The Lady Pirates are turning their attention to the postseason after finishing 14-2 in district play (24-7 overall). They will take on a familiar foe in Mesquite Horn, who defeated Wylie a year ago in the first round of the playoffs 44-39. Austin Smith/ The Wylie News...
Early voting begins today and runs through Feb. 25 for the March 1 primaries. Wylie residents will have the opportunity to vote for a plethora of local, state and federal candidates to decide who will appear on the November ballot. Texas is an open primary state which...
A building in the downtown historic district is one step closer to being rezoned for commercial and residential use after the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing and vote during the Jan. 25 meeting. The property, located at 401 Keefer Street, has had...
Wylie City Council held two public hearings and voted to approve several changes to the building codes. Plans Examiner Chris Montgomery said building codes are updated every three years and changes go will into effect March 1. Montgomery said homes constructed before...
Two Wylie incumbents filed their paperwork to appear on the May ballot. Councilmember David R. Duke, Place 1, and Mayor pro tem Jeff Forrester, Place 3, have filed for re-election. Forrester submitted his paperwork Jan. 19, the first day of the filing period and Duke...
What started as a community garden and the opportunity to teach children about growing produce has turned into a sanctuary for a threatened species. Although monarch butterflies are not officially listed as an endangered species, their population is declining and many...
Wylie ISD will remain closed Friday, Feb. 4 as inclement weather continues to impact North Texas. All WISD sporting events scheduled for Thursday and Friday have been canceled. Fof the time being, Saturday games will resume as originally scheduled. Wylie East High...
Wylie Police Department reported the city’s 2021 crime rate decreased by 12% from 2020 figures last week. In a news release dated Jan. 25, the department said crime decreased despite a 13% increase in population and overall 6% increase in calls for services during the...
More than 150 Wylie students lined the halls of the Education Service Center waiting for their names to be called last week. The students were being recognized for their various academic and athletic efforts by the district during the Jan. 24 Wylie ISD board of...
