The Grascals, a Nashville-based bluegrass band, will headline Bluegrass on Ballard this year. Courtesy photo Downtown Wylie will once again fill with music, chrome and festival activity when Bluegrass on Ballard returns Saturday, May 30, for a full day of free...
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...
A flurry of confetti announces the grand total on the big screen as the Wylie Education Foundation wrapped up this year’s annual Boots n’ Barbecue gala Saturday, March 28 at the Plano Event Center. Courtesy Chris Bigenho More than 850 supporters gathered Saturday,...
A potential bond election and a more conservative budget outlook highlighted discussion during the Tuesday, March 24, Wylie City Council meeting, where officials also approved several upcoming events. The meeting began with the recognition of several “Shining the...
Sunday, Mar. 29, will be a major training day for Wylie Fire Rescue and the Wylie Police Department. Don't be surprised if you notice a significant police and fire presence at the high school and Collin College. Collin College is partnering with the Wylie and Sachse...
Wylie Planning and Zoning Commission recommended updates to an existing zoning district and discussed potential revisions to the city’s zoning ordinance, including possible changes to land-use regulations and development standards last week. Commissioners first held a...
City officials began planning for the fiscal year 2027 budget during a March 24 work session, launching the annual process that will shape spending priorities, tax considerations and long-term financial planning. The session focused on reviewing trends in revenue,...
Registration for Collin College’s popular summer camps will open April 20, with a range of hands-on programs offered at campuses across the county — including several in Wylie and Allen that are expected to fill quickly. The camps, designed for middle and high school...
CASA of Collin County Chief Philanthropy Officer Jessica Dunn shows gifts collected for children being served by the nonprofit. Courtesy photo When a child is removed from an unsafe home, they lose more than a place to live. They lose familiar routines, classrooms,...
