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From unknown to known: Pastor pens bestseller

From unknown to known: Pastor pens bestseller

“Unknown,” by Keith Spurgin was released earlier this year. It is available through major retailers and online platforms or visit keithspurgin.net. After years of working with leaders locally and around the world, Keith Spurgin kept hearing the same thing: people were...

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Council reviews budget, approves residential plat 

Council reviews budget, approves residential plat 

City council approved a preliminary plat for a new residential subdivision, reviewed ongoing utility rate projections, and examined key details of the city’s proposed Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget during a regular meeting followed by a work session. In unanimous action,...

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Brown House exhibits focus on food, fashion

Brown House exhibits focus on food, fashion

The World’s Fair of 1904 debuted several foods that are enjoyed today. The “Food, Glorious Food” exhibit at the Brown House shares the stories behind the ice cream cone, Jell-O and more.  Allison LaBrot / The Wylie News  The Brown House has brought back two popular...

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‘A Night to Remember’ gala 

‘A Night to Remember’ gala 

Memories of Raymond Cooper will be highlighted at the Saturday, Aug. 2 gala. File art Honoring the legacy of Raymond Cooper The Wylie Community Christian Care Center will host its inaugural fundraising gala Saturday, Aug. 2, honoring the legacy of one of its founders,...

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Water, sewer rate study reviewed

Water, sewer rate study reviewed

The Wylie City Council was scheduled to hear a presentation on the city’s water and sewer rate study during its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 22. The study outlined rising utility costs and presented options for future rate adjustments. According to the study, the...

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P&Z approves retail site plan on Hwy 78

P&Z approves retail site plan on Hwy 78

The Wylie Planning and Zoning Commission approved a site plan for a new multi-tenant retail building at 1812 N. State Highway 78, clearing the way for development to continue along one of the city’s key commercial corridors. The proposal, brought forward by Mitchell...

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TEA to release 2024 school accountability ratings

TEA to release 2024 school accountability ratings

The 15th Texas Court of Appeals (COA) has thrown out injunctions that had blocked the Texas Education Agency from releasing school accountability ratings for the 2023-24 school year. The TEA is expected to release the ratings Aug. 15. “It is time for local courts to...

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Governor broadens call for special session

Governor broadens call for special session

Texas lawmakers returning Monday, July 21, to Austin may reconsider a failed bill from the last legislative session that would have helped local governments acquire emergency communications equipment. “It’s going to be something that will be looked at,” Gov. Greg...

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