Conroe ISD announced Wednesday, Aug. 27, that Wylie ISD Superintendent David Vinson has been named its lone finalist for the top leadership post, succeeding Curtis Null, who was hired by Lake Travis ISD. The news prompted Wylie ISD’s Board of Trustees to inform...
Collin County’s chief law enforcement officer is seeking a third term behind the star. Sheriff Jim Skinner, first elected in November 2016, said he had filed as a Republican candidate in the March 5 primary. “Over these past seven years, with your unyielding...
Road construction for McMillen Road in Wylie is anticipated to begin in early November. Once complete, the road should be free of flooding and other issues that have plagued the road for years. File art An estimated $21 million bid was approved by city council...
It’s Thanksgiving week, a great time to reflect, give thanks, or in other words, gratitude. I’m thankful for so much this season. One thing in particular is a reconnection with an old friend. We’ve all got those people in our lives, that for a season were...
Wylie ISD teacher identified as victim A Wylie ISD teacher and another person were found shot and killed Sunday night in Josephine. Josephine police responded to a home in the 700 block of Mallard Drive after being dispatched shortly after 8 p.m. According to reports,...
The Fourth of July holiday weekend is fast approaching and Wylie residents are reminded that it is illegal to set off fireworks in the city limits. In Collin County, it is legal to discharge fireworks on privately owned property in unincorporated areas. However,...
Community leaders and elected officials gathered in Lavon to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new sub-courthouse for Collin County Precinct 2. The courthouse, located at 1025 South State Highway 78 in Lavon, holds the offices of Justice of the Peace Judge Jerry...
Memorial Day is a time to honor the men and women who have given their lives in the service of the country and reflect upon the scales of war. Residents and veterans of Wylie are invited to honor those men and women in a Memorial Day program held Monday, May 30, at...
City staff and council kicked off the budget season with a workshop to discuss the fiscal year 2022-23 budget held during the April 12 regular meeting. Interim City Manager Brent Parker began the presentation by covering the projected numbers for the end of the...
