After 32 Years, the Wylie Championship Rodeo Still Draws a Crowd Under the September Sky
The Wylie Area Chamber's two-night UPRA-sanctioned rodeo returns Sept. 11–12, 2026, with bull riding, vendor booths, and free kids' activities.
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Wylie ISD Opens Two New Campuses at Once — and the Numbers Behind Them Are Worth Understanding
Hampton Intermediate and Parker Junior High opened in August 2026, funded by a $136M bond and serving a fast-growing Wylie community.
Free GED Prep Classes Start Sept. 14 at Wylie's Smith Public Library — Here's What to Know
Funded by Project Judy, 30 free GED prep sessions run Monday evenings at Wylie's Rita & Truett Smith Public Library through May 2027.
A New Chapter for Wylie ISD: Two Campuses, One Superintendent, and a District Hitting Its Stride
Wylie ISD opens two new campuses and enters the 2026–27 school year under its first female superintendent, Dr. Kim Spicer.
Where Wylie Shows Up: The Recreation Center and Smith Library Kick Off a Full Fall Season
From lap swimming to story times and author events, Wylie's rec center and public library are running full schedules this fall.
Two Nights of Dust and Tradition: The Wylie Championship Rodeo Returns September 11–12
The Wylie Championship Rodeo returns to the arena off Hensley Lane on Sept. 11–12, 2026, with gates opening at 6:30 pm and action starting at 7:50 pm.
Three in a Row: How Wylie East's Student-Built Solar Car Reached the Top of the Nation Again
Wylie East High School's Solar Car Team claimed its third consecutive national championship with a brand-new vehicle designed and built by students.
Wylie ISD Opens Two New Campuses and Names Its CTE Center in a Busy August
O.W. Hampton Intermediate and Richard Parker Junior High opened this month, and a new CTE center carries the name of a longtime community leader.
A Pint and a Purpose: How Glen Echo Brewing Became Downtown Wylie's Living Room
Glen Echo Brewing on Birmingham Street anchors Historic Downtown Wylie with weekly trivia nights and Food Truck Fridays that keep neighbors coming back.
A Library That Does More Than Lend Books: What's Happening at the Smith Public Library This Fall
Wylie's Rita & Truett Smith Public Library offers ongoing book clubs, story time, computer classes, and more at 300 Country Club Rd.
Two New Campuses, Thousands of First-Day Footsteps: Wylie ISD's Newest Schools Are Open
Hampton Intermediate and Parker Junior High welcomed students for the first time on Aug. 13, built through Wylie's 2023 Growth Management Bond.
Two Nights, One Arena: What Makes the Wylie Championship Rodeo a Collin County Tradition
The Wylie Championship Rodeo returns Sept. 11–12, 2026, with bull riding, barrel racing, and live entertainment at the arena off Hensley Lane.
Your Weekly Playbook for Glen Echo Brewing This August and September
Food Truck Fridays, Wednesday trivia at 6:30 PM, and a new menu make Wylie's downtown taproom worth putting on your calendar.
Pirates on Top: How Wylie High School's Esports Team Conquered a National Championship
Wylie High School's APEX Legends team claimed a national esports title, putting the Pirates among the country's premier high school programs.
Wylie, TX FAQ: What Newcomers Ask
Real answers to the questions people ask before moving to Wylie, TX — schools, housing costs, taxes, safety, parks, and more.
A New Voice for Wylie ISD's Education Foundation: Kim Crumrine Steps Into the Role
The Wylie ISD Education Foundation has named Kim Crumrine as its next Executive Director, succeeding Windi Fuller who returns to the classroom.
19,000 Students Head Back to Class as Wylie ISD Opens Its Doors for 2026–27
Wylie ISD's 20 campuses welcome approximately 19,000 students on August 13 as the new school year gets underway across the district.
Two Nights, One Arena: What Makes the Wylie Championship Rodeo a Collin County Tradition
The Wylie Championship Rodeo returns Sept. 11–12 behind Wylie High School, with bull riding, barrel racing, and gates opening at 6:30 PM each night.
Free ESL Classes at Wylie's Smith Public Library Give Beginners a Place to Start
The Rita & Truett Smith Public Library is offering free Tuesday ESL classes for beginners. Here's what residents need to know.
Every First Saturday, Downtown Wylie Rolls Out the Mats on The Brown House Lawn
Free monthly Yoga in the Park sessions bring neighbors together on the lawn at The Brown House in downtown Wylie, April through October.
Three Events, One Saturday: Wylie Packs August 15 With Cars, Books, and a Lakeside Celebration
Wylie's August 15 brings an auto show at Lake Lavon, a book fair on Ballard Avenue, and an evening bash at Southfork Ranch.
Putt-Putt Through the Stacks: What to Know About Library Mini-Golf Night
The Friends of the Smith Public Library bring indoor mini-golf to Wylie on Aug. 8, with door prizes for advance ticket buyers.
Wylie ISD Opens the 2026–27 School Year on August 13 — Here Is What Families Need to Know Now
Wylie ISD's first day is August 13, 2026. Teacher prep days run Aug. 10–12, and the back-to-school portal is live now.
Annual Events & Festivals in Wylie, TX
A local guide to Wylie's best recurring festivals and community events, from bluegrass jams to rodeos and holiday celebrations.
A Field, a Wood-Fired Pie, and a Glass of Vino: Wylie Urban Farm's Pop-Up Pizzeria Night
The Wylie Urban Farm & Market hosts an authentic Italian pizza and wine pop-up on Aug. 7 — a one-night gathering rooted in local community.
Two New Wylie ISD Campuses Are Weeks Away From Opening Their Doors
Hampton Intermediate and Parker Junior High on Kreymer Lane are putting on finishing touches before students arrive August 13.
Wylie High School Theatre Arts Earns Exemplary Status for the Fourth Year Running
Wylie High School's Theatre Arts Program has received Exemplary distinction from the Texas Educational Theatre Association four consecutive years.
Wylie ISD Earns District of Distinction in Arts Education for the Third Year in a Row
For the third consecutive year, Wylie ISD has been named a Texas Art Education Association District of Distinction, honoring arts across all campuses.
Wylie's Library Is Throwing a Birthday Party for the Boy Who Lived
Smith Public Library celebrates Harry Potter's birthday on July 31 with a sorting hat, wand crafts, Hogwarts activities, and a costume contest.
Wylie, TX: Local History & Landmarks
A local guide to Wylie, TX history and landmarks — from downtown Ballard Avenue to Lake Lavon and the stories that shaped the city.
Downtown Wylie's Scavenger Hunt Turns America's 250th Birthday Into a Street-Level Adventure
The Ballard Avenue scavenger hunt sends participants through 12 downtown stops to solve clues and uncover a hidden message all summer long.
Wylie ISD Opens Its 22nd and 23rd Campuses This August
O.W. Hampton Intermediate and Richard Parker Junior High open on Kreymer Lane in August 2026, marking a milestone in Wylie ISD's growth.
Four Years Running: How Wylie High School's Theatre Arts Program Keeps Earning Exemplary Recognition
Wylie High School's Theatre Arts Program earned Exemplary status from the Texas Educational Theatre Association for the fourth consecutive year in 2026.
Wylie ISD Back-to-School Fair Returns July 29 — Here's What Families Need to Know
The annual Wylie ISD Back-to-School Fair runs 8–10 a.m. on July 29 at The Cross Church Event Center. Get the logistics before you go.
Best Places to Work Remotely in Wylie, TX
From coworking spaces to mission-driven cafés, here are the best spots in Wylie, TX to get work done outside the home.
Sorting Hats and Wand Crafts: Smith Public Library Throws a Birthday Bash for the Boy Who Lived
Rita & Truett Smith Public Library celebrates Harry Potter's birthday July 31 with crafts, a costume contest, and Hogwarts activities.
Shake Shack Is Headed to Wylie, Staking a Spot Near FM 544 and Hooper Road
The nationally known burger brand is coming to Wylie near the SW corner of FM 544 & Hooper Rd., the latest sign of the city's retail growth.
What's Being Built in Wylie Right Now
A running tracker of Wylie's active growth — a new corporate headquarters on John Yeager Way, the city's slate of road and signal projects, two schools opening on Kreymer Lane, and the housing still coming out of the ground.
Before the First Cold Front: A Fall Prep List for Wylie Homes
Lavon Lake humidity, the wet-to-dry-to-wet swing of Blackland clay, and two very different housing stocks — how to get a Wylie house ready for fall depending on which part of town you live in.
A Weekend on the Water: Lavon Lake and East Fork Park in Wylie
Boat ramps, a swimming beach, the Trinity Trail, and an equestrian loop — a local's guide to spending a weekend at East Fork Park on the Wylie side of Lavon Lake.
How Ballard Avenue Became the Heart of Historic Downtown Wylie
From a railroad right-of-way in 1887 to the Brown House Museum, the Wylie Opry, and Olde City Park — the story of Ballard Avenue and why it still anchors the community.
Inside Wylie ISD's 2026-27 Year: Two New Campuses and a Rezoning
A parent's guide to the Collin County district's coming school year — the two schools opening in August on Kreymer Lane, the grade-band structure, the Wylie East feeder, and the rezoning that made room for all of it.
So You're Moving to Wylie? Start With the Neighborhood
A grounded relocation guide to Wylie: the master-planned communities and their amenities, the older downtown blocks, the no-freeway commute reality on SH-78 and FM 544, and the patchwork of water and electric providers you inherit with an address.
Lavon Lake Beyond the Boat Ramp
The East Fork fishery, the Trinity Trail's horse-and-boot corridor, a big-cat rescue on Skyview Drive, and the disc-golf and civic-loop trails in town — a year-round look at outdoor Wylie that goes past the launch line.
Eating and Shopping Your Way Down Ballard Avenue
A morning-to-evening crawl of downtown Wylie: breakfast at the corner cafe, Italian and Mexican mid-block, a brewery a block over, and the boutiques, coffee house, and antique mall in between.
The Six Weeks Before a Wylie Summer Actually Starts
A resident's spring checklist for getting a Wylie house ready before the heat sets in, timed around the city's watering-day rules, sprinkler startups, and the storm season that arrives before summer officially does.
What's Actually in a Glass of Wylie Tap Water
Where Wylie's tap water actually comes from, why it tests as very hard, and what that means day to day for everything from coffee taste to the white film on a shower door.
The Course That Became a Neighborhood: What Woodbridge Golf Club Built Beyond the Fairways
A look at Woodbridge Golf Club, the public 18-hole course on Country Club Drive that anchors one of Wylie's largest master-planned communities, and how a round after work became the reason a lot of families chose that side of town.
Pirate Cove Without the Drive: A Family Afternoon at Founders Park
A resident's walkthrough of Founders Park and its accessible Pirate Cove playground, the in-town alternative to a Lavon Lake day trip for families who want two hours outside rather than a whole Saturday.