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Wylie Police blotter

Wylie Police blotter

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...

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Citizens sound off at council meeting

Citizens sound off at council meeting

McMillen Road was originally slated to be completed in May 2025. Chad Engbrock / The Wylie News  McMillen Road construction delays cause frustration for home, business owners Attendance at last week’s Wylie City Council meeting was higher than usual, largely...

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Special Charter amendment election May 3

Special Charter amendment election May 3

Voters will decide on 26 amendments to Wylie’s Charter during a special election on Saturday, May 3. The election is in addition to the general election, which will elect council members for Place 1 and Place 3. The city’s home rule charter, adopted in January 1985,...

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Council hears proposed changes for smoke shops

Council hears proposed changes for smoke shops

A public hearing was scheduled at the March 25 regular city council meeting to review a proposed ordinance amendment to the city’s zoning regulations.  The proposed changes, stemming from Wylie council discussions in recent work sessions, were to regulate smoke...

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Black History Month; general, special election called

Black History Month; general, special election called

The Wylie City Council kicked off its meeting on Feb. 11, with a special recognition in honor of Black History Month. Council members acknowledged the contributions of local organizations, including WylieJuneteenth.org, which has been actively involved in community...

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Texas’ 89th Legislature commences Jan. 14

Texas’ 89th Legislature commences Jan. 14

As Texas lawmakers prepare for the 89th Legislature to convene on Tuesday, Jan. 14, hundreds of bills have been filed, signaling the start of the 140-day regular session.  Every two years, the Texas Legislature meets in Austin for a session that allows lawmakers to...

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Collin County adopts operating budget

Collin County adopts operating budget

Collin County officials approved the budget for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25), marking a 13.1% increase in expenditures and 16.2% increase in revenue from the previous year. During the Monday, Aug. 19 meeting, the commissioners court considered the final budget which...

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Budget, tax rate adopted by council

Budget, tax rate adopted by council

The Wylie City Council approved the fiscal year 2024-25 (FY25) budget last week which includes a 5.27% increase in the property tax rate. The new rate will be $0.534301 per $100 of assessed valuation, with $0.417244 allocated for maintenance and operation and...

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District adopts tax rate for 2024-25

District adopts tax rate for 2024-25

With no meeting in July, Wylie ISD trustees took care of some required business and heard educational updates, including the current status of STAAR scores. Items on the Monday, Aug. 19, agenda included adopting a tax rate for maintenance and operations (M&O), as...

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