Mayor Hogue Welcomes KLUV and Jody Dean to Ballard Street Cafe

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Wylie Named Top 20 Best Place To Live

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Cont. Inside, KLUV

Wylie has been named number 20 on MONEY Magazine’s 2017 Best Places to Live in America list. For this year’s list, MONEY evaluated 2,400 cities on eight categories: cost of living, economy, education, housing, crime, convenience, cultural and recreational amenities, and an overall sense of pleasantness. This year, MONEY teamed with realtor.com, which provided housing market data.

“This is exciting news for Wylie,” said Mayor Eric Hogue. “It’s wonderful to get this type of national recognition – for a second time – from a prestigious organization like MONEY magazine. The country is seeing what the citizens of this community already knew – that Wylie is a great place to call home!” Cont. Inside, Money

Mayor Eric Hogue was on the air with radio personality Jody Dean when KLUV brought its morning show, “Jody Dean and the Morning Team,” to the Ballard Street Café Sept. 29. They discussed Wylie’s growth, the lively downtown area, the hometown feeling and Wylie’s great schools. Mayor Hogue introduced Jody to Raymond Cooper and told him about Mr. Cooper’s many contributions to the community. “I had the opportunity to encourage Jody to move to our great city,” the mayor said. “Unfortunately, he said he lives only a few minutes from the radio station. I told him that was not a problem, that we could find a place for KLUV to relocate here.“Seriously, we did have the opportunity to talk about the great community; Jody recognizes how unique and special this place is that we all call home.” Jody Dean said he and his crew are lucky to be able to travel around to lots of charming spots, but Wylie is near the top of the list. “What a cool place!”

KLUV Cont. From Front Page

Members of Wylie Fire Rescue known as the Wild Bunch are once again traveling to local schools and day care centers, teaching youngsters about fire safety.

This year’s show is set in the Wild West in Safety Town, where all is well until the dastardly Danger Gang arrives and arrests the Sheriff, throwing him in jail. Only when he reminds the kids about the importance of smoke detectors, calling 911, stop, drop and roll, and having regular EDITHs (exit drills in the home) is the Sheriff released from jail so he can join the Deputy to take care of the citizens of Safety Town.

As in recent years, students and a teacher are pulled from the audience to assist in demonstrating stop, drop and roll. Puppets are incorporated into the lively show, bringing laughter as well as lessons.

Firefighters Richard Hollien, Jeff Pynes, Brian Moriarty, Brandon Storm, Andrew Johnson and Michael Towne make up this year’s cast; they wrote the script and created the Safety Town backdrop that incorporates the jail as well as a general store and bank.

Fire Safety Show Set in Wild West

Nov. 18 8 am - 4 pmWylie Service Center

949 Hensley Lane (Behind Founders Park)

WylieTexas.gov/XtremeGreenThe City of Wylie and Community Waste Disposal are pleased to

announce another X-treme Green Event for the disposal of residential household hazardous waste, electronics, household metal appliances, automotive tires and document shredding. Brush and bulk will not be accepted. For complete details, including acceptable items and limits,

go to WylieTexas.gov/XtremeGreen.

Noting Wylie’s “booming economy, low unemployment, and job growth,” MONEY editors said, “Wylie is one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas. Incorporated as a town in 1887, Wylie grew steadily during the Great Depression years, unlike many rural Texas communities, relying on onions as the town’s cash crop. By the 1940s, it had become nicknamed ‘Wide Awake Wylie,’ for its late-night socializing and shopping habits.”

That “same community spirit” is one of the many reasons Wylie has landed on MONEY’s “Best Places” list for the second time – it was ranked 25 in 2015. In addition to a crime rate that is “well below the national average,” editors said that Wylie’s citizens get together for such events as “bluegrass festivals, the local rodeo, pedal car races, and other outdoor concerts.

“Historic Downtown Wylie attracts residents and visitors with many shops, century-old buildings, and Olde City Park.” Editors also noted Wylie’s hike and bike trails and proximity to Lavon and Ray Hubbard lakes, which provide recreational opportunities.

Wylie ISD was also a factor. “Students in the Wylie School District tend to score above the national and state averages on the SAT and ACT; its high school graduation rate, meanwhile, is just shy of 95 percent.”

Money Magazine Cont. From Front Page

Join the P.O.L.I.C.E. Club for a co-ed, slow-pitch, single-elimination softball tournament, Sunday, Nov. 5, Founders Park. Tournament play begins at 9 am with the championship game at 7 pm. All proceeds benefit a Wylie Public Safety Department member fighting cancer.

The P.O.L.I.C.E. Club, made up of students from Wylie East and Wylie High, is sponsored by the Wylie Police school resource officers. The organization gives students a better understanding of the law enforcement profession and teaches students leadership and character traits. Members volunteer at community events such as National Night Out, Boo on Ballard, and the Wylie Championship Rodeo.

“The P.O.L.I.C.E. Club members take their commitment to service very seriously,” said Wylie Police Officer Michael Stewart. “They are dedicated to helping this city employee deal with her medical costs as she fights cancer.”

For more information about the tournament or club, email Off. Stewart at Michael.Stewart@WylieISD.net.

Wylie Senior Recreation Center is hosting two special Halloween events to celebrate the spooky holiday.

First, it’s a Dinner Double Feature on Oct. 28, from 4 to 8:30 pm. Spend the afternoon and early evening watching two classic films, “Beetlejuice” and “The Addams Family.” For only $5 per person, enjoy the movies and a hauntingly good meal in between, including a holiday-themed dessert. The movies are shown on the big screen at the senior rec center.

Then there’s a Halloween party on Oct. 31, from 1 to 3 pm. Guests are invited to wear their most creative Halloween costumes for a contest – prizes awarded for the top three costumes! There will be Halloween-themed games and a “Monster Mash” dance-off. Attend-ees are asked to bring a ready-to-eat treat. It’s sure to be a scream!

Contact the senior recreation center staff at Recreation@WylieTexas.gov or 972-516-6349 with questions and to register. Please be sure to sign up so there will be enough food and fun for all. The center is located at 800 Thomas St.

P.O.L.I.C.E. Club Softball Tournament

Seniors Scare Up Halloween Fun