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...
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, several nonprofit organizations are coming together to host an event aimed at raising awareness and providing education on intimate partner violence. The event, titled “Breaking Cycles,” will take place on Saturday,...
The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) is coping with a flood of new residents into its 2,200 square-mile service area. With 55,500 people moving into the region each year, the district has adopted an FY2025 budget that will invest about $1.1 billion...
Beginning Oct. 3, overdue fees will be a thing of the past at the Smith Public Library. At the September 24th meeting, the City Council voted unanimously to eliminate these fees, which account for less than half a percent of all fees taken in by the city. ...
Downtown Ballard Avenue was the focus of a Tuesday, Sept. 10 work session. Plans discussed, among others, included converting Ballard Avenue to a one-lane configuration with parallel parking, allowing for wider sidewalks, and potential alley improvements. Sonia...
The dress features a train made from playing cards as well as a 3-D heart shaped bustle crafted from pieces of cut cards. Courtesy photo When Kaylee Rodgers’ mom brought home extra decks of playing cards from work one day, the 16-year-old homeschool student didn’t...
Council denied a special use permit for a change in zoning from Downtown Historic District to Downtown Historic District-Special Use Permit for a proposed cigar lounge in downtown Wylie. File Photo Wylie City Council cleared the way to help drone delivery become...
Taylor Vaughn-Thomas, Jessie Mejia and Ofilia Berrera act out roles in last year’s ghost tours sponsored by the library, the historical society and parks and recreation. Courtesy photo Wylie’s history comes alive this fall with the return of the Wylie Whispers Ghost...
Wylie ISD officials want to do something to better deal with student discipline, as there have been reports of 65 employees who have been physically hurt by students since the beginning of the 2024-25 school year, with 19 of these people requiring medical care for...
