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Sachse truck owner drives home national honor

Sachse truck owner drives home national honor

Jeff Avery with his 1969 C10 Chevrolet pickup, winner of the Truck of the Year, at the C10 Nationals. Courtesy photo Jeff Avery has a couple of pickup trucks parked at his Sachse home, though he doesn’t drive them much. Instead, he shows them at competitions where...

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May election incumbents unopposed

May election incumbents unopposed

The City of Wylie is expected to cancel its May 2, 2026, general election to select a mayor and City Council members for Place 5 and Place 6 after all incumbents filed unopposed. All incumbents applied for their respective seats by the Friday, Feb. 13,...

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Primary election voting begins Feb. 17

Primary election voting begins Feb. 17

Polling places across Texas open Tuesday, Feb. 17, for early voting in the Republican and Democratic party primaries. Early voting ends Friday, Feb. 27, and Election Day is Tuesday, March 3. If needed, runoffs will be held Tuesday, May 26. Winners in the primaries...

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Chiefs provide public safety primer

Chiefs provide public safety primer

Wylie Fire Chief Brandon Blythe, left, and Police Chief Anthony Henderson were among local officials taking part in a public safety briefing sponsored by the Murphy, Wylie and Sachse Chambers of Commerce. Bob Wieland/The Wylie News Police and fire chiefs from Murphy,...

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Texas opens education savings accounts

Texas opens education savings accounts

Courtesy Art, to visit the site click here Texas families began applying last week for the new education savings account program that allows parents to direct public funds toward private schooling and other approved learning expenses. The Texas Education Freedom...

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PIT count finds increase in homelessness

PIT count finds increase in homelessness

An outreach team gathers before heading out to conduct the annual Point-in-Time homeless count in Wylie. From left are Taylor Hutchinson, Jace Wiley, Bill Roberts and Jon Bailey.  Courtesy Jon Bailey An annual count aimed at measuring homelessness in Wylie and...

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