The Wylie News

01/07/2025

The intersection at State Hwy. 78 and Highway 205 in Lavon is often a frequent choke point due to the traffic signal and congestion. Northbound traffic is often backed up for one mile or more at night. Shelley Dowdle/The Wylie News With the population of Collin County expected to top 3 million in th...

01/07/2025

Warming station info from Salvation Army (POWS):

The Plano Overnight Warming Station will be OPEN TONIGHT, Monday , January 6, at the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC), 4700 14th St., Plano.

The Salvation Army will not be open tonight nor any night through January or February.

Buses will pick up during the hours of 6:30PM-9:30PM from the DART Parker Road Station only.

The Warming Station doors close at 10 PM. Later guests are only let in with a police es**rt. Please remember there is a three bag limit for all possessions.

01/06/2025

As New Year’s Day 2024 approached, millions of individuals were preparing to make changes they hoped would improve their fitness. In a Forbes Health/One Poll survey of 1,000 adults in the months leading up to the start of 2024, nearly half (48 percent) of respondents indicated improving their phys...

01/06/2025

Don’t miss this chance to make your voice heard and celebrate the best of our community. The Best of Wylie ballot is now open!

All eligible online ballots must include a valid name, address, phone number and email and have eight (8) or more categories completed. Only one ballot per email per week. Voting ends February 3, 2025. By participating in the 2025 Best Of Readers’ Choice Awards, voters agree to be bound by these v...

01/06/2025

Wylie ISD is inviting the public to help name two new schools—a junior high and an intermediate campus—scheduled to open in fall 2026 on the east side of the district, near Kreymer Road and south of Brown Street.  The district’s board of trustees’ values community input in shaping this mile...

01/03/2025

Bonding with the horse is key for inmates participating in the inaugural session of the VALOR/Collin County Sheriff’s Office Equine Therapy Program. Courtesy CCSO Thanks to the efforts of two Collin County leaders, military veterans in the justice system now have a powerful new resource for healin...

01/02/2025

The highly anticipated “Best of 2025” Readers’ Choice Poll, hosted by C&S Media Publications, is officially underway! This year’s competition, celebrating the finest businesses, services, and dining options across Eastern Collin County, promises to highlight what makes our communities shine....

12/31/2024

12/31/2024

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Wylie East senior Parker Overstreet (12), pictured in previous action, helped to lead the Raiders to the consolation championship in the gold division of the 84th Annual Dallas ISD Holiday Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 28. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Senior...

12/30/2024

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Wylie senior Zamorah Parker, pictured in previous action, helped to lead the Lady Pirates to a 3-1 record in the 84th Annual Dallas ISD Holiday Invitational. Photo by Oladipo Awowale / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] One day after Christmas, the Wylie boys and girls basketball team...

12/30/2024

Wylie High School Theatre Pirate Players received 10 nominations, including Best Show, for their January production of “Beauty and the Beast.” Courtesy of Wylie ISD Wylie Independent School District experienced a year marked by growth, achievements and challenges.  From celebrating student acco...

12/27/2024

The Cross Church in Wylie welcomed its annual carnival signaling the end of Vacation Bible School in June. File Art As 2024 draws to a close, Wylie residents can reflect on a year filled with vibrant events, meaningful traditions and cultural milestones. From showcasing local talent to celebrating c...

12/26/2024

The Wylie City Council tackled an eventful year in 2024, marked by significant milestones, critical discussions and decisions that will shape the city’s future. From infrastructure projects and public safety achievements to debates over development and budget challenges, the council’s agenda ref...

12/26/2024

McKinney Air Center at McKinney National Airport is among top ranked fixed-based operators serving general aviation. Courtesy Photo McKinney voters have twice rejected airport expansion plans, but Mayor George Fuller has continued to champion the cause. After nobody came forward to speak at a public...

12/23/2024

Wylie City Council members are seeking new language to add to an ordinance regarding smoke shops and establishments selling smoke, v**e and related products. The issue was discussed during a work session at the council’s Tuesday, Dec. 10, meeting. Mayor Matthew Porter said he believes these busine...