Owner Josh Taylor named his business Gator’s Bait Barn to honor Bill, the beloved reptile who lived at the original LeRoy’s Bait and Tackle until the store’s closing in 2022. Allison LaBrot / The Wylie News A local staple for fishermen has been...
McKinney Air Center at McKinney National Airport is among top ranked fixed-based operators serving general aviation. Courtesy Photo McKinney voters have twice rejected airport expansion plans, but Mayor George Fuller has continued to champion the cause. After nobody...
Sue Halliday, Meals on Wheels volunteer coordinator for Wylie, picks up meals for the 13 stops on her designated route at the Wylie United Methodist Church each week. Sonia Duggan/The Wylie News Meals on Wheels Collin County (MOWCC) is ramping up its call for...
New homeowner Mary Ellis took possession of her “Recycled” Habitat for Humanity home on Cottonbelt Avenue in Wylie earlier this month. Sonia Duggan/C&S Media Mary Ellis and her adult son, Ashton Ellis, recently saw a long-awaited dream come true as they received...
Wylie City Council members are seeking new language to add to an ordinance regarding smoke shops and establishments selling smoke, vape and related products. The issue was discussed during a work session at the council’s Tuesday, Dec. 10, meeting. Mayor Matthew Porter...
Emma and Jenny Hevel lay a wreath on a veteran’s grave during the Wreaths Across America ceremony held Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Wylie Cemetery. Photos by Tina Lopez/The Wylie News The Wylie Cemetery hosted its 2nd Annual Wreaths Across America Day on Saturday, Dec....
Longtime owner of The Wylie Flower Shop, Pam Wells, left, will hand over the reins of the business to new owner Destinie Lacy in the new year. Sonia Duggan/The Wylie News The Wylie Flower Shop has long been a source of memories for the Wylie community, but for Pam...
State Senate and House members preparing for the 89th Texas Legislature to convene on Tuesday, Jan. 14, have filed hundreds of bills to be considered during the 140-day regular session. As of Friday, Dec. 6, Sen. Angela Paxton of District 8 had filed nine bills, 89th...
The city of Wylie, in partnership with its police and fire departments, is gearing up for its annual Operation Blue Santa initiative. This holiday program aims to bring cheer and support to individuals and families in need, particularly those impacted by crisis. To...
