The Wylie News

11/07/2025

🍂 The November issue is here — and it finally feels like fall! 🦃✨

This month, In & Around Magazine celebrates gratitude and community with heartwarming stories — from two Wylie veterans’ unforgettable Honor Flight DFW journey 🇺🇸 to the healing power of horses at Texas Equine Education & Horsemanship 🐴.

Plus, hop aboard Texas’ festive holiday trains 🚂 and try sweet treats like Red Wine Cake and Margarita Pie Bars 🍰 from Baked & Buzzed!

Pick up your copy today or read online at [insert link]. 💛

11/06/2025

🚧 City leaders tackled multiple zoning and development proposals last week — from new homes to plans for a long-vacant property on Hwy. 78. Find out what passed and what projects are still up for debate. 🏗️

11/06/2025

❤️ From hospital wards to first responder vehicles, the handmade quilts crafted by Community Quilters for Project Linus have brought warmth and comfort to thousands of children across North Texas. At their annual luncheon, volunteers — and a few local heroes — celebrated how a little fabric and a lot of love can make a big difference. 💕
👉 Read more about their mission and how you can get involved https://wylienews.com/2025/11/06/community-quilters-honor-mission-of-comfort-at-luncheon/

11/01/2025

The Wylie East football team is 9-0!!

Led by one rushing touchdown apiece by Jaiden McLemore and Jonathan Utubor, as well as a strong defensive effort, the Raiders topped Garland 17-3.

Wylie East junior wide receiver Amir Porter runs for yardage after catching a pass during the Raiders' 17-3 win over Garland on Friday at Wylie ISD Stadium. Photo by Oladipo Awowale / C&S Media By Kirk Dickey [email protected] Wylie East remains perfect on the season after a 17-3 win over Garl...

10/31/2025

10/31/2025

The Wylie volleyball team is bound for the second round of the playoffs!!

The Lady Pirates regroup in the fifth set to defeat Rockwall-Heath, sets up match with Duncanville.

Wylie junior Jolene Bao lifts her index fingers in the air after the Lady Pirates defeated Rockwall-Heath in five sets during a Class 6A Division I bi-district playoff match on Thursday at Royse City High School. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] ROYSE CITY -- T...

10/31/2025

Thanks to four touchdowns by Daylon Gordon, the Wylie football team kept its playoff hopes alive.

The Pirates defeated Lakeview Centennial 49-28 on the road Thursday.

Wylie junior Daylon Gordon (1) had 238 rushing yards and finished with four total touchdowns in the Pirates' 49-28 win over Lakeview Centennial on Thursday. Photo by Elijah Kloepping / C&S Media By Seth Dowdle [email protected] GARLAND – Wylie scored 21 points in both the second and third qu...

10/30/2025

🚧 County officials are hosting a public meeting to review the proposed southeast segment of the Collin County Outer Loop, a 55-mile project aimed at improving mobility and safety as our region continues to grow.
📍 Community High School, Nevada
📅 Tuesday, Nov. 18
⏰ 6–8 p.m. (cafeteria, east entrance)
A virtual option will also launch Nov. 18 at CCOL-SE.com for those who prefer to review details and submit comments online through Dec. 9.
Public feedback is encouraged, so make your voice heard as Collin County plans for the future!

10/30/2025

The City of Wylie is honored to host The Wall That Heals from October 30 through November 2, 2025, in Founders Park, 851 Hensley Lane. This free exhibit is open to visitors 24 hours a day and will close at 2:00 p.m. on November 2, following the closing ceremony at 1:45 p.m.
More Details: WylieTexas.gov/TheWallThatHeals

Volunteer to help set up or assist visitors: WylieTexas.gov/TheWallThatHeals/Volunteer

If you know a Vietnam veteran who returned home and later died, you can apply to honor them for their service through VVMF’s In Memory program. Learn more at: vvmf.org/In-Memory-Program

The three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. is 375 feet in length and stands 7.5 feet high at its tallest point. Visitors will experience The Wall rising above them as they walk towards the apex, a key feature of the design of The Wall in D.C. Thank you to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF.org) for bringing The Wall That Heals to Wylie.

Schedule of Events:
Tue, Oct. 28 - 12 pm, Motorcade Es**rt Through Wylie
Thu, Oct. 30 - 12 am, Exhibit Opens
Thu, Oct. 30 - 6 pm, Opening Ceremony
Sat, Nov. 1 - 7 pm, PTSD Awareness Candlelight Vigil
Sun, Nov. 2 - 1:45 pm, Closing Ceremony

10/30/2025

5 Loaves Ministries celebrated 10 years of service with an open house, ribbon cutting, and a new mural honoring a decade of community support. 💙 The Wylie News was there to capture the celebration!