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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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Handcrafted treasures await at Wylie Arts Festival

Handcrafted treasures await at Wylie Arts Festival

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...

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Newly elected trustees take oaths

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)...

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Zoning change denied for townhome project

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...

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Celebrate the season with events old, new 

Celebrate the season with events old, new 

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...

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Garden pavilion grand opening at the Smith Library

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....

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Area food pantries brace for holiday rush

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...

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