Twelve seniors at Wylie East High School signed a National Letter of Intent during a college signing day ceremony that was held May 13 inside Williams Center. Photo courtesy Kody Christensen By David Wolman [email protected] Twelve seniors in the Class of 2026...
The deadline to file an application for a mail-in ballot is Friday, Feb. 18. Texas Secretary of State John Scott released step-by-step instructions on new identification requirements for mail-in ballots. Scott reminded Texans that the new application for ballot by...
The biggest fundraising event for the Wylie ISD Education Foundation is right around the corner. The Boots ‘N Barbecue gala will be held Saturday, Feb. 26. The doors will open at 6 p.m. with dinner being served at 7 p.m. and the event expected to wrap up around 11...
Wylie East Choir directors Ashley and Nathan Dame led a carefully orchestrated life. They not only share the same surname, but they also share a home, a daily car ride to the school, a classroom and their lives together. The couple, married since 2017, said they have...
Wylie building code ordinances got a refresh last week. Wylie City Council held two public hearings and voted to approve several changes to the building codes at the Feb. 8 council meeting. Plans Examiner Chris Montgomery said building codes are updated every three...
A building in the downtown historic district is one step closer to being rezoned for commercial and residential use after the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing and vote during the Jan. 25 meeting. The property, located at 401 Keefer Street, has had...
Two Wylie incumbents filed their paperwork to appear on the May ballot. Councilmember David R. Duke, Place 1, and Mayor pro tem Jeff Forrester, Place 3, have filed for re-election. Forrester submitted his paperwork Jan. 19, the first day of the filing period and Duke...
What started as a community garden and the opportunity to teach children about growing produce has turned into a sanctuary for a threatened species. Although monarch butterflies are not officially listed as an endangered species, their population is declining and many...
Developing a comprehensive plan is important to the growth of any city and Wylie, like most other cities, relies on its residents to offer feedback. The Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee is tasked with developing the plan with city staff and consultants but...
