The first regular council meeting of the year on Tuesday, Jan. 16 included updates on a few notable projects. In the works since 2017 and delayed by COVID, construction on the Merrit Road project is not expected to begin until 2025. Spanning a mile and a half from...
From Vegas Strip to Wide Awake Wylie
In-Sync picked to rehome Las Vegas exotic cats Two months ago, Madiba, Timba-Masai, Shadow, Neruda and Ibasa left their upscale home on Vegas’ Sunset Strip for a much simpler life in Wylie where they will spend their remaining years playing with friends, taking the...
Another interim attorney general for Texas
Texas has its fourth attorney general of the year. Gov. Greg Abbott appointed Angela Colmenero as temporary attorney general on Monday, July 10, following the departure of John Scott, who was named to the post May 31. Both succeeded Brent Webster, first assistant...
Blood drive held in honor of WISD shooting victims
Wylie community members signed up and showed up for a memorial blood drive last week in honor of 11-year-old Daniela Mendoza and 8-year-old Sofia Mendoza, sisters who lost their lives at the Allen Premium Outlets shooting May 6. The blood drive, hosted by Wylie ER...
Congressman says no tax credits for China
Congress must block foreign adversaries like China from exploiting U.S. tax credits that should be reserved for American manufacturers, said U.S. Rep. Keith Self. Self, R-Texas, has introduced House Resolution (H.R.) 4441, which he calls the Foreign Automobile...
‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’ closes GSM season
A musical based on the popular 1988 MGM film, “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” will take the stage at the Granville Arts Center July 21-30 in Garland Summer Musicals’ second — and final– production of the season. The show, directed by J. Alan Hanna and produced by Patty...
Governor renews call for property tax cuts
Texas lawmakers are continuing to work on Gov. Greg Abbott’s pledge to eliminate property taxes in Texas or provide lasting tax cuts. As the first special session of the 88th Legislature concluded, Abbott announced a second session starting Tuesday, June 27, saying,...
Marathon runner inspires others
Six years ago, Wylie resident Michael Tew hit a breaking point when he had to turn back to the starting line of a 5K run after walking only a short distance. He knew he would be unable to finish if he kept going. At that point, Tew was nearly 400 pounds. He and his...
New home for therapeutic riding center
The rapidly expanding need for therapeutic sports riding has prompted one nonprofit to move to a new facility so it can better serve its existing and future clientele. On May 2, Texas Therapeutic Riding Center (TxTRC) volunteers and staff moved its horses, tack and...