Collin County Historical Commission &
Murphy Historical Society
February 16, 2012 at 7:00 pm
Murphy City Hall, Room 201

Are you a history buff? Do you know the real story behind the events that have taken place in Collin County? Do you know the real history of the historic sites in Murphy? If so, you have an opportunity to participate in a unique project coordinated by the Collin County Historical Commission.

A Historic Assets Survey project has been initiated to locate and catalog any and all historic sites in the county. The survey is being conducted using the criteria of the National Registry of Historic Places, and Collin County will be the only county in Texas to undertake such a project on a countywide basis.

Data for the historic sites will be collected by volunteers and made available on the County’s web site. Locations will be entered on the county’s GIS Interactive Map and superimposed on aerial mapping visuals to provide the location of each site. By clicking on the site, a visitor will get a specific location by address, GPS or UTM (Universal Transverse Mercator) coordinates and an actual view of the site. Many of the sites will also make available links to additional narrative data on the sites. The site may be reached by going directly to: http://maps.collincountytx.gov/historical.html

Potential sites will include cemeteries, buildings, event locations, and other historically significant locations. Volunteers who have an interest in and knowledge of local history are needed to document the places and events that have shaped the county. A committee has been established that will coordinate the findings and document the information. The county has been divided into four quadrants, with the volunteers concentrating on the area in which they live.
If you would be interested in working on this project, you can contact:

Donna Jenkins—CCHC Member
Murphy Historical Commission
donnajenkins1946@att.net
or 972-814-8928                                                          

To see results for candidate races please visit the Collin County website:
http://www.co.collin.tx.us/elections/index.jsp  
Click on Election Results 

PROPOSITION NO. 1 - Murphy  
  Total
Vote For  1 
Times Counted  3593/9132 39.3 %
Total Votes  3301 
Times Blank Voted  292 
Times Over Voted  0 
Number Of Under Votes  0 
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For (a Favor)  2858 86.58%
Against (en Contra)  443 13.42%

PROPOSITION NO. 2 - Murphy  
  Total
Vote For  1 
Times Counted  3593/9132 39.3 %
Total Votes  3236 
Times Blank Voted  357 
Times Over Voted  0 
Number Of Under Votes  0 
________________________________________
For (a Favor)  2757 85.20%
Against (en Contra)  479 14.80%

PROPOSITION NO. 3 - Murphy  
  Total
Vote For  1 
Times Counted  3593/9132 39.3 %
Total Votes  3184 
Times Blank Voted  409 
Times Over Voted  0 
Number Of Under Votes  0 
________________________________________
For (a Favor)  2317 72.77%
Against (en Contra)  867 27.23%

PROPOSITION NO. 4 - Murphy  
  Total
Vote For  1 
Times Counted  3593/9132 39.3 %
Total Votes  3131 
Times Blank Voted  462 
Times Over Voted  0 
Number Of Under Votes  0 
________________________________________
For (a Favor)  2396 76.53%
Against (en Contra)  735 23.47%

PROPOSITION NO. 5 - Murphy  
  Total
Vote For  1 
Times Counted  3593/9132 39.3 %
Total Votes  2866 
Times Blank Voted  726 
Times Over Voted  1 
Number Of Under Votes  0 
________________________________________
For (a Favor)  2245 78.33%
Against (en Contra)  621 21.67%

PROPOSITION NO. 6 - Murphy  
  Total
Vote For  1 
Times Counted  3589/9132 39.3 %
Total Votes  3159 
Times Blank Voted  430 
Times Over Voted  0 
Number Of Under Votes  0 
________________________________________
For (a Favor)  1893 59.92%
Against (en Contra)  1266 40.08%

PROPOSITION NO. 7 - Murphy  
  Total
Vote For  1 
Times Counted  3589/9132 39.3 %
Total Votes  3071 
Times Blank Voted  518 
Times Over Voted  0 
Number Of Under Votes  0 
________________________________________
For (a Favor)  2428 79.06%
Against (en Contra)  643 20.94%

PROPOSITION NO. 8 - Murphy  
  Total
Vote For  1 
Times Counted  3589/9132 39.3 %
Total Votes  3082 
Times Blank Voted  507 
Times Over Voted  0 
Number Of Under Votes  0 
________________________________________
For (a Favor)  2635 85.50%
Against (en Contra)  447 14.50%

PROPOSITION NO. 9 - Murphy  
  Total
Vote For  1 
Times Counted  3589/9132 39.3 %
Total Votes  3025 
Times Blank Voted  564 
Times Over Voted  0 
Number Of Under Votes  0 
________________________________________
For (a Favor)  2261 74.74%
Against (en Contra)  764 25.26%

PROPOSITION NO. 10 - Murphy  
  Total
Vote For  1 
Times Counted  3589/9132 39.3 %
Total Votes  2984 
Times Blank Voted  605 
Times Over Voted  0 
Number Of Under Votes  0 
________________________________________
For (a Favor)  1923 64.44%
Against (en Contra)  1061 35.56%

PROPOSITION NO. 11 - Murphy  
  Total
Vote For  1 
Times Counted  3589/9132 39.3 %
Total Votes  3076 
Times Blank Voted  513 
Times Over Voted  0 
Number Of Under Votes  0 
________________________________________
For (a Favor)  2694 87.58%
Against (en Contra)  382 12.42%

PROPOSITION NO. 12 - Murphy  
  Total
Vote For  1 
Times Counted  3589/9132 39.3 %
Total Votes  3028 
Times Blank Voted  561 
Times Over Voted  0 
Number Of Under Votes  0 
________________________________________
For (a Favor)  2549 84.18%
Against (en Contra)  479 15.82%

PROPOSITION NO. 13 - Murphy  
  Total
Vote For  1 
Times Counted  3589/9132 39.3 %
Total Votes  2976 
Times Blank Voted  613 
Times Over Voted  0 
Number Of Under Votes  0 
________________________________________
For (a Favor)  2232 75.00%
Against (en Contra)  744 25.00%

PROPOSITION NO. 14 - Murphy  
  Total
Vote For  1 
Times Counted  3589/9132 39.3 %
Total Votes  3037 
Times Blank Voted  552 
Times Over Voted  0 
Number Of Under Votes  0 
________________________________________
For (a Favor)  2493 82.09%
Against (en Contra)  544 17.91%

PROPOSITION NO. 15 - Murphy  
  Total
Vote For  1 
Times Counted  3589/9132 39.3 %
Total Votes  2945 
Times Blank Voted  644 
Times Over Voted  0 
Number Of Under Votes  0 
________________________________________
For (a Favor)  2330 79.12%
Against (en Contra)  615 20.88%

PROPOSITION NO. 16 - Murphy  
  Total
Vote For  1 
Times Counted  3589/9132 39.3 %
Total Votes  2936 
Times Blank Voted  653 
Times Over Voted  0 
Number Of Under Votes  0 
________________________________________
For (a Favor)  2018 68.73%
Against (en Contra)  918 31.27%

PROPOSITION NO. 17 - Murphy  
  Total
Vote For  1 
Times Counted  3589/9132 39.3 %
Total Votes  2895 
Times Blank Voted  693 
Times Over Voted  1 
Number Of Under Votes  0 
________________________________________
For (a Favor)  2112 72.95%
Against (en Contra)  783 27.05%

PROPOSITION NO. 18 - Murphy  
  Total
Vote For  1 
Times Counted  3589/9132 39.3 %
Total Votes  2915 
Times Blank Voted  672 
Times Over Voted  2 
Number Of Under Votes  0 
________________________________________
For (a Favor)  1980 67.92%
Against (en Contra)  935 32.08%

PROPOSITION NO. 19 - Murphy  
  Total
Vote For  1 
Times Counted  3589/9132 39.3 %
Total Votes  3056 
Times Blank Voted  533 
Times Over Voted  0 
Number Of Under Votes  0 
________________________________________
For (a Favor)  2698 88.29%
Against (en Contra)  358 11.71%

PROPOSITION NO. 20 - Murphy  
  Total
Vote For  1 
Times Counted  3589/9132 39.3 %
Total Votes  2873 
Times Blank Voted  716 
Times Over Voted  0 
Number Of Under Votes  0 
________________________________________
For (a Favor)  2156 75.04%
Against (en Contra)  717 24.96%

PROPOSITION NO. 21 - Murphy  
  Total
Vote For  1 
Times Counted  3589/9132 39.3 %
Total Votes  2907 
Times Blank Voted  682 
Times Over Voted  0 
Number Of Under Votes  0 
________________________________________
For (a Favor)  2398 82.49%
Against (en Contra)  509 17.51%

PROPOSITION NO. 22 - Murphy  
  Total
Vote For  1 
Times Counted  3589/9132 39.3 %
Total Votes  2812 
Times Blank Voted  777 
Times Over Voted  0 
Number Of Under Votes  0 
________________________________________
For (a Favor)  2104 74.82%
Against (en Contra)  708 25.18%

PROPOSITION NO. 23 - Murphy  
  Total
Vote For  1 
Times Counted  3589/9132 39.3 %
Total Votes  2896 
Times Blank Voted  693 
Times Over Voted  0 
Number Of Under Votes  0 
________________________________________
For (a Favor)  1795 61.98%
Against (en Contra)  1101 38.02%

PROPOSITION NO. 24 - Murphy  
  Total
Vote For  1 
Times Counted  3589/9132 39.3 %
Total Votes  2841 
Times Blank Voted  748 
Times Over Voted  0 
Number Of Under Votes  0 
________________________________________
For (a Favor)  2269 79.87%
Against (en Contra)  572 20.13%

PROPOSITION NO. 25 - Murphy  
  Total
Vote For  1 
Times Counted  3589/9132 39.3 %
Total Votes  2851 
Times Blank Voted  738 
Times Over Voted  0 
Number Of Under Votes  0 
________________________________________
For (a Favor)  1595 55.95%
Against (en Contra)  1256 44.05%

PROPOSITION NO. 26 - Murphy  
  Total
Vote For  1 
Times Counted  3589/9132 39.3 %
Total Votes  2913 
Times Blank Voted  676 
Times Over Voted  0 
Number Of Under Votes  0 
________________________________________
For (a Favor)  2537 87.09%
Against (en Contra)  376 12.91%

PROPOSITION NO. 27 - Murphy  
  Total
Vote For  1 
Times Counted  3589/9132 39.3 %
Total Votes  2782 
Times Blank Voted  807 
Times Over Voted  0 
Number Of Under Votes  0 
________________________________________
For (a Favor)  1910 68.66%
Against (en Contra)  872 31.34%

PROPOSITION NO. 28 - Murphy  
  Total
Vote For  1 
Times Counted  3589/9132 39.3 %
Total Votes  2872 
Times Blank Voted  717 
Times Over Voted  0 
Number Of Under Votes  0 
________________________________________
For (a Favor)  1946 67.76%
Against (en Contra)  926 32.24%

PROPOSITION NO. 29 - Murphy  
  Total
Vote For  1 
Times Counted  3589/9132 39.3 %
Total Votes  2846 
Times Blank Voted  743 
Times Over Voted  0 
Number Of Under Votes  0 
________________________________________
For (a Favor)  2037 71.57%
Against (en Contra)  809 28.43%

PROPOSITION NO. 30 - Murphy  
  Total
Vote For  1 
Times Counted  3589/9132 39.3 %
Total Votes  2776 
Times Blank Voted  813 
Times Over Voted  0 
Number Of Under Votes  0 
________________________________________
For (a Favor)  1797 64.73%
Against (en Contra)  979 35.27%

PROPOSITION NO. 31 - Murphy  
  Total
Vote For  1 
Times Counted  3589/9132 39.3 %
Total Votes  2847 
Times Blank Voted  742 
Times Over Voted  0 
Number Of Under Votes  0 
________________________________________
For (a Favor)  2234 78.47%
Against (en Contra)  613 21.53%

PROPOSITION NO. 32 - Murphy  
  Total
Vote For  1 
Times Counted  3589/9132 39.3 %
Total Votes  2798 
Times Blank Voted  791 
Times Over Voted  0 
Number Of Under Votes  0 
________________________________________
For (a Favor)  2250 80.41%
Against (en Contra)  548 19.59%

PROPOSITION NO. 33 - Murphy  
  Total
Vote For  1 
Times Counted  3589/9132 39.3 %
Total Votes  2904 
Times Blank Voted  685 
Times Over Voted  0 
Number Of Under Votes  0 
________________________________________
For (a Favor)  2494 85.88%
Against (en Contra)  410 14.12%

PROPOSITION NO. 34 - Murphy  
  Total
Vote For  1 
Times Counted  3589/9132 39.3 %
Total Votes  2829 
Times Blank Voted  759 
Times Over Voted  1 
Number Of Under Votes  0 
________________________________________
For (a Favor)  2334 82.50%
Against (en Contra  495 17.50%

PROPOSITION NO. 35 - Murphy  
  Total
Vote For  1 
Times Counted  3589/9132 39.3 %
Total Votes  2804 
Times Blank Voted  785 
Times Over Voted  0 
Number Of Under Votes  0 
________________________________________
For (a Favor)  2401 85.63%
Against (en Contra)  403 14.37%

PROPOSITION NO. 36 - Murphy  
  Total
Vote For  1 
Times Counted  3589/9132 39.3 %
Total Votes  3054 
Times Blank Voted  535 
Times Over Voted  0 
Number Of Under Votes  0 
________________________________________
For (a Favor)  2537 83.07%
Against (en Contra)  517 16.93%

“One of the two current Collin County grand juries has requested the appointment of an attorney pro tem, sometimes referred to as a "special prosecutor" to investigate me and/or my assistants. That appointment has been made. I have not been informed of the subject of the investigation.

“I assure everyone who knows me, and everyone I have served for almost thirty years as a district judge, an appellate judge, and as district attorney that I have never violated a public trust or any part of my oath of office. I have the utmost confidence that every person in my office has acted honorably and within the bounds of the law in the performance of their duties.

“The selection of this grand jury by Judge Suzanne Wooten raised more than a few eyebrows among knowledgeable observers at the courthouse at the time, and this very action was expected when this grand jury was impaneled, given its make up.

“My office and the Attorney General of Texas have been investigating Judge Wooten, as she has publicly stated many times, and two other persons for allegedly violating campaign election laws and other alleged criminal conduct when she ran for election as district judge in 2008. My office has since recused itself from the investigation, as is appropriate in these circumstances, and the Criminal Justice Division of the Texas
Attorney General's Office has been appointed by a court to continue to investigate and, if necessary, prosecute any cases against Judge Wooten and others as the law and the facts may dictate.

“Judge Wooten impaneled this grand jury. Among others she chose to name to this grand jury the father of the attorney who represents her in the criminal case my office had been, and the Attorney General is now, investigating. In addition, she chose two grand jurors who are local lawyers, one of whom was dismissed from employment in my office and
another who has had both personal and professional conflicts with my office. One of those attorneys represents a indicted defendant in a very high profile public integrity case that my office is currently prosecuting.

“In addition, Judge Wooten appointed a person who has some felony criminal problems, and who my office later managed to get disqualified, as a matter of law, from grand jury service. That disqualified person is very well acquainted with one of the lawyers on the grand jury.

“There is much more to this story, and there are many other relationships among the players that I have not mentioned but will at the appropriate time. It is no wonder that I have concerns about the integrity of the entire process in impaneling Judge Wooten's grand jury and its subsequent actions to date. I have served the justice system my entire professional life, but I have never seen anything quite like this.

“I will have no other comment at this time.”

(McKINNEY, Texas) -- Collin County’s District Clerk will hold a Saturday passport fair on Oct. 10 to help meet the demand for passport applications due to recent government travel requirements.

Increased demand for passport services at the District Clerk’s Office is a result of a June 2009 change in U.S. travel law, requiring most U.S. citizens to present a valid U.S. passport upon entry into the United States. Previously, returning travelers from Mexico and Canada were not required to present a U.S. Passport.

“We are looking forward to processing as many applications as possible, and we hope people will take advantage of the extended weekend hours,” said Patricia Crigger, Chief Deputy Clerk.

Who:     Hannah Kunkle, Collin County District Clerk
What:    Collin County Passport Fair
When:   Oct. 10, 2009; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where:  Collin County Courthouse, 1st Floor
              2100 Bloomdale Road
              McKinney, Texas

The public should bring the following to help the application process run smoothly:

• Passport application (available at www.co.collin.tx.us (under departments-District Clerk) or www.travel.state.gov
• Proof of US Citizenship (certified birth certificate issued by the city, county or state; a previous U.S. passport; a certificate of citizenship; or a naturalization certificate
• Proof of identity (valid driver’s license, government ID or military photo ID; a recently issued U.S. passport, a recently issued naturalization certificate; a recently issued certificate of citizenship
• Two recent 2” x 2” identical color passport photos (available on site for $10.83)
• Assessed fees must be paid by check or money order (visit www.co.collin.tx.us (under departments-District Clerk) or www.travel.state.gov for current fees)
• All applicants must appear in person
• Minors under the age of 16 must appear with both parents.  If one parent is not available, a notarized authorization from the absent parent is required.  When renewing a passport for minors under the age of 16, they must bring the old passport and a valid birth certificate.

These vaccinations will be offered Monday through Friday from 8 to 11 a.m. and from 1 to 4 p.m. at 825 N. McDonald Street in McKinney.  Both Medicare Part B and Medicaid will be accepted. 

 For those without Medicare Part B or Medicaid, the flu shot for an adult is $20 and for children the cost ranges from $0 to $14 depending on income.  However, no child will be turned away.  To determine the availability of the flu vaccines on any given day, please call our clinic at 972-548-5500.

When it comes to the flu, some in our community are considered at high risk. This group includes:
•  Adults 65 or over;
• Children 6-23 months;
• Children 2 years of age or older who live with one or more children less than 6 months old;
• Adults and children with other long-term health problems;
• Pregnant women;
• Residents of nursing homes or long-term care facilities;
• Health care workers; and,
• People who live with or care for children less than six months of age.

There are also some people who should not be vaccinated without first consulting with their physician.  They include:
• People with a severe allergy to chicken eggs;
• Those who have had a severe reaction to flu shots in the past;
• Anyone with an allergy to Thimerosol;
• Those who have a fever; and,
• Children less than 6 months old.

Collin County recently was awarded a $707,309 grant from the U.S. Center for Disease Control to address the H1N1 - or swine flu -- vaccinations.  These vaccinations should be available by mid-October.  The primary focus of the grant is to increase availability to people who are considered high risk, such as those listed above. When available, this vaccination will be provided free of charge.

Even with the vaccines, the best way to prevent any strain of flu is to develop good health habits.  For example:
• Washing your hands sounds so basic, but over 20 infectious agents can be avoided by doing this;
• If you are sick, say at home!  One school has already closed for a day due to sickness;
• When you cough or sneeze, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue.  If a tissue is not available sneeze into your elbow to avoid contaminating your hands; and,
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth-especially after shaking hands.

In preparation for the flu season Collin County's Homeland Security Department will establish a flu surveillance system.  This will allow both situational awareness and easy calculations of school absenteeism on a daily basis, district-wide, for school nurse coordinators, superintendents and public health officials. 

2-1-1 is the local access point for all calls related to H1N1 (general and medical inquires).  An Information Call Specialist will be responsible for responding to inquires from the general public regarding to the following:
•  Location of vaccine clinics
• Providing general information about symptoms of H1N1
• Dispelling any myths
• Providing possible school closure information

Also, for more information on this year's influenza season the Center for Disease Control has a weekly update that can be found at http://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/. 
 

(MCKINNEY, Texas) Last night’s high winds and rain throughout Collin County required County Public Works crews to work through the night opening roads to through traffic.

Forty-four county roads experienced minor to severe damage from the storms. The areas around Celina, Weston, Anna and Blue Ridge were impacted the most by the weather. Crews have been assessing damage, cutting trees, and removing and disposing of storm-related damage. Currently there are approximately 250 trees needing removal and disposal.  However, at this time, all county roads are open to through traffic.

The County Public Works Department, which was just awarded a National Association of Counties (NACO) 2009 Achievement Award, continues to have crews perform repair and clean-up work even as they face the possibility of further damaging storms tonight.

Swine Flu
April 30, 2009

HEALTH ADVISORY: 1st Swine Flu case confirmed; two probable cases being investigated

(McKINNEY, Texas) – Health authorities confirmed the first local case of Swine Flu, a 14-year-old Plano middle school student, after test results were verified by the U.S. Centers of Disease Control earlier today.

According to Collin County Health Care Services and the Plano Health Authority a student at Wilson Middle School is the only confirmed case ofH1N1 Influenza, with two more “probable” cases in the county under investigation by health authorities.

For updates and more information on a local and national basis, please logon to www.collincountytx.gov.

4-28-09 (McKINNEY, Texas) – Health authorities here have documented no confirmed cases of Swine Influenza A virus reported in Collin County as of late this morning. Epidemiologic investigations being conducted by Collin County Health Care Services (CCHCS) are ongoing, as reports of overall influenza activity are clearly beginning to increase in the community. 

The World Health Organization raised its pandemic alert level to Phase 4 yesterday, April 27, signifying sustained human-to-human transmission of a virus capable of sustaining community-wide outbreaks, and the increased likelihood of a pandemic. 

None of the six illnesses reported in Texas so far have been severe, but Mexico has now reported 149 deaths associated with swine influenza. 

For more information on swine flue, logon to:
www.cdc.gov/flu/swine/index.htm, and
www.dshs.state.tx.us/news/releases/tx_flu-like_guide.shtm. 

Collin County health advisories and daily updates will be available at www.co.collin.tx.us/.

(McKINNEY, Texas) – No confirmed cases of swine flu have been reported in Collin County, but health authorities here are advising residents to take a few preventative measures to protect themselves against the respiratory disease.

Collin County Health Care Services (CCHCS) is working closely with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to provide guidance for the public and health providers in light of the recent concern surrounding Swine Influenza. 

Swine flu is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza viruses that trigger regular outbreaks in pigs.  Humans do not normally get swine flu but human infections can and do happen.  Persons infected with swine influenza A (H1N1) may experience symptoms similar to regular human flu such as, fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue.

As with seasonal flu, those who may be ill should contact their health care provider for diagnosis and treatment.  Ill persons should limit their contact with others to avoid spreading the infection.  This is especially important for households with small children and those with weakened immune systems.  

To protect against becoming sick, take the following steps:

• Cover your cough: Make sure to cough or sneeze into a tissue or sleeve to prevent the spread of germs
• Wash your hands: Thorough hand washing with soap and water is the best way to get rid of germs; Alcohol based hand sanitizers are also recommended when soap and water are not available
• Keep hands off: Germs are easily spread from person to person or person to surfaces when you touch your eyes nose or mouth first
• Sick? Stay home: Staying home from school or work when you are ill helps prevent the spread of illness 

Epidemiology, Health Department, and Homeland Security staff members will continues to provide updates and guidelines for health care providers, and school administrators. 

For more information, please see the following resources:

• The Centers for Disease Control offers general information on swine flu, ‘Things You Can Do’, and Human Swine Flu Investigation updates at www.cdc.gov/swineflu; and,
• The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) posts swine flu news releases and information for professionals at www.dshs.state.tx.us/swineflu.