The first time Wylie took on Tyler Legacy this year, freshman Kennedy Butler (3) scored a pair of goals as part of a 2-2 draw. Next, the two squads will meet at City Bank Stadium in Forney in the bi-district round of the playoffs. (Tina Lopez/The Wylie News) The...
Intense debate broke out during a workshop session at the Tuesday, June 13, council meeting as councilmembers and staff disagreed on a funding solution to the start of offering ambulance services through Wylie Fire-Rescue. Unlike nearby municipalities, Wylie contracts...
Residents searching for meals this summer can swing by Hartman Elementary School, located at 510 S. Birmingham St. The school is offering a morning snack and lunch option free of charge to children under 18 or individuals with a disability under 21 years of age. The...
Units from several local fire departments responded to a building fire Saturday morning, June 10 at Garland Power & Light’s Ray Olinger Plant on Lake Lavon. Farmersville FD was initially dispatched at 8:40 a.m. The plant is located at 13835, CR 489 in...
A summertime staple in Wylie is set to return for another iteration that will contain plenty of fun for all ages. Over the years, Bluegrass on Ballard has evolved from a weeklong celebration known as the Wylie July Jubilee to a street dance and, ultimately, a daylong...
Seeing gaps in the Wylie Code of Ordinances, staff brought potential amendments to zoning provisions centered around smoke shops, smoking establishments — such as a hookah lounge — and alcohol-related businesses. After several discussions with the city’s planning and...
Legislators gaveled out of their regular session Monday, May 29, only to learn of a special session 12 hours later. The 88th Legislative Session reached sine die May 29, but lawmakers began a special session at 9 p.m. with a focus on property tax relief and border...
While riding a motorcycle for charity, a member of the Rotary Club of Wylie East Fork forged connections with other Rotarians around the world. Speaking during the club’s Thursday, June 1, meeting at Landon Winery, Charlie Waller told members about traveling across...
The hard work of a longtime teacher in Wylie ISD paid off with honors that placed her among the top recognized professionals in the district. Breegan Gholson, an 18-year teacher finishing her eighth year in Wylie ISD, was recognized May 5 during the Wylie Way Awards...
