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Plat application made for former EPIC City 

Plat application made for former EPIC City 

Formerly marketed as EPIC City, The Meadow community is planned for unincorporated Collin County and Hunt County land near Josephine. Courtesy Community Capital Partners  Collin County officials have notified the developers of The Meadow Phase 1, formerly marketed as...

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Rodeo action returns next month

Rodeo action returns next month

The Wylie Championship Rodeo is set to return on Sept. 6 – 7. Tickets for the rodeo, a rain-or-shine event, are available for purchase at the gate on the night of the event, or online in advance at WylieRodeo.com. File Art The Wylie Championship Rodeo is set to return...

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Modern townhomes built for sustainability

Modern townhomes built for sustainability

The Apollo, a development being built by Netze Homes in Wylie, will feature 39 townhomes constructed with recycled steel. The new “pocket community” is located at 300 Sanden Boulevard facing Brown Street. Bob Wieland/The Wylie News In a groundbreaking shift in...

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Hearing may determine release of school grades

Hearing may determine release of school grades

A hearing is scheduled Monday, Aug. 26, in Austin on a lawsuit temporarily blocking the Texas Education Agency (TEA) from releasing its A-F accountability ratings for public schools, a move that prolongs the ongoing legal battle over the state’s educational assessment...

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Proposed tax rate approved by city council

Proposed tax rate approved by city council

As part of the annual budget process, Wylie City Council approved a proposed tax rate of $0.534301 per $100 of valuation for the 2024-25 (FY25) budget Tuesday, Aug. 13.  This rate, according to city documents, is $0.004581 less than the current rate and the...

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Trustee election filing deadline nearing

Trustee election filing deadline nearing

Howard, Reising file for re-election The filing period for the Nov. 5, 2024, election for Wylie ISD’s Board of Trustees is nearing its Aug. 19 deadline. The board of trustees, comprising seven members elected for overlapping four-year terms, plays a crucial role in...

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Tex-Mex fusion comes to Wylie

Tex-Mex fusion comes to Wylie

Ferah Smokehouse and Cantina, the latest culinary destination in Wylie, opened its doors in July, offering a distinctive blend of barbecue and Tex-Mex cuisine. Located at 950 S. Westgate Way, the restaurant is the newest addition to the Ferah Hospitality Group,...

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County finalizes proposed operating budget

County finalizes proposed operating budget

Collin County officials, like their counterparts in area cities and school districts, have been compiling their annual budget. While the budget process can be viewed as a year-round affair, work sessions and department input becomes especially tedious in late June,...

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