Wylie Police Department blotter from April 4 – April 10 April 4• 12:43 – Possession of Marijuana, less than 2 ounces – 2000 N. Hwy. 78 • 16:56 – Assault Bodily Injury/Family Member – 1300 E. Oak St. • 18:46 –Found Property – 1800 McMillen Rd.• 20:36 – Possession of a...
Twenty-one months after groundbreaking, H-E-B is opening its newest store at 6 a.m. Wednesday, July 22. Located on the southwest corner of FM 544 and McCreary Road in Murphy, the store will include a barbecue restaurant with a drive-thru window, deli, bakery,...
Engineering and architectural services are proposed to increase from approximately $960,300 to $2.71 million. Planned work includes downtown parking design and much more. File art Wylie Economic Development Corporation presented its proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget...
Nala, a Wylie Animal Services resident since June 2, is looking for a new home. If interested, contact the shelter at 972-429-8047. Courtesy Wylie Animal Services Wylie Animal Services recently announced a partnership with the Rowlett-based nonprofit Friends of Rescue...
Columnist John Moore still listens to vinyl on the types of stereos on which he grew up. Photo: John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com Transistor radios were a breakthrough in entertainment. Especially for young people. When they debuted in the...
Few things are as delicious and refreshing as watermelon on a warm day. Watermelon grows quite readily in summer and is often ready to pick after three months of growing time. Harvesters look for a pale buttery yellow spot on the bottom of watermelon (the ground...
Columnist John Moore still writes letters. His latest went to his mom while she was on vacation. Photo: John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com When I was about 10, I wrote a letter to my aunt, who lived in Oklahoma. I’d never written a letter to...
The new Friends of the Library outreach van promotes literacy by providing books for readers of all ages. Courtesy Smith Library Smith Public Library patrons may notice a brightly colored van in the parking lot this summer. The new Friends of the Library outreach van,...
A comprehensive evaluation of the Wylie Fire-Rescue Department found the city is providing a strong emergency response system but will need additional staffing, improved response times and eventually a fifth fire station as the community continues to grow. The...
City Missions volunteers fill bags with necessities to distribute directly to homeless individuals in Plano and surrounding cities. Photo provided by City Missions Serving the community for more than five years, City Missions continues to provide essentials to...
