By Carrie Dunlea Backyards have evolved far beyond basic patios and grills. Today’s outdoor spaces are increasingly designed as extensions of the home — places where families can stream movies, host game-day gatherings or simply unwind outdoors without sacrificing...
Gabriella Ostrom wants a career in the culinary arts. Her interest in the cooking field began when she used to do box mixes with her mother. She does a lot of cooking at home, from breakfast to dinner. Ostrom also has received a good prepping, so to speak, for...
Wylie United Methodist Church sustained significant damage during the winter storm that paralyzed the North Texas region for a few days when many people lost power and water. The storm caused damage to many homes and businesses. In addition, the damage occurred...
Campus construction projects continue in Wylie ISD, with projects at three schools — Davis Intermediate School, McMillan Junior High School and Wylie East High School – finishing this fall. Nathan Watson, executive director of operations, said the 2019 district...
The inaugural BBQ on Ballard event scheduled for Friday and Saturday has been postponed until spring, said Jeremy Meier, president of the Wylie Downtown Merchants Association, in an announcement Wednesday morning. "The tough decision was made due to weather forecast,...
Wylie Fire-Rescue Capt. Matt Tripp and his fire department colleagues had difficulty leaving a fire station in Louisiana last week. “We became very, very close over those two weeks,” he said, noting it was an emotional experience at the station, where...
Nakita Christensen does not like the prospect of the Wylie Recreation Center being managed by someone outside city control. She told the Wylie City Council at its meeting Sept. 14 that she comes from a low-income situation and can’t afford rates that she said YMCA...
Wylie ISD reached a peak of COVID-19 infections in early September for students and staff, but numbers have steadily declined and then plateaued since that point. The district publishes a daily snapshot chart on its website, with current numbers showing a...
More sit-down restaurants. Yay. More apartments? Boo. These were just two of the opinions Wylie residents shared about the future of the city during a comprehensive plan update meeting Sept. 13 at Smith Public Library. City officials want the public’s feedback as...
