Stephen and Cindi Roberts of Lavon will be selling candles made to look and smell like specialty drinks at the Wylie Arts Festival Saturday. Soina Duggan/The Wylie News In an era dominated by mass production, there’s something uniquely personal about giving a handmade...
Newly elected trustees take oaths
Ray Jackson, center, wearing medal was celebrated as a Wylie Way award winner at the Monday, Nov. 18, board of trustees meeting. Courtesy Wylie ISD During the regular Board of Trustees meeting held on Nov. 18, 2024, the Wylie Independent School District (WISD)...
Zoning change denied for townhome project
Representatives from area food banks and homeless support services turned out in force to receive a Hunger and Homless proclamation from Mayor Matthew Porter. Craig Kelly/City of Wylie At last week’s Wylie City Council meeting, members of the community gathered to...
Celebrate the season with events old, newÂ
Mr. and Mrs. Santa Clause were driven by the Wylie Fire Deparment during the annual parade. File photo Christmas is around the corner, and there is an abundance of local events to help residents get in the spirit of the season. A chance to win one of four $500 gift...
Operation Christmas Child National Collection Week Nov. 18-25
A wide variety of items can be packed in the boxes including tools, toiletries, small toys, socks, art supplies and more. Courtesy photo Children in need around the world are set to experience the joy of Christmas through Operation Christmas Child, a project of...
Garden pavilion grand opening at the Smith Library
You are invited to join in the celebration of the grand opening of the new garden pavilion on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. to noon. The event will take place at the flourishing library garden, which has become a vibrant gathering place since its creation in 2016....
Area food pantries brace for holiday rush
Pantry shelves at Wylie Community Christian Care Center are looking bare in advance of the holidays. Sonia Duggan/The Wylie News As the holiday season approaches, food pantries across Wylie and Sachse are preparing for an influx of families in need, driven by rising...
Hall of Heroes makes way for five new portraits
Portraits of five Princeton soldiers were dedicated on Veterans Day in the Hall of Heroes at the Russell A. Steindam Courthouse in McKinney. It was the 11th ceremony organized by the North Texas Fallen Warrior Portrait Project, bringing the number of portraits to 105....
Groundbreaking celebrated for long-awaited project
A group including Mayor Matthew Porter and Janet Collinsworth formally shovels dirt into a bucket, marking a significant milestone for the city and Jericho Village. Courtesy Craig Kelly/City of Wylie Community, political and nonprofit leaders gathered Thursday, Nov....