Dozens of Texas wind projects have been halted because the Department of Defense has not approved the federal permits required for them to move forward, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Data from the American Clean Power Association indicate that the state...
Collin County officials recently published the Collin County Recovery Plan, a 22- page document detailing the projects the county intends to fund using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Along with ARPA funds, the plan includes State and Local Fiscal Recovery...
Barbecue lovers can fire up their grills and or bring their appetites to BBQ on Ballard in Wylie, held Oct. 1-2 at Jackson Street and Olde City Park. The first-ever event seeks 20 teams for a competition. Entry fee is $150 per team, and plates are $15,...
Darin Kinder said people should not die with a “clean suit.” He also said no one should ever forget the 412 — that is, the number of first responders who died on 9/11 in New York City. Kinder, a special agent with the U.S. Secret Service who lives in...
Wylie City Councilmembers heard from some residents Tuesday who don't want the YMCA to take over management of the city-operated recreation center. Council discussed the management idea with a YMCA official from Dallas at a meeting in August. Brandy Perryman, senior...
Collin County Judge Chris Hill's office is accepting applications for the 2021-22 Collin County Youth Leadership Council. The office will accept applications until Sept. 24 for the leadership program that offers high school students in Collin County a unique...
U.S. Secret Service Special Agent Darin Kinder shares memories of his time helping people in New York City during the 9/11 terror attacks.
Wylie High and Wylie East theater students continue to work on their first productions of the year, with East getting a head start as they are producing “Anastasia: The Musical.” Rehearsals began in July on the production. WHS students are performing “Epic...
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Sept. 7 that a third special session begins on Sept. 20, with redistricting one of the issues to be considered. The session will include four other agenda items: American Rescue Plan Act appropriations, specifics on transgender...
