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Who’ll stop the rain

Who’ll stop the rain

Columnist John Moore wonders if we can stop the rain we started. Photo John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com Back in 2011, it didn’t rain. It didn’t rain for a long, long time. It didn’t rain for so long that fires began to pop up where I live. One...

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Downtown cigar lounge approved on second try

Downtown cigar lounge approved on second try

During its regular meeting last week, Wylie City Council held a public hearing to consider a zoning change for 308 N. Ballard Ave. to allow for a smoking establishment. The request was presented by Jose Hernandez, who had previously been denied a similar request for...

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Council approves zoning for cigar lounge

Council approves zoning for cigar lounge

The Wylie City Council met Tuesday, March 11, to discuss several items, including a consent agenda that included approving a review of water and wastewater rates, new technology purchases, and zoning changes. During the meeting, the council held a public hearing to...

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Council approves three zoning requests

Council approves three zoning requests

Zoning changes were the main topic for Wylie City Council last week, with four to consider on the regular agenda. Approved at the Tuesday, Feb. 25 meeting were three zoning requests—one after a lengthy public hearing and discussion by council members. The first zoning...

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Newly elected trustees take oaths

Newly elected trustees take oaths

Ray Jackson, center, wearing medal was celebrated as a Wylie Way award winner at the Monday, Nov. 18, board of trustees meeting. Courtesy Wylie ISD During the regular Board of Trustees meeting held on Nov. 18, 2024, the Wylie Independent School District (WISD)...

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Melonie Ballenger found safe

Melonie Ballenger found safe

Melonie Ballenger, who was reported missing on Nov. 4, has been located safe, Wylie police confirmed Friday evening. At approximately 5:15 p.m., a Wylie resident found Ballenger near Abby Lane and Tyler Trail. She was described as severely dehydrated but otherwise in...

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School accountability grades still blocked

School accountability grades still blocked

An Austin judge has continued the court order blocking the Texas Education Agency (TEA) from releasing its A-F accountability ratings for public schools. Travis County Judge Daniella DeSeta Lyttle scheduled a trial in February on the suit filed by five independent...

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