What began as an ice cream social hosted by downtown merchants 34 years ago, has turned into one of Wylie’s biggest events. Now known as Bluegrass on Ballard, the free all-day affair not only includes bluegrass bands, but arts and crafts, chili cook-off, food trucks...

Vickie Adams said she has always wanted to write a novel. And in the past, the Murphy resident started to write a couple of different novels, but said she didn’t take time to fully “flesh out the ideas” so she never finished them. Writing a book is not an easy feat...

Local aviation and remote control enthusiasts alike fly their aircraft in the skies over a park in Princeton. The Richardson Radio Control Club (RRCC) flies its planes out of Bratonia Park, located at 6540 FM 546 in Princeton. On a sunny day with fair winds, the...

Hot cars are no place for kids, let alone dogs in this Texas heat. Our furry friends such as dogs and cats can’t regulate their internal temperature as easily as humans can. With fewer mechanisms to cool off, pets, especially dogs, have an increased risk of heatstroke...

Council passed several resolutions and amended the budget for a public works project during the Tuesday, June 21, regular council meeting. A resolution passed authorizing City Manager Mike Castro to enter an interlocal agreement with the city of Wylie for improvements...

The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) Board of Directors elected its 2022-23 officers during the May 26, regular meeting. Jack May of Garland was voted to serve as president. Richard Peasley of Frisco was voted vice president and George Crump of...

The Wylie ISD Board of Trustees will convene next week to approve a budget totaling $231 million. A public hearing on the WISD budget for fiscal year 2022-23 will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday, June 20, at the Education Service Center. The budget for the 2021-22...