Wylie Police Department blotter from April 4 – April 10 April 4• 12:43 – Possession of Marijuana, less than 2 ounces – 2000 N. Hwy. 78 • 16:56 – Assault Bodily Injury/Family Member – 1300 E. Oak St. • 18:46 –Found Property – 1800 McMillen Rd.• 20:36 – Possession of a...
Fisher IV’s big night powers Wylie East past Naaman Forest
Wylie East senior quarterback Howard Fisher IV, pictured in previous action, totaled four touchdowns and 355 total yards in a 49-19 win for the Raiders over Naaman Forest on Friday night from Williams Stadium. Photo by Maddie Smith / C&S Media By Seth Dowdle...
Early voting ends today; Election Day is Tuesday
Early voting ends today at 7 p.m. as Wylie ISD voters decide whether to vote “FOR” or “AGAINST” Proposition A, a $298,145 million bond “for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, renovating and equipping school facilities." Collin County voters will consider a $683...
Wylie woman sentenced to 75 years for sadistic torture
A Wylie woman, Alicia Calderon, 37, was sentenced to 75 years in prison for the sadistic torture of another woman, Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis announced Tuesday, Oct. 3. Indicted in August 2022, Calderon was convicted of aggravated assault with a...
Collin County still among fastest growing, census shows
Texas continues to experience a population boom, especially in Collin County, which was among the top 10 counties for largest growth. The U.S. Census Bureau released its Vintage 2022 data estimates for counties in a March 30 news release that also showed Collin County...
Counties receive additional $22 million to fight homelessness
A recently announced $2.8 billion package of annual funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will see the All Neighbors Coalition receive a 20% increase compared to last year. The All Neighbors Coalition, a collection of 130 nonprofit...
Sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit against Collin County DA, others reaches settlement
A sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit filed in response to the workplace culture inside the Collin County District Attorney’s Office reached a tentative settlement in principle, according to March 9 court filings. The 75-page lawsuit was filed Oct. 31, 2022, in...
Adult mental health court created in Collin County
Mentally ill offenders in Collin County can now be placed into a court-supervised outpatient treatment program instead of the traditional criminal justice process, according to Judge Jennifer Edgeworth of the 219th District Court in McKinney. Edgeworth and County...
Congressman, Collin County DA faced scrutiny in 2022
Explosive growth, winter storm Uri, increased property tax valuations, a new water source and key political figures who were thrust into the limelight were just a few Collin County highlights of 2022. On Halloween, a federal lawsuit was filed against Collin County...
Resident feedback wanted on mobility study
To address future transportation needs, Collin County is conducting a future mobility study that is set to be finished next year. Currently, the county is seeking resident feedback on its study at the midpoint as it solicits feedback on draft recommendations before...