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Joe Reavis
Collin College Summer/Fall 2026 Reg 2

Assistant city managers announced in Wylie

Recently appointed City Manager Chris Holsted announced that Development Services Director Renae Ollie and Fire Chief Brent Parker will be promoted to the posts of assistant city manager on May 1. The changes are being made as Holsted moves up to city manager from his...

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Preservation one facet of local builder’s business

Preservation one facet of local builder’s business

Preservation of historic properties in Wylie, as opposed to renovation, is a distinction drawn by Gary Taylor to describe part of the business of Taylor and Son. In addition to Gary, the business includes son Sam Taylor and son-in-law Chris Funk and has been located...

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City prosecutor claims discrimination

City prosecutor claims discrimination

Longtime municipal prosecuting attorney Don High filed suit against the city of Wylie in May alleging age and race discrimination, and retaliation in connection with an allegation that his work duties were reduced after he was admonished about his handling of a court...

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Solar Car team racing to California

Solar Car team racing to California

The solar car race team from Wylie East High School powers up its vehicle next week to make a 900-mile trek across the U.S. Southwest from Fort Worth to Palmdale, Calif. Race preparations for the 2018 Solar Car Challenge start with team check-ins this Friday at the...

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Stone Road widening to be completed

Stone Road widening to be completed

Wylie City Council last week directed staff to fulfill a longtime promise to residents to complete a project that will extend Stone Road/FM 544 to the south Collin County line as a 4-lane thoroughfare. That direction was given as part of a workshop conducted by the...

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WISD maintenance kicked into high gear

WISD maintenance kicked into high gear

School’s out for the summer, which means the Facilities Department at Wylie Independent School District has kicked it into high gear to make sure maintenance and construction jobs are completed for the start of the new school year. Much of the work is routine...

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City Manager receives awards

City Manager receives awards

‘Tis the season for recognition and Wylie City Manager Mindy Manson recently received a pair of, from Dallas Business Journal and North Central Texas Council of Governments. Manson was selected by DBJ as one of its 2018 Women in Business honorees and by the COG as the...

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