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...
Fixer Uppers
Recently, I saw something I haven’t seen in many years. A young man driving a car he was fixing up. It was an older Mustang. By older I mean a 90’s model. The car had spots of primer, there were a few dents, and the exhaust system appeared to be loose. By John Moore...
Council members, mayor take oaths
By Joe Reavis Staff Writer [email protected] Wylie City Council held a special called meeting last week to canvass results of the May 6 election and administer the oath of office to the mayor and two council members. The special meeting was held...
SMARTgirls program awarded $5K grant
By Brooke Hoffard [email protected] Breaking stereotypes and closing the gender gap in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) classes, SMARTgirls are making a difference in Wylie ISD and the community helping over 500+ boys and girls...
Spend summer at the Dallas Arboretum
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden invites locals and visitors to spend summer at one of the top “15 Breathtaking Botanical Gardens in the World,” according to Architectural Digest. With the ever-changing explosions of colorful blooms, ZimSculpt, a world...
Chamber hosts annual awards dinner
By Joe Reavis Staff Writer [email protected] By a show of resilience and an indomitable spirit in the aftermath of the devastating April 11, 2016 hailstorm, the residents of Wylie, as a whole, earned the Citizen of the Year Award from Wylie Chamber of...
Teamwork brings the Moving Wall to Sachse
By Sonia Duggan [email protected] In just nine days, area residents will have a unique opportunity to witness history and pay homage to friends, family and fellow countrymen who lost their lives in the Vietnam War. Thanks to the dedication and efforts of...
Superintendent takes time, and selfies, with students
By Brooke Hoffard [email protected] Some students may find the big guy in charge a little intimidating, but not Wylie students. They see the superintendent as the ‘Dr. Seuss’ of WISD. Leading the district for the past six years is Superintendent David...
10 steps to prep your pet for travel
When summer comes around, a common favorite tradition is jumping in the car and hitting the open road for a vacation, whether it’s a weekend getaway or a longer excursion. For pet parents, that exhilarating idea isn’t always so simple. Instead of being forced to leave...
Chamber hosts annual awards dinner
By Joe Reavis Staff Writer [email protected] By a show of resilience and an indomitable spirit in the aftermath of the devastating April 11, 2016 hailstorm, the residents of Wylie, as a whole, earned the Citizen of the Year Award from Wylie Chamber of...