http://www.wylienews.com/ On July 24, Randall McGuire contacted American Legion Hale-Combest Post 315 Wylie concerning the USO initiative named Operation Hydration to collect bottled water for the troops at Fort Hood. http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=4171&z=21 The Wylie Chamber of Commerce is looking for sponsors, donors and goodie bag items for its new teacher lunch set for 11:30 a.m. Aug. 15 at Wylie East High School. http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=4150&z=21 The Wylie Municipal Complex, which opened for business in January 2011, has won a Brick Industry Association Best in Brick Design, Best in Class award in the municipal/government category. http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=4097&z=21 Methodist Health System today announced that its board of directors has approved a facility expansion plan of $120 million to add a 125-bed acute-care hospital at the Methodist Richardson Medical Center Bush/Renner location. Scheduled to open in fall 2014, the hospital will be located at the southeast corner of Renner Road and Bush Turnpike in Richardson. http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=4086&z=21 Lake Pointe Health Network physicians, leaders and clinicians gathered May 31 to celebrate the Robert A Warriner III, M.D., Center of Excellence award, which was give to the Lake Pointe Wound Care Center in recognition of meeting the Center of Distinction quality standards for two consecutive years. http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=4051&z=21 The Lavon Area Chamber of Commerce recently held its annual awards banquet to recognize those who have made a difference in the community. http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=4032&z=21 Bob Heath - the man responsible for restoring many of the buildings in downtown Wylie - was recently honored with the Colin County Historical Commission's Leadership in Preservation award. http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=3992&z=21 Ofilia Barrera, youth services supervisor for Wylie's Rita & Truett Smith Public Library, has been named Librarian of the Year in the State of Texas by the Texas Library Association. The award was presented April 18 during the TLA's annual conference in Houston. http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=3958&z=21 Alexa Townsend, a Wylie East HS senior, has done more than just talk about making a difference in the world; she's actually started her own non-profit organization, Healthy Hope, and is distributing basic medical and hygienic supplies to the homeless. http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=3892&z=21 In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Refuge has been granted accredited member status with the American Sanctuary Association as well as the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries. http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=3768&z=21 The Wylie Downtown Merchants Association's annual Shopping Spree contest begins today, Wednesday, Nov. 23, and continues to Dec. 17. http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=3685&z=21 The city of Wylie has been named as one of the top 100 places to work in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The city was the only government entity recognized and was ranked number 19 in its category, Top Mid-size Companies, for the DFW area. http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=3680&z=21 Smith Public Library will offer the seminar Getting Back into the Workplace from 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 15 and 29 and 9 to 11 a.m. Nov. 19. http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=3645&z=21 Mayor Eric Hogue introduced Wylies newest business citizens to those gathered at 3460 W. FM 544, Suite 500, Oct. 15, as the ribbon was cut on a new AT&T store corporate located in front of SuperTarget. http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=3627&z=21 Members of the newly formed Wylie Historical Society are dedicated to honoring Wylies past and preserving the citys heritage. The group met Sept. 20 to work on the societys by-laws and continue pursuing nonprofit status. http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=3612&z=21 The Collin Theatre Center at Collin College has announced its 2011-12 season. http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=3590&z=21 Wylies Dominos Pizza, National Fire Protection Association and Wylie Fire-Rescue are teaming up to promote fire safety during Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 9 through 15. http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=3572&z=21 In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Refuge and Sanctuary has announced the arrival of two male cheetahs Sam and Kodi. The 7-year-old brothers are from the Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Glen Rose. http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=3554&z=21 Its almost time to take the podium. Your hands are moist, your mouth is dry, and the butterflies in your stomach are flipping around like theyre in a bounce house. http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=3511&z=21 Although budget cuts prevented Wylie ISD from hiring a huge group of new teachers, the ones who are joining the district appeared ready and eager to start the 2011-12 year when they were treated to a barbecue lunch Aug. 10. http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=3478&z=21 The Texas Coalition for Animal Protection is hosting a low-cost spay and neuter clinic for Collin County Monday, Aug. 15. Animals may be dropped off at Collin County Animal Services between 8 and 9 a.m. and picked up between 4 and 5 p.m. at the countys animal shelter, 4750 Community St. in McKinney. http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=3455&z=21 Bill Collins said he was humbled and honored when the Texas Propane Gas Association appointed him 2011 president of the board of directors. http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=3443&z=21 A local hot rod shop, North Texas Customs, donated space and time to a photo shoot by Dallas photographers Christie McMillon and Kevin Dukes. http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=3431&z=21 When Ron Lovett stood up in public forum at the July 12 meeting of Wylie City Council, he expressed a sentiment many people are expressing to their friends and neighbors: Whats Purple Haze, a business that purports to sell detox, glass pipes and novelties, doing smack in the middle of town at the intersection of Hwy. 78 and FM 544? http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=3419&z=21 Members of East Fork Masonic Lodge #650 honored Dr. Charles Chuck Kerin, owner of the Parker Road Veterinary Hospital, with the Community Builder Award, the highest honor bestowed on a non-Mason. http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=3406&z=21 Applications for Leadership Wylie Class IX are now being accepted. Leadership Wylie is a program offered by the Wylie Chamber of Commerce to any interested citizen who lives or works in Wylie or is a member of the Wylie Chamber. http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=3377&z=21 It was just another typical day for Wylie resident and Big Daddys Roadhouse owner Kelly Duncan until his phone rang. When Duncan answered he immediately recognized the familiar voice of the caller. http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=3367&z=21 Two city of Wylie employees Planning and Mapping Technician Lisa Price and Wylie Police Officer Brenda Martin were working for the city when the municipal center on Hwy. 78 was the new facility in town and they are still city employees. http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=3347&z=21 All six of the dogs inside the Parker Road Veterinarian Hospital when it caught fire Saturday morning were transported safely to the City of Wylie Animal Shelter, according to Fire Chief Randy Corbin. http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=3145&z=21 During the 2010 holiday season, the city of Wylies Reach for a Star Christmas giving program assisted 506 children from 202 families. http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=2867&z=21 he Wylie and Sachse chambers of commerce recently had a contest to see which group could collect the most macaroni and cheese, a staple at the Wylie Community Christian Care Center. http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=2535&z=21 Despite losing her helmet, Madison Martinez hangs on as the rodeo hand times her ride during the Mutton Bustin event at the Wylie Chamber of Commerce Rodeo Friday night. http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=2507&z=21 Flowers Gardens & Landscapes received honorable mention in the 2010 Texas Excellence in Landscaping Awards for its work at the Gabbard residence, displaying excellent use of water-wise principles in landscape design. http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=2487&z=21 Savage Precision Fabrication, Inc. has added two more honors to its already impressive list of awards and achievements. It has been named Region VI and National Small Business Subcontractor of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration. http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=2456&z=21 The Wylie Championship Rodeo, presented by the Wylie Chamber of Commerce, will be held from 7 to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Sept. 17 and 18, with rain-out days Oct. 1 and 2. http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=2384&z=21 John and Belinda Hocketts new facility, Practice Swing, located at 709 Business Way in Wylie (behind the post office) is an indoor practice place for golf, baseball and softball. http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=2322&z=21 The Sachse Chamber of Commerce has officially challenged the Murphy and Wylie chambers to a Macaroni and Cheese Showdown. http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=2285&z=21 Wylie Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Sam Satterwhite talks to members of the Wylie Chamber about the area's business climate. http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=2253&z=21 Baylor Regional Medical Center at Plano President Jerri Garison recently presented a representative of the Collin County Adult Clinic with a $5,000 donation to help support the medical needs of the underserved population in Collin County. http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=2243&z=21 Sam Satterwhite, executive director of Wylie Economic Development Corporation, will be the guest speaker at the Wylie Chamber of Commerce luncheon, 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 22, at Woodbridge Golf Club. http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=2230&z=21 Priscilla Patterson and Corbin Williams have been chosen as the Wylie representatives at Camp RYLA, the Rotary Clubs youth leadership camp. http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=2195&z=21 May 31 Wylie will have a celebration honoring members of the military, veterans and their families and unveil the Veterans Memorial Monument in Olde City Park. http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=2143&z=21 Donnita Nesbit Fisher, managing editor of The Wylie News and the other four newspapers published by C&S Media, has been named president of the North and East Texas Press Association for the 2010-11 year. http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=2128&z=21 The annual Taste of Wylie event, benefiting the Community Christian Care Center, offered an alternative to traditional lunches. http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=2074&z=21 The Wylie Wylie Chamber of Commerces 25th Annual Golf Classic will be Friday, April 16, at Woodbridge Golf Club. http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=2019&z=21 Monica Whitaker does the decorating, her sister Melanie Borges handles the business, and her husband Treg does the baking. Together theyve created a trifecta of cake-baking success that has garnered three appearances on the Food Network and prize money in excess of $10,000. http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=1977&z=21 The Best of Wylie results are in! http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=1921&z=21 On behalf of the Wylie Chamber of Commerce, I would like to thank everyone who attended the 32nd Annual Community Awards Banquet Jan. 30 at the Hyatt Place. http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=1896&z=21 Annual Scouting for Food drive ends with pickups Saturday http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=1856&z=21 Area chambers of commerce leaders promote communities, resources http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=1815&z=21 2010 balloting begins this week http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=1689&z=21 Methodist Richardson Medical Center Foundation is celebrating the success of its annual gala. http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=1673&z=21 Fire department secretary selected as employee of the year http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=1646&z=21 Wylie City Council voted against allowing the Shell Gas and Convenience Store located at 405 S. Hwy. 78 to sell beer and wine. http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=1634&z=21 Wylie ISD staff donated more than $7,000 in cash to the Wylie Christian Care Center at part of the centers yearly fall food and funds drive. Superintendent Dr. H. John Fuller presented the funds to Raymond Cooper at the annual Week of Giving kick-off luncheon held last week at St. Anthony Catholic Church. The annual drive for the care center is the school systems only districtwide community service project each year. http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=1558&z=21 Dedication of meditation center attended by hundreds http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=1543&z=21 Despite concerns about the economy, health care and the bottom line, members of the Wylie community will once again join hands to help those less fortunate as, through several events and drives, they strive to stock the shelves at the Community Christian Care Center. http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=1508&z=21 Winners of the Spooktacular Costume contest held in conjunction with the Wylie Downtown Merchants Association Boo! on Ballard annual trick-or-treating event were... http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=1474&z=21 The city of Wylie has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year 2007-08. http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=1416&z=21 Wylie City Council recently voted to move forward with plans for the South Ballard Zoning Overlay, a district that would impose certain design standards and allowable uses on new construction in the years to come. http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=1378&z=21 Wylie Inn has achieved Best Western status. Best Western International announce today the opening of the Best Western Wylie Inn, located at 2011 N. Hwy. 78. Owned by Nash Patel, this brand-new hotel offers 51 guest rooms. http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=903&z=21 The city's annual Taste of Wylie was held last week. The winners of the taste contest received special plaques for their accomplishment. http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=807&z=21 Wylie resident Anthony Resendez has been named catering sales manager for Great Wolf Lodge of Grapevines new conference center. http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=400&z=21 The Wylie Chamber of Commerce is planning a Veterans Memorial to be placed in Olde City Park. http://www.wylienews.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=306&z=21