Rezoning permission was requested for a 1904 property outside historic downtown Wylie from Multi-Family to Commercial Corridor – Special Use Permit at last week’s city council meeting. The first regular council meeting of the year on Tuesday, Jan. 9 started with a...
WISD, Texas Tech form educational partnership
A new collaboration between Wylie ISD and Texas Tech is expanding future learning opportunities for any district staff member, so long as they complete two semesters, or one year of employment. The new partnership, called the Employee Educational Assistance Program,...
Local scouts complete bronze award
A project with personal meaning evolved into a pathway to completing the prestigious bronze award for a troop of local Girl Scouts. Following the recent delivery of over 100 pillows to mastectomy patients with breast cancer, Murphy-based Girl Scout Troop 8061...
Car wash, drive-thrus considered by council
One special-use permit (SUP) zoning case proved divisive for Wylie councilmembers who raised a number of concerns including noise, increased traffic and the orientation of a carwash toward a main thoroughfare. Council considered the request for a Murphy USA gas...
Flower shop celebrates 75th anniversary
One of the oldest businesses in Wylie is getting ready to celebrate its 75th anniversary — one of three recognized this year. Wylie Flower and Gift, located at 129 N. Ballard Ave., held a celebration from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 16, to commemorate three-quarters of...
Plaintiffs, Collin County reach $1.75 million settlement in lawsuit
After reaching a settlement in mediation in February, the terms of a settlement agreement have been reached in a lawsuit filed between six current and former employees and Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis, First Assistant District Attorney Bill Wirskye and...
Annual garden tour planned
After a successful first year with 55 participants and eight stops, the Smith Public Library is looking to expand the number of stops and increase participation in the second iteration of the event. Taking place from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 13, the garden tour...
Collin County still among fastest growing, census shows
Texas continues to experience a population boom, especially in Collin County, which was among the top 10 counties for largest growth. The U.S. Census Bureau released its Vintage 2022 data estimates for counties in a March 30 news release that also showed Collin County...
Council hears zoning cases, debates EDC bylaws
Wylie City Council considered two special-use permit (SUP) requests and one rezoning case among several others that were approved on the consent agenda. The first pertained to a drive-thru request for a Bojangles with a 3,000 square-foot standalone structure located...