Wylie Police Department blotter from April 4 – April 10 April 4• 12:43 – Possession of Marijuana, less than 2 ounces – 2000 N. Hwy. 78 • 16:56 – Assault Bodily Injury/Family Member – 1300 E. Oak St. • 18:46 –Found Property – 1800 McMillen Rd.• 20:36 – Possession of a...
Modern convenience or modern-day nightmare?
Plastic waste is polluting ecosystems, affecting health In the bustling urban landscape of modern America lies a problem that’s as pervasive as it is pernicious: plastic waste. And despite the concerted efforts to recycle paper, cardboard and metals, plastic continues...
Far from over
Hailstorm continues to pose problems for Wylie citizens By Joe Reavis Staff Writer [email protected] Because of the extent of damage from the April 11 hailstorm that hit Wylie and some surrounding communities, it is taking awhile to make repairs to homes,...
Manage mosquitoes while enjoying the great outdoors
By Melinda Myers Don’t let disease-carrying mosquitoes keep you indoors this summer. Instead, employ these eight tips to protect yourself and manage these pests in your yard. Do a bit of yard and garden clean up. Remove weeds, manage neglected gardens and keep...
Volleyball practices tip off Aug. 1
By Greg Ford Sports Editor [email protected] August is right around the corner, and with it will come some of the hottest days of 2016. Also, the start of calendar’s eighth month means some harbingers of fall, at least the sports associated with that time of...
Pokemon Go wakes up Wylie
By Joe Reavis Staff Writer [email protected] The city of Wylie laid claim to the Wide Awake Wylie slogan again over the past few days as people flocked downtown after sunset to seek, capture and battle imaginary creatures in the new “Pokemon Go” digital game....
Backing the Blue
Car wash collects for cops
By Brooke Hoffard Special Contributor [email protected] The Wylie P.O.L.I.C.E Club banned together to give back to the blue by holding a car wash fundraiser Saturday, July 16 in the parking lot of Wylie High School. The club raised $2,583 thanks to the support...
Faith, Food and Fixer Upper
By Sonia Duggan [email protected] Are you addicted to the hit HGTV show Fixer Upper? Well, I am. Judging by the show’s success I know I am not the only one. From the moment I watched my first episode I was hooked. So when my friend and fearless church...
Build and maintain your customer base
How can you reach new customers? We all want to reach new customers and strengthen our brand for existing customers. We also want to continue to establish our business as a partner in this community by showing support. These special sections for Back to School and...