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Wylie Police blotter

Wylie Police blotter

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...

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Budget, tax rate approved; firefighters recognized

Budget, tax rate approved; firefighters recognized

As the city of Wylie closes out the fiscal year, city council met to approve the proposed budget and tax rate.   Council held three public hearings and passed a number or ordinances at the Tuesday, Aug. 23 regular meeting. Prior to the public hearings, American...

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The Blend offers multi-shop experience

The Blend offers multi-shop experience

Three small business owners joined together to open one store offering a unique blend of merchandise in downtown Wylie.   Together, Teri Allen, Raquel Jarjoura and Katie and Jimmy Alexander operate the newly opened The Blend on Ballard. For the full story, see...

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P&Z holds comp plan public hearing

P&Z holds comp plan public hearing

After a year-long process, the city’s updated comprehensive plan is one step closer to being officially adopted. The Wylie Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing concerning the Envision Wylie Comprehensive Plan during the Tuesday, Aug. 2 meeting. The...

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First school board candidates file

First school board candidates file

The race for four Wylie ISD places on the board of trustees officially opened July 25 and multiple candidates, including two former WISD principals, have filed. The board of trustee election is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 8, and there are four seats — Place 1 held by...

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Brown House reopens as welcome center

Brown House reopens as welcome center

With old-time music blaring on the record player and authentic era paperback books donning the shelves, residents and visitors can step back in time at the historic Thomas and Mattie Brown House in downtown Wylie The Victorian home, commonly known as the Brown House,...

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Wylie ISD starts school next week

Wylie ISD starts school next week

Wylie ISD students are returning to school next week and will have three weeks of instruction before their first holiday. The Wylie ISD school year begins Thursday, Aug 11. The first semester of the new year will consist of 81 days and the second 94 days for a total...

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Drought conditions affect Collin County

Drought conditions affect Collin County

Despite brief rains last week, about 99% of the state is experiencing drought conditions. Galen Roberts, assistant director of water resources for the North Texas Municipal Water District, said drought is an “extended period of low precipitation,” but added there are...

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Certified values increase 16%

Certified values increase 16%

The average market value for a home in Wylie increased by just over $85,000, according to figures released by the Collin Central Appraisal District (CCAD). Certified value summaries were released to taxing entities and the public by CCAD July 18 and the city’s taxable...

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