Jeff Avery with his 1969 C10 Chevrolet pickup, winner of the Truck of the Year, at the C10 Nationals. Courtesy photo Jeff Avery has a couple of pickup trucks parked at his Sachse home, though he doesn’t drive them much. Instead, he shows them at competitions where...
More than 150 Wylie students lined the halls of the Education Service Center waiting for their names to be called last week. The students were being recognized for their various academic and athletic efforts by the district during the Jan. 24 Wylie ISD board of...
One person’s trash is another person’s treasure. But in the case of artist Melinda Volker, it’s a potential jewelry piece.Volker has a knack for repurposing ordinary items from clock gears to auto parts into her jewelry designs. “I look for junk items and old things,”...
Wylie City Council approved an easement agreement, authorized the purchase of new firetrucks and accepted the findings of the 2020-21 financial audit. The city recognized several firefighters, EMS personnel and a dispatcher for their work saving resident Monica...
One of the key elements in developing a city’s comprehensive plan is ensuring it meets the needs of the future. Because of this, many cities regularly review their comprehensive plan so that it remains in line with the city’s growth. Wylie is no exception. The city’s...
Texas is now a safer place for dogs thanks to the Safe Outdoor Dogs Act, which went into effect Jan. 18 and bars pet owners from using a chain to tether a dog outside. The law, Senate Bill 5, was vetoed last summer by Gov. Greg Abbott but subsequently passed during...
Rather than buying a prom dress, which will likely only be worn once, Wylie ISD students will have the opportunity to receive one for free. Wylie ISD will once again offer its Prom Closet Pop-up Shops, available for any student who plans on attending a school...
Wylie City Council held several public hearings and passed an ordinance prohibiting parking near the intersection of Cloudcroft Drive and South Ballard Avenue at the Jan. 11 regular meeting. Council first discussed the parking ordinance in November 2021 after...
Council held several public hearings and passed an ordinance prohibiting parking near the intersection of Cloudcroft Drive and South Ballard Avenue at the Jan. 11 regular meeting. Council first discussed the parking ordinance in November 2021 after residents living in...
