The focal point of the Tuesday, Feb. 13 regular council meeting was a work session regarding the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) project status and proposed CIP five-year plan led by City Engineer Tim Porter. Recently completed capital projects include Wylie Fire...
Tax relief plan signed; voters will decide in November
Gov. Greg Abbott, along with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, at the ceremonial signing of SB2, the property tax relief plan. If passed by voters in the fall, homestead exemptions would increase to $100,000. Courtesy State of Texas By Bob Wieland | [email protected]...
Council sets public hearing for FY24, tax rate
With the budget process winding down, Wylie council will hold a public hearing on the proposed tax rate for fiscal year 2023-24 (FY24). The required hearing on Tuesday, Aug 22 will allow citizens to express their approval or opposition to the proposed rate of...
New law mandates school security
Dodd Elementary teacher Veronica Vazquez helps twins unload on their first day of pre-K, Thursday, Aug. 10. Kyle Grondin/The Wylie News By Bob Wieland | [email protected] Many school districts were scrambling to comply with a new state law requiring at least...
Certified taxable property values increase 13.9%
New construction added $16.8M to Wylie’s property values which were assessed at $7.4 billion this year. File Art The average market value for a home in Wylie increased by $46,444, according to figures released by the Collin Central Appraisal District (CCAD). ...
Foundation awards grants at WISD convocation
Wylie Education Foundation Board President Maegan Lunte, left, along with Foundation Executive Director Windi Fuller, presents grants to Brooke Rannebarger, Ryan Grounds, Micah Pohlmeier and Jolie Martin, at the Wylie ISD Convocation Tuesday, Aug. 1. Courtesy Wylie...
School starts Thursday
Members of That Wylie Band brave the heat last week during band camp. The 286 students selected to perform will have their first full rehearsal from 7-8:15 a.m. Friday. Kyle Grondin/The Wylie News After a summer full of administration changes and preparation, Wylie...
Future facilities discussed by trustees
Wylie ISD trustees are expected to consider a bond proposal at their regular August 21 meeting and will likely call an election for Nov. 7. Trustees were presented a Comprehensive Facilities Plan at a July 17 workshop that was developed over the past several months by...
Proposed budget available to public by Aug. 5
Wylie officials are in the final stages of their FY 2024 budget process and expect to have a copy for public consumption by the end of this week. During the July 25 regular city council meeting, city manager Brent Parker presented several items that will be included...