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Council to certify election, swear in members 

Council to certify election, swear in members 

The Wylie City Council was scheduled to canvass the results of the May 3 election, swear in two councilmembers, and adopt voter-approved charter amendments during its regular meeting Tuesday, May 13. David R. Duke and Todd J. Pickens took their oaths of office for...

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Voters elect Pickens, Duke; approve most propositions

Voters elect Pickens, Duke; approve most propositions

Wylie voters elected two council members and approved most of the proposed city charter amendments in the May 3 municipal election, according to unofficial returns. Todd J. Pickens secured Place 3 on the Wylie City Council with 62.85% of the vote, defeating challenger...

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Governor signs school voucher bill

Governor signs school voucher bill

Gov. Greg Abbott displays Senate Bill 2, signed May 3, creating educational savings accounts – a school voucher system – in Texas. Photo Courtesy Governor’s Office Effective with the 2026-27 school year, Texas families will be able to apply for a trust fund account...

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Top WEHS students pursue passions, community

Top WEHS students pursue passions, community

Loi “Leon” Le, Wylie East’s valedictorian, and Caden Ly, salutatorian, will walk the stage with their classmates Saturday, May 24 at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen. Allison LaBrot/The Wylie News Wylie East High School seniors Loi “Leon” Le, Class of...

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Council approves ESD inclusion for ETJ

Council approves ESD inclusion for ETJ

Wylie Fire-Rescue has a service contract with Inspiration. File art The Wylie City Council voted April 22 to allow the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) to be included in the proposed Collin County Emergency Services District No. 1, following a February...

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Permit sought for temporary batch plant in Wylie

Permit sought for temporary batch plant in Wylie

Stock photo of a concrete batch plant McMahon Contracting and Construction, LLC has applied for an Air Quality Standard Permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality that would allow construction of a temporary concrete batch plant in Wylie. The proposed...

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Collin County property values continue to rise

Collin County property values continue to rise

Once again, Collin County property values show an increase, according to 2025 certified estimated taxable values released by Collin Central Appraisal District (CCAD).  CCAD mailed the 2025 real property appraisal notices to property owners on April 15 and owners...

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Wylie events serve up fun, fundraising 

Wylie events serve up fun, fundraising 

Two popular spring events will take over downtown Wylie the first weekend of May, offering fun for families while raising money for local causes. The 21st annual Wylie Pedal Car Race 500 rolls onto Ballard Avenue on Sunday, May 4, at 1 p.m. Children ages 2-5 years old...

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