By Carrie Dunlea Backyards have evolved far beyond basic patios and grills. Today’s outdoor spaces are increasingly designed as extensions of the home — places where families can stream movies, host game-day gatherings or simply unwind outdoors without sacrificing...
North Central Texas Council of Governments conducted a third planning session with city and business representatives to review findings of a downtown improvements study. The COG is developing a plan in conjunction with Wylie Downtown Merchants Association and the...
In a non-binding poll conducted about two weeks ago, parents indicated that almost half of Wylie Independent School District students would opt for remote instruction when classes open next month for the fall term. WISD Communications Director Ian Halperin...
Wylie water and wastewater customers may see an increase in their utility bills, made necessary to fund capital projects for maintenance and expansion over the next few years. In a workshop Tuesday, July 14, city council members heard recommendations from a...
With the caveat that things could change, Wylie Independent School District administrators reviewed for school trustees the plan to reopen schools next month while following safety protocols that address the COVID-19 health crisis. The plan rollout was made...
Texas Education Agency last week released a list of comprehensive guidelines for opening public schools for fall semester classes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Most of the TEA guidance deals with protecting the health of students and staff as schools open, such...
With 13 years of experience at Smith Public Library on her resume, Ofilia Barrera took over June 15 as Library Director, replacing longtime librarian Rachel Orozco who retired. “This is incredible. Never in a million years did I think I would be a library director,”...
Starting with a rescue Labrador Retriever named Hannah, 16-year-old Katelyn Jones of Wylie has made herself a name in the sport of dog agility and qualified with her Border Collie, Sadie, for the Junior Open Agility World Championship in Finland this year. But as...
Since a business assistance program to provide relief during the COVID-19 health crisis was reopened in mid June, the city of Wylie has received more than 40 applications from businesses seeking grants up to $5,000. A second program to provide assistance to nonprofit...
