The newly formed Wylie Citizens Bond Advisory Committee held its first meeting Monday, June 1, beginning a process that could ultimately shape a future bond election aimed at addressing the city’s growing infrastructure and facility needs. Meeting at Smith Public...
Photographs of historic Farmersville events, celebrities, along with stems of liatris, a perennial wildflower, native to the Texas Blackland Prairie, adorned tables at the Preservation Celebration last weekend. Courtesy Ben Cardon From longtime preservation advocates...
The Wylie Police Department will once again host its Junior Police Academy this summer, offering local students a hands-on introduction to law enforcement through two weeklong sessions in July. The program is open to Wylie ISD students entering eighth or ninth grade —...
In a divided ruling, the 5th U.S. Court of Appeals has upheld Texas Senate Bill 10 requiring all public schools to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms. In reversing a lower court ruling the appeals court concluded the law, passed last year by the Legislature,...
By Andrew [email protected] Wylie City Council approved zoning and right-of-way items while outlining priorities for a potential multimillion-dollar bond package during its Tuesday, April 14 meeting. Proceedings began with multiple recognitions, including...
Updated April 25, 2026 A third suspect has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a teenager near Dodd Park, according to the Wylie Police Department. Police said Anna resident Jakori Levi surrendered to the Anna Police Department on Friday, April 24,...
By Andrew [email protected] Proposed changes to Wylie ISD’s literature review process took center stage during a recent Wylie ISD Board of Trustees meeting, following concerns over a previously approved book and ongoing public feedback. Proceedings began...
The Collin County Sheriff’s Office says Sheriff Jim Skinner recently participated in an international public safety initiative in Germany and Poland alongside more than 120 law enforcement leaders and students from around the world. According to a Sheriff’s Office, no...
Wylie Planning and Zoning approved two site plans and recommended a large-scale zoning change during its Tuesday, April 7 meeting. The projects are tied to roadway construction, retail growth and future industrial development. Commissioners approved a request...
