The Grascals, a Nashville-based bluegrass band, will headline Bluegrass on Ballard this year. Courtesy photo Downtown Wylie will once again fill with music, chrome and festival activity when Bluegrass on Ballard returns Saturday, May 30, for a full day of free...
Using a surplus of hotel occupancy tax funds, Wylie councilmembers paved the way to host a soccer tournament and culture festival hosted by the Ethiopian Sports Federation in North America (ESFNA). A resolution authorizing the city manager and mayor to negotiate a...
Locals, education staff and district administrators gathered for an annual awards gala highlighting the work of select individuals over their careers. Two prestigious awards — the Elizabeth W. Garrison Award and the Garrison Legacy Award — were bestowed during the...
Morning commuters in Lavon may notice a slowdown on State Highway 78 because of a wreck involving Community ISD’s bus 204. The crash involving the bus and another vehicle near the Lake Pointe neighborhood on SH 78 took place the morning of Thursday, March 16. An...
With National Women’s History in full swing, a local state representative is grateful to strong female mentors in her life that have helped her become the person she is today. Candy Noble, who represents District 89 in the Texas House of Representatives, said two...
The Birmingham Scholarship program is recognizing its impact on students that began 75 years ago when it awards this year’s scholarships later this month. A reception to recognize the 2023 scholars — in addition to any winners from the past 75 years — will be held at...
Wylie councilmembers passed a resolution to cancel the upcoming municipal elections in March because of a lack of competitive races. State law allows cities to cancel local elections and declare unopposed candidates the winner if only one candidate files for...
Clearing the smoke on certain establishments selling smoking products and alcohol were the subjects of a recent work session for the Wylie Planning and Zoning Commission. Director of Community Services Jasen Haskins said he brought the item before commissioners...
A sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit filed in response to the workplace culture inside the Collin County District Attorney’s Office reached a tentative settlement in principle, according to March 9 court filings. The 75-page lawsuit was filed Oct. 31, 2022, in...
