Shop local. Eat local. Drink local. Now cast your ballot and vote local. Voting for the annual Best of Wylie 2024 contest is now open and will continue until Feb. 2. Whether you’ve lived in the area for one year or 10 years, we know you’ve cultivated a list of...
Senior Center to host prom for members
Local seniors will have their opportunity to walk the red carpet and shine in a silver screen spotlight at the annual senior prom organized by the Wylie Senior Recreation Center. The ninth annual dance will be held at noon Friday, April 21, at the Collin College Event...
Tree survey, disannexation discussed by council
Council discussed next steps to disannex city property on Lavon Lake and next steps to implementing an urban forest master plan during two recent work sessions. The work sessions were part of the Tuesday, March 28, meeting held at City Hall where council also...
Reader’s Choice Awards – 2023
After months of hard work — voting, reviewing ballots and tallying results — the 2023 Best of results are in! This special section is one of my favorites because it is a celebration of local businesses and individuals who have been recognized by citizens for the...
Industrial Park coming near Eubanks Lane
An industrial park may break ground as soon as this summer in a development partnership between MLKJ Investments and the Wylie Economic Development Corporation. The property, known as Eubanks Business Park and located at 3600 Eubanks Lanes, will be developed in two...
Blueprint showcasing student talent
Despite a small staff, the five students that oversee Blueprint are making a big impact on their faculty advisor and the Wylie East High School community. The student-run, digital publication is a “sibling” of the school’s yearbook, said faculty advisor Kimberly...
Mayor shares project updates during state of the city
Major infrastructure projects are set to get underway later this year, according to the latest update from Wylie Mayor Matthew Porter. He gave his annual address to city staff and local businesspeople at the Wylie Chamber of Commerce luncheon Tuesday, March 21, in the...
Staff present tree survey, disannexation near Lavon Lake
A 2017 tree survey and potential disannexation of land around Lavon Lake were the subject of two council work sessions during the Tuesday, March 28, meeting. Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Brent Stowers presented data from the most recent tree survey,...
Local students shine in WISD livestock show
Wylie ISD FFA members capped off their season with the 56th annual livestock show and sale. The show and sale opened Sunday, March 19, and continued March 23-25 with a sale taking place Saturday, March 25. Unlike other shows that invite FFA and 4H participants from...