Updated April 17 @ 1:49 p.m. The Wylie Police Department has asked the public for help as detectives investigate the fatal shooting of a teenager near Dodd Park. Sgt. Donald English said officers responded shortly after 6 p.m. Thursday, April 16, to reports of shots...
The Wylie Community Christian Care Center will host its inaugural fundraising gala Saturday, Aug. 2, honoring the legacy of one of its founders, the late Raymond Cooper. The event, titled “A Night to Remember,” replaces the organization’s annual golf tournament and...
Longtime Walmart people greeter Duc Truong was honored by Walmart and the community Sunday, July 13, on “Duc Truong Day.” He’s pictured here in front of the Hot Wheels truck—a fitting tribute to one of his longtime favorites. Shelley Dowdle /The Wylie News The Wylie...
The Wylie Community Band will present a free Sunday afternoon concert at 2 p.m., July 27, at the Wylie High School Auditorium, located at 2550 FM 544. Titled “Persuasion,”, the concert promises a variety of musical selections, from classical and jazz to pop and...
Local youth recognized ahead of Dreams Park tournament The Wylie Storm, a 12-and-under baseball team formed specifically to compete in the prestigious Cooperstown Dreams Park tournament in Cooperstown, New York, was recognized by Mayor Matthew Porter and...
Police say there is no threat to the community following the investigation of a man found dead in a vehicle on the property of Akin Elementary School on this afternoon. According to the Wylie Police Department, officers were dispatched to the school’s parking lot at...
Ripley Dean stands front and center as Beetlejuice during a musical number in “Beetlejuice Jr.” The show will be performed at the newly-renovated Wylie Acting Group theater from July 18-20 and 25-27. Courtesy Wylie Acting Group After 10 years in its current location,...
Eddie Keahey, left, Vicky Keahey, keynote speaker Steve Stoler and emcee Jobin Panicker gather for a photo during the Whisker Wishes gala Saturday, June 28 at The Venue at Boyd Farm in Lavon. The event celebrated the 25th anniversary of In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue...
Since 1985, July has been recognized as National Park and Recreation Month—a time to spotlight the benefits of parks, recreation centers, and community well-being. This year, Community Park Center is celebrating with a full month of July-only activities designed to...
