District 89 State Rep. Candy Noble got a gubernatorial push Saturday, Jan. 13, in Lucas as she campaigns for her fourth term in the Texas House. Chad Engbrock/The Wylie News Gov. Greg Abbott kept a promise to Rep. Candy Noble by campaigning for her re-election to a...
Counties receive additional $22 million to fight homelessness
A recently announced $2.8 billion package of annual funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will see the All Neighbors Coalition receive a 20% increase compared to last year. The All Neighbors Coalition, a collection of 130 nonprofit...
Wylie High students walk out protesting gun violence
In the aftermath of a school shooting in Nashville that left six dead March 27, students across the United States walked out of their classrooms around noon local time. The organization Students Demand Action, helped organize the walkouts Wednesday, April 5, by...
Wylie PD offering Take Me Home program
A program targeted to all individuals with developmental or cognitive disabilities is assisting officers in responding to incidents with them. Entering its fourth year, the Wylie Police Department’s Take Me Home program is available to residents of all ages, said Cpl....
Run for Our Heroes returns April 22
An annual spring staple dedicated to remembering veterans and first responders is returning for the 12th year. The 1LT Robert F. Welch III Run for Our Heroes was created as an effort to help his widow Becky Welch honor and remember the life of her husband who was...
Senior Center to host prom for members
Local seniors will have their opportunity to walk the red carpet and shine in a silver screen spotlight at the annual senior prom organized by the Wylie Senior Recreation Center. The ninth annual dance will be held at noon Friday, April 21, at the Collin College Event...
Tree survey, disannexation discussed by council
Council discussed next steps to disannex city property on Lavon Lake and next steps to implementing an urban forest master plan during two recent work sessions. The work sessions were part of the Tuesday, March 28, meeting held at City Hall where council also...
Reader’s Choice Awards – 2023
After months of hard work — voting, reviewing ballots and tallying results — the 2023 Best of results are in! This special section is one of my favorites because it is a celebration of local businesses and individuals who have been recognized by citizens for the...
Industrial Park coming near Eubanks Lane
An industrial park may break ground as soon as this summer in a development partnership between MLKJ Investments and the Wylie Economic Development Corporation. The property, known as Eubanks Business Park and located at 3600 Eubanks Lanes, will be developed in two...