The Lady Pirates swept their bi-district matchup with North Forney to move on to the second round of the playoffs. After winning the first game 13-4, Jennifer McPherson’s grand slam in the bottom of the eighth sealed the two-game sweep. (Tina Lopez/The Wylie News)...
Man stabbed at mobile home park
Wylie Police ask that anyone with information about an assault Wednesday night, June 20, at Glen Knoll Mobile Home Park contact the department. Officers were dispatched to the mobile home park at 10:33 p.m. in reference to a stabbing. The 47-year-old male victim told...
Community members encouraged to donate at Battle of the Badges
From Staff Reports [email protected] A battle like none other is quickly approaching as the Wylie Police Department and Fire Department face off in Battle of the Badges to see who can collect the most blood – in the form of donations for Carter Blood Care....
Police seek robbery information
By Joe Reavis Staff Writer [email protected] Wylie police ask anyone who may have information about an armed robbery June 7 in the 300 block of Donna Lane to contact the department. Officers were called to the scene at 1:57 p.m. on a report that a resident of the...
Fire Station No. 2 redesign approved by council
Wylie City Council last week approved design work to remodel Fire Station No. 2, purchase of a new Quint for Wylie Fire-Rescue and appointed members to serve on city boards and commissions. The council met Tuesday, June 12, at the Municipal Complex. Helping to preside...
Leading the way
Wylie softball came away with a large haul of all-district honors in 6-6A. Alexis Perry was the Catcher of the Year, Bella Dayton was selected Offensive Player of the Year and the Infielder of the Year award went to Rylen Wiggins. Annie Gunther and Ashling Shahan made...
High schools come together to perform
Wylie residents know about the good-natured rivalry between Wylie East and Wylie High School, but a love for theatre brought the two schools together last week. Summer on Stage, a weeklong theatre camp from June 11-15, was held at Wylie High School. The two high...
Cultivating creativity
The Wylie Art Gallery is Wylie’s best-kept secret. Located downtown on Ballard Street, this growing gallery tries to create a different world – one in which people can escape everyday life and find an outlet for creativity. Pat Bentine and Lynn Grimes founded the...
Council takes first look at budget
Wylie City Council last week took its first look at the fiscal year 2018-’19 budget, a spending plan that will not be very much different from the current year. City Manager Mindy Manson gave a quick rundown on early estimates at a budget workshop conducted Tuesday,...