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Month: October 2019
Wylie Police blotter

Wylie Police blotter

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...

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Modern convenience or modern-day nightmare?

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...

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Future of Stone house debated

Future of Stone house debated

Three workshops conducted by Wylie City Council last week addressed rehabilitation and uses for the historic Stone house, term limits for board and commission members, and the feasibility of leasing instead of purchasing city vehicles. The workshops were held Tuesday,...

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WISD gets clean financial audit

WISD gets clean financial audit

Wylie Independent School District received an unmodified, clean, audit of its finances for fiscal year 2018-19 and a superior rating on the 2019 School Financial Rating System of Texas. School board members heard reports on district finances at its regular meeting...

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Wylie East Band advances to state competition

Wylie East Band advances to state competition

Following a historic contest season, Wylie East’s Pride of the East band will travel to San Antonio to compete in the UIL State Marching Band Competition for the first time in the band’s history. The band was one of four that advanced from Texas Area B, who each...

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A retirement fact sheet

A retirement fact sheet

Does your vision of retirement align with the facts? Here are some noteworthy financial and lifestyle facts about life after 50 that might surprise you.  Up to 85 percent of a retiree’s Social Security income can be taxed. Some retirees are taken aback when they...

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Opinion: We should continue to be an immigrant nation

I was talking with a friend the other day about immigration. It’s one of the most divisive issues of our time, and we, too, found ourselves divided. “Our country is full,” he quoted President Trump, who said this back in April. Let’s improve the country with the...

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Storms, lightning damage houses

Storms, lightning damage houses

The thunder rolled and the lightning struck two houses in Wylie, while high winds damaged several Sachse houses during a series of storms that passed across the area late Sunday Oct. 20 and early Monday Oct. 21. A tornado reportedly touched down in north Dallas,...

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District contests await

District contests await

Andrew Cunningham prepares to punt the ball away against Rowlett in District 10-6A on Friday, Oct. 18. For more photos, click here. Maddox Fraley runs up field for positive yards against Poteet in District 7-5A Div. I on Friday, Oct. 18. For more photos, click here....

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Whata deal! WEDC serves up burger chain

Whata deal! WEDC serves up burger chain

Whataburger soon will break ground in Wylie on a Hwy. 78 site between two other new fast casual restaurants. The company is under contract to buy the 1.47-acre tract from Wylie Economic Development Corporation. The pending sale was ratified last week by the WEDC board...

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