In unofficial Collin County voting results as of 10:50 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, Wylie voters approved the Wylie Independent School District's $298 million “Growth Management Bond” proposal with 2,448 votes FOR (54.28%) and 2,062 votes AGAINST (45.72%). Total votes cast...
Board gets tour of schools, discusses future of pre-K
Wylie ISD is one of the top five growing districts in the Metroplex, and because of growth, some programs will grow, such as pre-kindergarten. The district will expand its pre-K program in the next several years, WISD board trustees heard at a special called meeting,...
Street survey: Most city roads make the grade
Most streets in Wylie are at least in satisfactory shape, Wylie City Councilmembers learned at their meeting Tuesday. The council heard a report during a work session about the city’s roadway network, with streets graded on a scale from Good to Failed. Sidewalk...
Gift collection delights hundreds of children
The man’s tears moved volunteers at the Wylie Way gift collection. And these were the best kind of tears. He picked up a big dollhouse for his child at the Wylie Way toy distribution one day last week. His emotions got the best of him because of the gift...
Mike Dormady resigns as Wylie East football coach
After three years with the Wylie East football program, Mike Dormady is resigning from the head coaching position. This comes after a 5-24 record during his stint, including failing to win a district game in the three seasons. Dormady took over the Wylie East...
Lady Pirates dominate first district opponent; Pirates knock off rival Raiders
The Wylie girls’ basketball team opened district play riding four wins in their last five games. They showed how dominant their defense can be, holding Garland to just 11 points in the 40-11 victory. The game produced many talking points, but the Wylie defense...
Wylie Dollar General robbed
Wylie police are looking for a man who allegedly robbed a Dollar General late Monday in Wylie. Police were called to the Dollar General in the 400 block of North State Highway 78 at 9:50 p.m., according to a Wylie Police Department news release. A store employee said...
Body found in creek identified
Wylie police do not suspect foul play after a McKinney man’s body was found Friday, Dec. 11, in a creek in the area of South Sanden Boulevard and Hensley Lane. The man, identified as Alejandro Olvera-Casas, 24, had been reported as a missing person in October, said...
Council talks zoning changes, declares today In-Sync Exotics Day
The Wylie City Council declared today, Dec 9, to be In-Sync Exotics Day as the council did a proclamation honoring the Wylie non-profit organization during its regular meeting Tuesday. The council recognized In-Sync Exotics for its 20 years of service in rescuing and...