Mayor Matthew Porter delivers the annual State of the City address at a special luncheon last week. Craig Kelly/City of Wylie As Wylie approaches buildout and looks toward its next phase of growth, Mayor Matthew Porter used his annual State of the City address...
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...
Melissa West and Brandon Iker created the Wylie Urban Farm & Market to feed, educate and connect the people it serves. The Farm & Market is open Tuesday through Sunday at 2315 East Stone Road. Photo Allison LaBrot The Wylie Urban Farm & Market is going...
The city of Wylie will host a celebration starting at 7:30 p.m. July 3 at 851 Hensley Lane. Attendees can enjoy food trucks, a live DJ, and a water spray zone courtesy of Wylie Fire-Rescue. File art Independence Day is just around the corner, and communities...
Operation Soteria Shield was conducted in April resulting in the rescue of 109 children and arrest of 244 offenders. Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, prosecutors and advocacy groups completed a month-long collaborative enforcement effort aimed at...
Two Texas House members from Collin County take pride in what lawmakers accomplished in the 89th Legislature that ended this month. “The only item we are required to pass each session is the state budget,” said Rep. Jeff Leach. “I’m proud to say that the budget we...
