At the regular council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 27, a planned work session led by City Manager Brent Parker to discuss five-year projections for the city’s 4B Fund, Utility Fund and General Fund turned into a discussion about salaries for city employees being...
Dog park projected to open by year’s end
Wylie canines may soon have a new space for play dates or to simply run off excess energy. In development since 2021, the massive dog park on the eastern edge of the Municipal Complex — the first dog park owned by the city — is finally starting to take shape. ...
Collin County bonds pass
Collin County voters have apparently approved all five propositions in the $683 million bond election.According to unofficial results from Collin County Elections, Proposition E, providing $380 million to upgrade county roads and develop new regional thoroughfares and...
Voter’s approve Wylie ISD $298M bond proposal
In unofficial Collin County voting results as of 10:50 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, Wylie voters approved the Wylie Independent School District's $298 million “Growth Management Bond” proposal with 2,448 votes FOR (54.28%) and 2,062 votes AGAINST (45.72%). Total votes cast...
Lady Raiders bounce Waco Midway
The Wylie East Lady Raiders added a pair of trophies to their case last week with a Bi-District Title over Rockwall-Heath and an Area Championship over Waco Midway. Photo by Tina Lopez The Wylie East Lady Raiders are headed to the Regional...
Owls hand Pirates a loss in final district game
Jagger Bale (0), Josh Aubourne (22) and the rest of the Pirates will face Rockwall Yellow Jackets in the playoffs. GARLAND – The Wylie Pirates (6-4, 5-3) finished the regular season with a 31-7 loss to the Garland Owls (7-3, 6-2) at Williams Stadium. The Owls...
Early voting ends today; Election Day is Tuesday
Early voting ends today at 7 p.m. as Wylie ISD voters decide whether to vote “FOR” or “AGAINST” Proposition A, a $298,145 million bond “for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, renovating and equipping school facilities." Collin County voters will consider a $683...
Raiders roll over Rowlett
The Wylie East Raiders have had plenty to celebrate this season and are ready for the playoffs. Photo by Tina Lopez Wylie East closed out the regular season with a decisive 49-8 win over the Rowlett Eagles on Thursday, Nov. 2 at Wylie ISD Stadium. The Raiders (9-1,...
Lady Pirates ousted by Royce City
Seniors Cherish Okpara and Jordyn Agee elevate for a block attempt. The duo of two of Wylie’s eight seniors who saw their career wrap up with the loss to Royce City. Photo by Austin Smith, C&S Media The Wylie Lady Pirates’ season came to an end on Monday night at...