Last week, The Wylie News highlighted a woman making an impact in the Texas Legislature. This week, the focus shifts to the city of Wylie, which has a number of important women in senior leadership positions, including the animal services manager and its engineering...
The Wylie Police Department arrested a Wylie man after a school counselor reported potential sexual abuse to a school resource officer. Cedric Douglas Johnson, 40, was detained by officers in a parking lot on the charge of continuous sexual assault of a child under...
Meteorologists are predicting severe weather in North Texas this evening, mostly in the late afternoon and evening. A tornado watch has been issued until 8 p.m. Thursday, March 18, for Dallas, Rockwall, Collin and Hunt counties with severe thunderstorms and hail...
Morning commuters in Lavon may notice a slowdown on State Highway 78 because of a wreck involving Community ISD’s bus 204. The crash involving the bus and another vehicle near the Lake Pointe neighborhood on SH 78 took place the morning of Thursday, March 16. An...
With National Women’s History in full swing, a local state representative is grateful to strong female mentors in her life that have helped her become the person she is today. Candy Noble, who represents District 89 in the Texas House of Representatives, said two...
The Birmingham Scholarship program is recognizing its impact on students that began 75 years ago when it awards this year’s scholarships later this month. A reception to recognize the 2023 scholars — in addition to any winners from the past 75 years — will be held at...
Wylie councilmembers passed a resolution to cancel the upcoming municipal elections in March because of a lack of competitive races. State law allows cities to cancel local elections and declare unopposed candidates the winner if only one candidate files for...
Clearing the smoke on certain establishments selling smoking products and alcohol were the subjects of a recent work session for the Wylie Planning and Zoning Commission. Director of Community Services Jasen Haskins said he brought the item before commissioners...
A sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit filed in response to the workplace culture inside the Collin County District Attorney’s Office reached a tentative settlement in principle, according to March 9 court filings. The 75-page lawsuit was filed Oct. 31, 2022, in...
