Wylie ISD Music Programs Earn Seven National Honors, Putting the District on a Bigger Stage
Seven Wylie ISD music groups have earned 2026 recognition from the Foundation for Music Education, a record that reflects years of steady work.
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A Record 10 National Merit Semifinalists: What This Milestone Means for Wylie ISD
Wylie High School seniors claim a record 10 National Merit Semifinalist spots — the most in a single year in district history.
Boo on Ballard Returns Oct. 29: Your Guide to Wylie's Biggest Halloween Night
Boo on Ballard brings trick-or-treating, costumes, and candy to Historic Downtown Wylie and Olde City Park on Oct. 29, 6–8 pm.
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Every Monday Night, a Second Chance: Wylie's Free GED Classes Are Quietly Changing Lives
Free GED prep classes at Rita & Truett Smith Public Library run through May 2027, funded by a local donation and open to all Wylie-area adults.
Wylie Parks & Trails: An Outdoor Guide
A local guide to Wylie, TX parks, trails, and outdoor recreation—from Founders Park to Lake Lavon and everything in between.
Wylie East Girls Take District Gold, and Both Bulldogs Cross Country Programs Are Region-Bound
Wylie East's girls team claimed the District 9-6A title, sending both Wylie cross country programs to the Region II-6A meet.
Boo on Ballard Returns to Downtown Wylie With 80-Plus Participants and a Full Evening of Family Activities
Wylie's beloved Halloween street event takes over Ballard Avenue on Oct. 29, transforming historic downtown into a trick-or-treat trail.
Wylie ISD Opens Two New Schools at Once, Reshaping How the District Serves Its Middle-Grades Students
Hampton Intermediate and Parker Junior High opened together in August 2026, adding a fourth feeder pattern to a growing Wylie ISD.
A Record 10 Wylie High Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists
Wylie ISD announces a historic milestone: 10 Wylie High School seniors named National Merit Semifinalists, the most in district history.
Wylie ISD Earns a 92 and an 'A' From the TEA — What Does That Score Actually Mean?
Wylie ISD received an overall 'A' rating and a score of 92 from the Texas Education Agency in 2026. Here's what the numbers tell us.
Crosstown Showdown Is Friday: Everything You Need to Know for the WHS vs. Wylie East Doubleheader
Wylie High and Wylie East face off in football and volleyball on Oct. 9. Here's the schedule, venues, and what to expect.
Ten Years of Handmade: The FCC Wylie Craft Fair Returns With Holiday Shopping and Heart
The 10th Annual FCC Wylie Craft Fair on Oct. 10 brings local crafters and early holiday shoppers together at First Christian Church.
Wylie High School's Percussion Ensemble Earns a Spot on the National Stage
The Wylie High School Percussion Ensemble has been invited to perform at the Music for All Sandy Feldstein National Percussion Festival in Indianapolis.
Ballard Avenue Goes Trick-or-Treat: Wylie's Boo on Ballard Returns October 29
More than 80 businesses and nonprofits transform Historic Downtown Wylie into a free Halloween trail on October 29, 6–8 PM.
Family-Friendly Things to Do in Wylie, TX
From big cat sanctuaries to splash pads and toy museums, here is your local guide to family-friendly activities in Wylie, TX.
Things To Do in Wylie
Full Guide →Lavon Lake & East Fork Park
Boating, fishing, swimming beach, and the Trinity Trail for hiking and horseback riding on the south shore of Lavon Lake
In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue
Nonprofit big-cat sanctuary near Lake Lavon, open to the public on weekends for tours of rescued tigers, lions, and other exotics
Founders Park & Pirate Cove
82-acre park next to Wylie High School with ball fields, sand volleyball, and the fully-inclusive Pirate Cove accessible playground
Historic Downtown Wylie
Ballard Avenue's restored storefronts, the Brown House Museum, local shops, and Olde City Park in the original railroad town center
Wylie Opry
Community country and gospel music venue on North Ballard Avenue with live weekend shows performed by the Texas Legend Band
Rita & Truett Smith Public Library
Wylie's public library on Country Club Road with family programs, storytimes, and community meeting space
Collin Park Marina
Full-service Lake Lavon marina on Saint Paul Road with boat slips, launch access, and the seasonal floating Boathouse restaurant
Woodbridge Golf Club
Wylie's public 18-hole golf course winding through the Woodbridge community, with a driving range, pro shop, and grill open to all
Wylie Recreation Center
Indoor pool, gym, fitness studios, and an indoor walking track at the Municipal Complex, with programs for every age
Where to Eat in Wylie
Downtown barbecue and Tex-Mex, Puerto Rican and seafood, plus a floating lake restaurant — a full guide to Wylie's local kitchens