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...
State reports two COVID related deaths, 80 new Collin County cases today, Thursday
The Texas Department of State Health Services released updated COVID-19 information for April 29. All counts, except for hospitalized cases, are compiled from the TDSHS website. State officials listed two deaths and 80 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Collin County, for...
State reports two COVID related deaths, 96 new Collin County cases today, Wednesday
The Texas Department of State Health Services released updated COVID-19 information for April 28. All counts, except for hospitalized cases, are compiled from the TDSHS website. State officials listed two deaths and 96 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Collin County, for...
Public meetings set to solicit input about road needs
Population numbers continue to increase in Collin County, and with more people living here, one can anticipate more vehicles and traffic. To that end, residents wanting to learn more about traffic and road developments may provide their input at some upcoming...
WHS’s top students plan careers in medicine
Wylie High School valedictorian Leanna Doan and salutatorian Lina Mohamad will take similar career paths - the medical field. While in high school, they had another commonality, as both seniors said they have especially enjoyed the same classes: Humanities I and II....
Fire chief discusses 2020 annual report
The pandemic affected almost all aspects of life in 2020. Fire departments had to adapt as much as any person or institution. Wylie Fire Chief Brandon Blythe discussed the 2020 annual report at the April 13 city council meeting, including how the department dealt...
Election day is May 1 for board, council elections
Election day is May 1 for Wylie City Council and Collin County College board races. In Wylie, two seats are up for election: Place 2, currently held by Dave Strang, and Place 4, currently held by Candy Arrington. Strang, elected to the seat in November, drew no...
Residents show support for Diversity and Inclusion program
Aiden Klutts said he heard racist and homophobic comments from some students when he attended Wylie East High School in person before the pandemic. “Just no consideration - no consideration - for the well-being of their fellow classmates,” he said, characterizing...
Wylie two wins from perfect district slate
The Wylie Pirates softball team has made its mark on the District 9-6A competition. Two more shutouts now put the Pirates at 12-0 in district play and on the way to a district championship. Wylie opened the week with a 5-0 victory over Naaman Forest on April 20. Luke...