Wylie Police Chief Anthony Henderson presented Officer Chris Williams with the Life Saving Award and a Life Saving Ribbon for his uniform during the presentations portion of the regular council meeting Tuesday, Nov. 14. On May 5, Williams came across a three-vehicle...
Four COVID-19 vaccine hubs approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) are currently providing vaccinations in Collin County, all of which are available by appointment only. Collin County Health Care Services (CCHCS) received 2,000 doses of the...
The Wylie ISD began a Diversity and Inclusion program this year, a non-curriculum program designed to create unity and ensure people of all backgrounds are heard and valued. And this first year centered on multiple goals: Listening, learning and getting a feel for...
A new housing development will bring more than 4,000 homes north of the Wylie area in the next several years. Elevon development will be built partially in Lavon, with most homes being built in the county. John Marlin, CEO of MA Partners LLC in Dallas, which is...
Wylie boys basketball has been one of the best teams in the district for the past couple of seasons. Undefeated in District 9-6A play, Wylie had a chance to cement itself on top on the second night of a back-to-back. In the end, the size and interior presence of...
The Wylie City Council on Jan. 12 approved a change of zoning for a property that will allow a new housing development to be built across from a school. Councilmembers approved, in a 6-1 vote with David R. Duke opposed, a change from Agricultural to Planned...
Since 2010, January has been recognized as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Month. Each year, strides are being made to bring awareness to this modern-day form of slavery where youth and adult victims are controlled through force, fraud, or coercion to exploit...
Despite COVID-19 forcing a varsity and both sub-varsity games to get canceled, Wylie East had a successful week in picking up its eighth straight win of the season. They remained undefeated in District 10-5A by knocking off Lovejoy 67-35. Wylie East coach Meghan...
A Wylie man was arrested last week on charges of obstruction and unlawful entry after his participation in the riot that occurred on Jan. 6 at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Guy Wesley Reffitt was arrested by the FBI, according to an affidavit from the United...
