The filing period for the city of Wylie’s May 3, 2025, city council election officially opens Jan. 15. This marks the beginning of the process for residents interested in running for one of two available city council seats up for election: Place 1, currently...
Old laws get new provisions
Most of the more than 1,000 bills the 88th Texas Legislature passed in 2023 took immediate effect or were implemented in 2024, but a handful of new laws took effect as 2025 began. Most non-commercial Texas vehicles no longer require a vehicle safety inspection. The...
Texas’ 89th Legislature commences Jan. 14
As Texas lawmakers prepare for the 89th Legislature to convene on Tuesday, Jan. 14, hundreds of bills have been filed, signaling the start of the 140-day regular session. Every two years, the Texas Legislature meets in Austin for a session that allows lawmakers to...
New nonprofit offers hope to transplant patients
Wylie resident Gynovel Henry, a multi-organ transplant recipient, has founded Gynovel’s Gifts, a nonprofit established to aid transplant, stroke and heart attack patients. For more information, email [email protected]. Courtesy photo Wylie resident Gynovel Henry...
Mobility study plans for future growth
The intersection at State Hwy. 78 and Highway 205 in Lavon is often a frequent choke point due to the traffic signal and congestion. Northbound traffic is often backed up for one mile or more at night. Shelley Dowdle/The Wylie News With the population of Collin...
WISD seeks input for naming new schools
Wylie ISD is inviting the public to help name two new schools—a junior high and an intermediate campus—scheduled to open in fall 2026 on the east side of the district, near Kreymer Road and south of Brown Street. The district’s board of trustees’ values...
CCSO equine program offers hope to veterans
Bonding with the horse is key for inmates participating in the inaugural session of the VALOR/Collin County Sheriff’s Office Equine Therapy Program. Courtesy CCSO Thanks to the efforts of two Collin County leaders, military veterans in the justice system now have a...
Looking back at 2024: Managing growth, celebrating achievements
Wylie High School Theatre Pirate Players received 10 nominations, including Best Show, for their January production of “Beauty and the Beast.” Courtesy of Wylie ISD Wylie Independent School District experienced a year marked by growth, achievements and...
Year of celebrations, community, culture
The Cross Church in Wylie welcomed its annual carnival signaling the end of Vacation Bible School in June. File Art As 2024 draws to a close, Wylie residents can reflect on a year filled with vibrant events, meaningful traditions and cultural milestones. From...