Dylan Falay (10) dribbles the ball through traffic in the Raiders’ opening game of their hometown invitational. Wylie East shut out Rock Hill and Clear Springs before falling to Community on the final day. Oladipo Awowale/The Wylie News WYLIE – For the second...
New councilmembers sworn in, Chapter 380 Agreement approved
Wylie City Council welcomed two new members to its ranks as the results of the canceled May election took effect. Sid Hoover and Gino Mulliqi will represent places 5 and 6, respectively, replacing Timothy Wallis and Garrett Mize. The duo along with Mayor Matthew...
City adds over $165 million in new taxable value
Collin County property values once again are showing an increase, according to figures released by the county’s appraisal district. The Collin Central Appraisal District (CCAD) mailed the 2023 real property appraisal notices to property owners on April 15. Business...
Commissioners discuss mixed-use development
A prospective development in Wylie solicited feedback ahead of a planned work session with council. Tom Grunnah from Younger Partners presented a mixed-use development with commercial and townhome residences during the Wylie Planning and Zoning Commission Tuesday, May...
Two Cox Elementary students among Allen shooting victims
This article was updated at 10:10 a.m. Tuesday, May 9, to include the identities of all victims along with additional fundraising websites. The impacts of the Saturday, May 6, shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets were felt in a local elementary school, whose two...
Two trustee races headed to runoff
Two races for the Collin College Board of Trustees election appear to be headed to a runoff election after no candidate garnered the required 50% threshold. With all 62 voting centers in Collin County reporting results for the May 6 election, unofficial tallies have...
Dallas officer arrested for DWI in Wylie
The article was updated at 2:38 p.m. Friday, May 5, to reflect additional information provided by the Wylie Police Department. An off-duty Dallas police officer was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated around 2:30 a.m. Friday, May 5, in Wylie. Wylie...
WEHS top two looking forward to college experience
With graduation approaching next month, Wylie East High School’s valedictorian and salutatorian are excited for their next steps in college and the different possibilities of experiences. Robert Price, the Class of 2023 valedictorian, and Troy Teggatz, the...
Chili cook-off for charity at Southfork May 13-14
The 43rd annual chili cook-off for the Top of Texas pod of the Chili Appreciation Society International (CASI) — a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization — is headed to Parker in a partnership with Southfork Ranch. The nonprofit’s subchapter, Top of Texas pod, will hold two...