The original Pirate Cove playground was built by hundreds of volunteers in less than a week in April 2005. Photo courtesy of The Blackland Prairie Playground Foundation A popular playground built by the community almost two decades ago will be rebuilt in a new...
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...
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...
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...
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...
By Mariam Ayad | [email protected] Wylie offers residents a way to get emergency assistance, even if they can’t place a phone call. The city and surrounding communities have adopted the option to text 911 in case of an emergency, if the situation warrants it....
Animal Services Officer Jerred Ellenburg shows a German Shepard sibling duo some love at the shelter. Norishka Pachot/The Wylie News Last month, Wylie Animal Services sweetened the deal for residents searching for a four-legged companion by offering free adult pet...
USGS scientist Julie Dietze is in charge of the research collection of butterflies, moths and skippers. Photos courtesy USGS It may sound like a prank, but government scientists are asking residents of six states to mail them dead bugs. The citizen science...
Sachse High School 9th grade English teacher John Murray was named Garland ISD’s Secondary Teacher of the Year in April. Recently, Murray was recognized as the Region 10 Secondary Teacher of the Year. File Photo Garland Independent School District announced that...
