The new Friends of the Library outreach van promotes literacy by providing books for readers of all ages. Courtesy Smith Library Smith Public Library patrons may notice a brightly colored van in the parking lot this summer. The new Friends of the Library outreach van,...
Wylie’s seventh annual Juneteenth Festival brought residents together Saturday, June 13, at Olde City Park for a day of music, fellowship, cultural performances and recognition of community members whose contributions have helped shape both the celebration and the...
The Wylie Historical Society says it remains committed to restoring the historic Stonehaven House and looks forward to continuing discussions with the city regarding the landmark’s future. The statement follows Wylie City Council’s June 9 decision to pause...
By Andrew Norsworthy Wylie City Council members spent much of their June 9 meeting reviewing early plans for the FY 2026-27 budget. The group also made board appointments and discussed a temporary location for the Wylie Championship Rodeo. The council held a budget...
By Andrew Norsworthy Wylie ISD trustees approved the district’s 2026-27 budget during their June 16 meeting, adopting a spending plan that projects a nearly $15 million deficit while providing pay increases for teachers and staff and maintaining the current tax rate....
By Carrie Dunlea Surrounded by mountain landscapes and natural beauty, mountain retreats in the United States offer an idyllic escape for those who seek solitude and a peaceful getaway. From the rolling hills of the Appalachians to the majestic Rockies, these...
As communities across the nation prepare to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, local businesses and organizations are being invited to take part in a special publication commemorating the historic milestone. The...
The newly formed Wylie Citizens Bond Advisory Committee held its first meeting Monday, June 1, beginning a process that could ultimately shape a future bond election aimed at addressing the city’s growing infrastructure and facility needs. Meeting at Smith Public...
Authorities rescued 89 children and made 276 arrests on child exploitation arrests during a two-month coordinated law enforcement effort, the FBI’s Dallas office said. Operation Soteria Shield 2026 was conducted in March and April by FBI’s North Texas Child...
