Accepting the National Police Week proclamation at the Monday, May 12, Wylie City Council meeting were, from left, Detective Chris Meehan, Assistant Chief Tommy Walters, Officer Brigitte Sierra and Lt. Trey Cotten. Council also recognized Wylie EMS personnel and...
As the daughter of one of the first Black teachers in Plano ISD, Wylie Assistant City Manager Renae Ollie’s mother was a very influential figure in her life. "That gave me my first glimpse of what it means to persevere and work hard for what you want," Ollie said....
Wylie Fire-Rescue saw an increase in the number of calls in 2021 — a total of 7,336 calls, a 23.30% increase from the 5,953 calls the department received in 2020. Fire Chief Brandon Blythe said much of the increase can be attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic.“When it...
Each Collin College campus has a signature event to set it apart. In McKinney, there is an annual chili cook-off. The Frisco campus has Rockin’ the Ridge, which features food, music and games. The Plano campus holds a Spring Fest in April, which includes a “Collin’s...
Learning loss is still a major issue for many Texas school districts. Wylie ISD leaders discussed measures taken by the district to address learning loss during the Feb. 28 regular meeting and what moves the district needs to take in the future to ensure Wylie...
The Texas Department of Transportation estimates that for the past several years, 10 people have died every day in crashes in Texas. This led to the creation of TxDOT’s “End the Streak” campaign, which urges Texans to take personal safety measures when they take to...
Wylie East and Wylie High School students filled the meeting room at the administration building as Wylie ISD trustees celebrated their achievements during the Monday, Feb. 28 regular meeting. Students from several organizations in both high schools were honored for...
The Wylie City Council and city staff took a moment to recognize Black History Month with Wylie resident Emma Stafford, during the Feb. 22 council meeting. Throughout February, many of Stafford’s personal belongings were featured at the Smith Public Library in honor...
An income-adjusted housing development has cleared the first set of hurdles, first gaining approval from the Wylie Planning and Zoning Commission and then city council last week. Wylie City Council held two public hearings and authorized the issuance and sale of bonds...
