“The more things change, the more they stay the same” could just as well be the motto of Wright’s Barber Shop in downtown Wylie that recently reopened under a new owner who does not plan to... Read more
The overall crime rate in Wylie fell 18 percent in 2019, figures compiled by Wylie Police Department for its annual crime report show. Police officers investigated 1,522 crimes last year com... Read more
Wylie Fire-Rescue recognized its top firefighters and crews for 2019 at the 25th annual awards banquet held Saturday, Feb. 1. The banquet was held at Bear Creek Ranch in Nevada and included... Read more
With the slight chance of sleet and snow tomorrow, TxDOT is urging DFW drivers to drive safely in winter weather. In a state as large as Texas, winter driving conditions can vary widely and... Read more
Although no candidates have officially filed for office in Wylie, City Councilmember Matthew Porter resigned from the council Monday, Feb. 3, to run for mayor. “I believe that Wylie is... Read more
Students and teachers at Wylie High School mourned the death this week of a senior student-athlete, Azaan Abdellatif, who died Wednesday, Jan. 29, at his home in Murphy. Family members repor... Read more
The annual Point-in-Time homeless count in Wylie last week identified eight adults and 84 students as homeless. The count is conducted throughout the country on a set date. This year it was... Read more
“Is your name really Wylie?” That’s a question that Wylie Dunham, Jr., has been asked all his life, and his answer contains the tidbit that he is a descendent of the man for whom Wylie, Texa... Read more
Electric power shut off for 51 Wylie customers, including a portion of the N. Ballard Ave. business district, during the noon hour Friday, Jan. 24, and remained off for about two hours befor... Read more
State Sen. Angela Paxton of McKinney joins the Sunset Advisory Commission as one of four new appointments announced by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. The other appointees are Senators Pat Fallon of P... Read more