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...
Volunteers recognized, midyear budget adjustment considered
Tuesday’s regular council meeting featured several presentations and recognitions, including National Volunteer Week with several volunteers from local nonprofits in attendance. On the regular agenda, council considered writing an ordinance for a change of zoning for...
Collin County COVID numbers increase over weekend
The Texas Department of State Health Services released updated COVID-19 information for Nov 28 & 29. All counts, except for hospitalized cases, are compiled from the TDSHS website. State officials listed two deaths and 1,039 new cases of COVID-19 in Collin County...
Wylie wins third in a row, beating Sachse
Nobody asks if it’s pretty, they just ask if you win. Despite just 26 passing yards, Wylie capitalized on Sachse's mistakes to win 17-14. With both teams running so heavily, the game clock rarely stopped running and both teams had limited possessions to score....
State reports six COVID-related deaths in Collin County since Wednesday
The Texas Department of State Health Services released updated COVID-19 information for Nov 27. All counts, except for hospitalized cases, are compiled from the TDSHS website. State officials listed six deaths and 582 new cases of COVID-19 in Collin County since...
Lady Pirates advance to regional quarterfinal
It was never in doubt for the Wylie Lady Pirates. They dominated Lake Ridge throughout the match and won in straight sets. In the first round, Wylie took care of Horn at their home gym for their first playoff win in seven years. Traveling to Colleyville Heritage...
Four COVID-related deaths reported for Collin County today, Wednesday
The Texas Department of State Health Services released updated COVID-19 information for Nov 25. All counts, except for hospitalized cases, are compiled from the TDSHS website. State officials listed four deaths and 246 new cases of COVID-19 in Collin County and are...
Wylie council begins process for new fire station
Wylie City Council on Tuesday approved authorizing the publication of notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation for the construction of a new fire station. In February, the council directed city staff to proceed with the issuance of debt for...
Light display, parade, festival ring in the season
Christmas-time events are right around the corner, even as residents look forward to celebrating Thanksgiving this week. The Wylie Arts Festival will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 5 at Olde City Park, 112 S. Ballard Ave. Some 125 vendors with handmade crafts, fine...
New trustees take oath, new contract discussed
The Wylie ISD board approved Superintendent David Vinson’s evaluation and contract extension at its meeting Monday night. David Vinson, who has been superintendent at Wylie ISD since 2011, was extended through November 2023. The salary he earned this past year...