Wylie’s future is now in the hands of its taxpayers. The Wylie school board called a $45 million bond election last week, asking taxpayers for funds to continue construction on the district’s east side. The issue will be on the ballot of the Nov. 7 election. “By 2021, we are looking at 1,200 more students […]
Wylie Keeps Growing and Growing
Wylie is one of the fastest growing school districts in the state, a fact that can be both a blessing and a curse. The state classifies 75 of the state’s 1,032 school district’s as Fast Growth Districts, and Wylie is 17th on the list. And Wylie’s growth doesn’t appear to be stopping or even slowing […]
Growth Brings Challenges, Opportunities
The growth in the Wylie school district is either a problem, a challenge or an opportunity, depending on whom you ask. Increased traffic and water runoff – a problem. Increased need for law enforcement and first responders – a challenge. Increased customers for utility companies – an opportunity. Regardless of your definition, one thing is certain. […]
Wylie Area Continues Remarkable Growth
Wylie old-timers still remember a time when the area south of the Abilene city limits was rural. Just 30 years ago, Fairway Oaks was just developing, and 20 years ago, the Potosi area only had two subdivisions. Well those days are gone. South Abilene keeps growing, subdivisions keep popping up right and left, and what […]