In 2023, Wylie moved forward with infrastructure projects that have been in the works for years. The dangerous S-curve on McMillen Road will have its long-awaited fix in approximately 18 months if plans go accordingly. The road, which was routinely closed...
Glen Echo Brewing zoning case heard
A brewing company eyeing a summer opening made progress because of the approval of a special-use permit at a currently vacant downtown property. Wylie City Council considered the permit request — which would allow a food truck park, brewing use and events center —...
Body of missing woman found
The Collin County Sheriff’s Office located the remains of an individual missing since Jan. 11. Kayla Kelley, 33, was reported missing by friends after several days, according to a Jan. 15 news release from the sheriff’s office. According to a Jan. 19 news release,...
Wylie ISD students excel at livestock show
Last week, several students from Wylie High School and Wylie East High School showcased their talents at a county livestock show. The Collin County Junior Livestock Show was held from Jan. 7-14 at the Myers Park and Event Center in McKinney. Students from several...
Local distillery opens downtown tasting room Friday
A local whiskey company is set to open its doors to a spacious tasting room this week after several months of preparing the space. Ryan Hamar, the chief executive officer of Herman Marshall Whiskey, said he is happy to bring the company to Wylie, where he...
WHS musical opens Jan. 19
Wylie High School’s theater department is putting on a production of a musical that has seen several iterations of a freaky family since they first debuted in 1938 as a panel cartoon. This year’s winter musical is “The Addams Family,” which will start its run at 7...
Collin County Sheriff’s Office finds body in Grand Prairie
Updated as of Jan. 19 The Collin County Sheriff's Office located the remains of an individual believed to be missing since Jan. 11.Kayla Kelley, 33, was reported missing by friends after several days, according to a Jan. 15 news release from the sheriff’s...
Property taxes due Jan. 31
As the calendar turns over into a new year, property owners face an important deadline at the end of the month. Wylie property owners whose taxes are not included in their monthly mortgage payment are reminded that the deadline to pay property taxes to the...
Annual homeless census returns for seventh year
An annual requirement for accounting local homeless populations is set to take place in the final week of the month. A Point-In-Time (PIT) Homelessness Census is required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development if federal funds are received from the...