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State’s wind projects at a standstill

State’s wind projects at a standstill

Dozens of Texas wind projects have been halted because the Department of Defense has not approved the federal permits required for them to move forward, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Data from the American Clean Power Association indicate that the state...

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Water meters, water rates discussed

Water meters, water rates discussed

Among five workshops con­ducted last week, Wylie City Council directed city staff to proceed with a project to re­place all water meters with updated remotely-read meters and heard a proposal to in­crease water and sewer rates. The workshops were held after the...

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City expands business assistance program

City expands business assistance program

To help businesses recover from losses attributed to the COVID-19 health crisis, Wy­lie City Council last week re­newed a financial assistance program and more than doubled the amount of aid available to $750,000. Council renewed the pro­gram, which it had offered in...

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Past champion among trio

Past champion among trio

Area golfers play Texas Women’s Open Three area golfers com­peted last week in the Texas Woman’s Open at Old Ameri­can Golf Course in The Colony and turned in performances near the top of the 119-member field. Maddie McCrary of Wylie, who plays professionally on the...

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More than 1,000 gather in park to peacefully protest

More than 1,000 gather in park to peacefully protest

 More than 1,000 activists and allies came together to support Black communities and protest police brutality. Salon by the Park hosted “BLM (Black Lives Matter) Peaceful Protest” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, June 7 at Olde City Park. The event featured...

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402 East seniors walk stage

402 East seniors walk stage

The 402 members of the Class of 2020 at Wylie East High School brought their high school years to conclusion Saturday morning, June 6, when they crossed the stage at Wylie Stadium to receive their di­plomas. Because of concerns about the COV­ID-19 pandemic that caused...

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WHS graduates 612

WHS graduates 612

 In a school year truncated by the COV­ID-19 health crisis, the 612-member Wylie High School senior class was able to gath­er again Saturday night, June 6, for com­mencement exercises in Wylie Stadium. The stadium was chosen as the best ven­ue in which the Class...

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WISD graduation this weekend

WISD graduation this weekend

 Wylie Independent School Dis­trict senior students, after seeing their last year in public school turned upside down because of the COVID-19 pandemic, take part in outdoor commencement exercises this week at Wylie Stadium. Graduating first are Achieve Academy...

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Council may expand COVID-19 relief

Council may expand COVID-19 relief

 Because the city of Wylie is in line to receive $2.43 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds, a program to provide as­sistance to businesses may be expanded and include relief for nonprofit groups that are help­ing families in need during the current health...

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