Collin County commissioners on Monday received a report outlining a possible bond issue election that could appear on the November ballot. The county could seek $820 million in bonds to fund several projects, including a major expansion of the county jail, which...
Wylie resident Lianne Crawford of Petite Reverie Farm will be one of 200-plus vendors showcasing their wares at this year’s Wylie Arts Festival Saturday, Dec. 7. Courtesy photo In an era dominated by mass production, there’s something uniquely personal about giving a...
Patty Drom, shown with dog Piper, her current competition dog, was recently inducted into the United States Dog Agility Association (USDAA) Hall of Fame. Drom was named a Pioneer of Dog Agility for her significant and lasting contributions to the sport. She lives in...
Wylie Cemetery will once again participate in Wreaths Across America next month, joining more than 4,500 locations nationwide in the mission to honor and remember the nation’s veterans. This year, the event, scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, will also include...
A wide variety of items can be packed in the boxes including tools, toiletries, small toys, socks, art supplies and more. Courtesy photo Children in need around the world are set to experience the joy of Christmas through Operation Christmas Child, a project of...
DFW Jeep Girls recently held a food drive donating 350 pounds of food to 5 Loaves Food Pantry. Courtesy photo As the holiday season approaches, food pantries across Wylie and Sachse are preparing for an influx of families in need, driven by rising costs and persistent...
A ceremonial shoveling of dirt was performed onstage at The Cross Church Thursday, Nov. 7, marking a significant milestone for Jericho Village, an income-based urban village to be built in Wylie. Courtesy Craig Kelly//City of Wylie Community, political and nonprofit...
Mayor Jeff Bickerstaff cuts the ribbon for the new Sachse Animal Shelter Saturday, Oct. 26, as the police chief, city manager, city council and stakeholders look on. The shelter, built using 2021 bond funds, took just over one year to build and can handle double the...
Orson Welles’ legendary 1938 “War of the Worlds” radio drama is highlighted in an exhibit, The Magic and Mystery of Early 20th-century Entertainment, at the Brown House now through Nov. 7. The Brown House Visitor Center in Wylie is opening two exciting new exhibits,...
