 13, 2025
Sounds at Sundown Concert
Friday, June 20, 2025
Sounds at Sundown Concert Friday, June 27, 2025
Independence Day
Friday July 4, 2025
Moonlight Movies: North Hill HOA Friday, July 11, 2025
Murphy Games: Family Faceoff
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Moonlight Movies: Timbers HOA Friday, July 18, 2025
Back 2 School Bash
Friday, July 25, 2025
Moonlight Movies: Travis Farm HOA Friday, August 8, 2025
Moonlight Movies: Aviary HOA Friday, August 15, 2025
Labor Day
Food Truck Friday’s
Maize Days
Fall Clean & Green
Columbus Day
Monday, September 1, 2025
September 12, 2025
October 11, 2025
October 13, 2025
Moonlight Movies: Skele-bration Friday, October 24, 2025
Arbor Day Saturday, November 1, 2025
Veterans Day Monday, November 11, 2025
Murphy Camp Out
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Who said local government has to be City Murphy recently adopted NEW core values based on 96% employee feedback.
Who said local government has to be boring? The City of Murphy recently adopted NEW core values based on 96% employee participation feedback.
Our organization values being: Respectful Professional Trustworthy Friendly.
Our organization values being: Respectful Professional Trustworthy Friendly.
Pretty much, you gotta be cool to work here.
Pretty much, you gotta be cool work here.
Photo of the month!
Photo of the month!
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