New homeowner Mary Ellis took possession of her “Recycled” Habitat for Humanity home on Cottonbelt Avenue in Wylie earlier this month. Sonia Duggan/C&S Media Mary Ellis and her adult son, Ashton Ellis, recently saw a long-awaited dream come true as they received...
Emma and Jenny Hevel lay a wreath on a veteran’s grave during the Wreaths Across America ceremony held Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Wylie Cemetery. Photos by Tina Lopez/The Wylie News The Wylie Cemetery hosted its 2nd Annual Wreaths Across America Day on Saturday, Dec....
Longtime owner of The Wylie Flower Shop, Pam Wells, left, will hand over the reins of the business to new owner Destinie Lacy in the new year. Sonia Duggan/The Wylie News The Wylie Flower Shop has long been a source of memories for the Wylie community, but for Pam...
The city of Wylie, in partnership with its police and fire departments, is gearing up for its annual Operation Blue Santa initiative. This holiday program aims to bring cheer and support to individuals and families in need, particularly those impacted by crisis. To...
The CPKC Holiday Express will chug into town Monday, Dec. 9. It will be open for visit from 4-8 p.m. between W. Oak Street and West Marble Street. File art Rudy, the smiling CPKC Holiday Express, will pull its six cars of Christmas cheer into Historic Downtown Wylie...
JROTC cadets are once again hosting their annual gift wrapping session from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at 2550 FM 544 in Wylie. Courtesy photo The Wylie High School Air Force JROTC cadets are bringing festive cheer to the community with their ninth annual...
Recreational facilities on the shore of Lavon Lake are being evaluated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Facing a $35 million maintenance backlog, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has launched a comprehensive study to improve recreational facilities around...
A groundbreaking was held for the long-awaited and much-anticipated H-E-B grocery Tuesday Nov. 19. The McCreary Marketplace store will be located at East FM 544 and McCreary Road. Murphy City Council members have shoveled the start of a long-awaited H-E-B grocery on...
Mr. and Mrs. Santa Clause were driven by the Wylie Fire Deparment during the annual parade. File photo Christmas is around the corner, and there is an abundance of local events to help residents get in the spirit of the season. A chance to win one of four $500 gift...
