The Wylie News

03/03/2025

The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) announced it will temporarily switch the disinfectant used in its water treatment process from Mar. 3 to 31, 2025. The annual change, a routine maintenance procedure, is essential for maintaining water quality and preparing the system for summer month...

02/28/2025

Crafting is one of many hobbies you could consider. Hobbies allow individuals to explore their interests, meet new people and keep their brains sharp. But finding time to pursue hobbies— often after becoming empty nesters—can benefit individuals in many ways. And while finding a new hobby — or...

02/28/2025

🍀 March Issue of In & Around is Here! 🍀

Get ready for a touch of Irish magic in this month’s issue! ✨ We’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with festive travel ideas, hearty Irish recipes, and a little local luck.
In our 🏡 Champion Spotlight, Habitat for Humanity of Collin County is making homeownership dreams come true under new CEO Shonda Shaefer.

If a trip is in your future, discover the best places to celebrate St. Paddy’s Day in Shamrocks and Shenanigans in ✈️ I&A Travel.

Our I&A 🥘 Food feature this month embraces the Celtic theme with delicious recipes that Savor Hearty Irish Fare. If you’re looking for an excuse to cook up a festive feast, we’ve got you covered!

Our Local feature is packed with vintage treasures and arcade fun. Step into nostalgia at The Best Little Toy Museum in Texas.

With spring break around the corner, here’s to a fun and festive March! 🌸

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02/28/2025

\A bill introduced by Rep. Jeff Leach proposes significant changes to discipline policies in Texas public schools. Leach, R-Plano, said the bill is designed to provide schools with more flexibility in handling disciplinary issues while ensuring student safety. “Our teachers should be spending thei...

02/27/2025

WEHS TMEA All-State Choir Students were honored at the Monday, Feb 24 board meeting. Back row from left, trustees Jacob Day, Suzi Kennon, Mike Williams, Bill Howard, Kylie Reising, Stacie Smith and Virdie Montgomery. Front row: Choir director Nathan Dame, Nathan Jacob, Logan Drum, Parker Smith, Isab...

02/26/2025

Columnist John Moore has some milk bottles to return, but the milkman no longer stops by his home. Courtesy John Moore Social media, for all of its faults, every now and then offers something worthwhile. I’m a member of a group on Facebook called, “Dull Men.” The only pre-qualification to join...

02/26/2025

Wylie East senior Desmond Thompson dives to the court to battle for a loose ball during a Class 6A Division II Region II semifinals game from McLennan Community College in Waco on Tuesday, Feb. 25. Photo by Ernesto Garcia / Waco Tribune By Art Stricklin [email protected] WACO --  Wylie East....

02/25/2025

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02/25/2025

Colby and Ashley McClendon, along with their two daughters, live in Lavon. McClendon Farms has been in operation since 1887 and Colby is a sixth generation farmer. Ashley teaches at Wally Watkins Elementary in Wylie. Courtesy photo. Continuing a farming legacy amid rapidly expanding housing developm...

02/25/2025

Wylie City Council will hold four public hearings at tonight's (Feb 25) regular meeting.

The hearings will consider:

1) A zoning change from Agricultural District (AG/30) to Single-Family-10 District (SF 10/24) on 59.755 acres for a single-family development at 1755 FM 1378 and 1813 & 2241 McMillen Road (ZC 2024-14).
2) A zoning change from SF-10/24 to Townhouse District (TH) on 5.52 acres at West Brown Street and Sanden Boulevard (ZC 2024-13).
3) A zoning change from Planned Development (PD 22-06) to Commercial Corridor and Commercial Corridor-Special Use Permit for a drive-through restaurant at 2310 and 2320 W. FM 544 (ZC 2024-12).
4) A zoning change from Light Industrial (LI) to Light Industrial-Special Use Permit at 2751 Capital St. for automobile repair use (ZC 2024-15).
The public is encouraged to attend and provide input at the meeting.

02/24/2025

Robby Hearn will speak about his family’s legacy and the history of the Cowboys of Color Rodeo at Smith Public Library on Tuesday, Feb. 25. Courtesy photo Saddle up and head down to Smith Public Library for education and entertainment provided by the Cowboys of Color Rodeo from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on T...

02/24/2025

🍀 FREE TICKETS ALERT! 🍀

We're celebrating the North Texas Irish Festival and offering current subscribers the chance to snag 2 FREE tickets for this weekend (while supplies last)! 🎟️🎉

Ticket Dates:
📅 February 28, March 1, and March 2

How to Claim:

🍀Limited to 2 tickets per subscriber family.
🍀Must pick up at our office: 110 N Ballard (next door to Ballard Street Cafe) in Wylie.
🍀Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Don't miss out on this fun-filled festival experience! 🍀🎶 Claim yours today before they’re gone! ✨

02/24/2025

Wylie senior Isaiah Shurn shoots the ball over the hand of Duncanville junior Jirehn Mitchell during a Class 6A Division I area-round playoff game from Creekview High School last Friday. Photo by Maddie Smith / C&S Media By Art Stricklin [email protected] CARROLLTON –  Playing with a style...

02/24/2025

Wylie East senior Cooper Miranda, pictured in previous action, and the Raiders are headed back to the third round of the playoffs after defeating Killeen Shoemaker 66-64 Friday at West High School. Photo by Maddie Smith / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Wylie East head boys’ bask...

02/21/2025

With the filing date closed as of Friday, Feb. 14, there’s a clearer picture of which elections will take place on Saturday, May 3. Wylie’s city council election has one contested race. David R. Duke, first elected to Place 1 in 2019, has filed for re-election and will run unopposed. Todd J. Pic...

02/21/2025

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