Wylie Independent School District will hold a public meeting Monday, June 15 to discuss the district’s proposed 2026-27 budget and tax rate, according to a public notice released by the district. The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the Wylie ISD Administration...
When this newspaper column began in 2014, my wife asked me a question. Wife: “How long do you intend to write this column?” Me: “Oh, I don’t know. I guess I’ll write 500 of them and then hang it up. This column is number 500. By Bob Moore For more stories about the...
Sachse City Council received a quarterly 2021 bond update on approved projects from City Manager Gina Nash and Police Chief Bryan Sylvester at the regular council meeting Monday, April 1. Road projects include the expansion and upgrades to Sachse Road from Miles Road...
The Lone Star State eagerly awaits a celestial spectacle as the solar eclipse graces the skies April 8, casting its mesmerizing shadow over its diverse landscapes. To witness this extraordinary event, adventurers and nature lovers alike are gearing up for an...
When I was a kid, I had to sneak around if I wanted to eat certain things. Now that I’m an adult and in charge, I still have to sneak around if I want to eat certain things. I miss the days when no one knew anything about gluten, trans fats, cholesterol,...
A group of individuals representing area nonprofits for eight years met last week to discuss ways to unify and amplify their effort to help community members in need. The group, known as the Wylie Community Resources Group, is comprised of local food pantries and...
Crucial life-saving tools will soon be installed, and in some cases added or updated, throughout the city. Sophisticated but easy to use, 42 new automated external defibrillators (AEDs) units will be strategically placed throughout the city to help those experiencing...
After lengthy discussions on the topic in recent meetings, council finally authorized City Manager Gina Nash to execute an amended contract with Community Waste Disposal (CWD), the city’s solid waste and recycling provider, before the current contract expires at the...
Recent estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau indicate that six of the 10 fastest-growing counties in the United States from 2022 to 2023 were in Texas. According to the Texas Tribune, Kaufman County, just east of Dallas, led the list with a 7.6% increase in new...
