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September 30,2024 - Your weekly update on what's happening in the City of Wylie*

DON'T MISS THE DEADLINE - REGISTER TO VOTE

The last day to register to vote for the November5Election is Monday, October 7. Your vote counts, so don't miss the deadline—register today!

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FAMILY FUN AT NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, OLDE CITY PARK

Celebrate National Night Out as a community on October 1, 5:30 pm—8 pm, in historic downtown Wylie in Olde City Park. Join theWylie Police Department,Wylie Fire Rescue, andWylie Public Worksfor this FREE family-friendly event featuring hot dogs, drinks,vehicle displays, inflatables, fun kids activities,a brief fireworks finale, and more!

Celebrate as a community, return home, turn your porch light on, and meet your neighbors.

Click here for more information on this community event.

MANUFACTURING DAY IN WYLIE

Each year, theCity of Wylie, theWylie Area Chamber of Commerce, and theWylie Economic Development Corporationpartner with local manufacturers, the Wylie Independent School District, and Collin College to educate our students about the many career opportunities in the manufacturing world. Texas is home to over 34,000 manufacturing firms employing nearly 1.3 million Texans.

Wylie’s 63 manufacturing businesses generate more than $140,000,000 in annual manufacturing sales and provide more than 1,770 manufacturing jobs for our residents and the surrounding area.

Do you have a graduating student looking into career opportunities next year? Attend some of these great events happening this month. On October 3, Sanden International USA and Cates Control Systems are hosting an Open House for the public from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at601 Sanden Blvd. On October 10, Barco Pump and Lone Star Circuits will host an Open House forthe public from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm at 910 Hensley Lane.

For more information,email info@wylieedc.com

BLOOD DRIVE OCTOBER 15

Did you know that Carter BloodCare must see 1,500 blood donors each day to meet the needs of patients across North, Central, and East Texas? Give the gift of life on Tuesday, October 15,at the Wylie Municipal Complex Blood Drive, 11 am - 3 pm, 300 Country Club Road.

Click here to schedule your donation time.

Donors will receive a Tailgate Trio gift pack featuring a Dallas Cowboys-themed "How 'Bout Them Donors!" T-shirt, a football-styled drink koozie, and a sticker. Donors from all sites throughout the month of October will also be entered to win a Weber tailgating grill. Donors from all sites during the week of October 13 will be entered in a drawing to win four Dallas Cowboy tickets and a parking pass.

WISD VISITS CITY HALL

Mayor Porter, Mayor pro tem Forrester, Councilman Williams, and Councilman Mulliqi welcomed Wylie East High students in special education to City Hall for a tour and QA session. The students loved seeing the historical minute books and maps, hearing about the many projects, including Pirate Cove Playground, and learning about the Planning Department. We love our Wylie School District and students!

CONSTRUCTION PROHIBITED ON FEDERAL HOLIDAYS

The City Council recently added federal holidays to the City Ordinance that limits construction hours and days. Here is a summary of the ordinance:
  • Allowed construction hours are 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday - Saturday
  • Sunday work is not permitted
  • Work on the eleven official federal holidays is not permitted
  • Deliveries will be prohibited outside the approved construction hours
  • Stop Work Orders will be issued on the spot for violations
  • Citations will be issued for continued violations
The eleven federal holidays are New Year’s Day,Martin Luther King’s Birthday,Washington’s Birthday,Memorial Day,Juneteenth National Independence Day, Labor Day,Columbus Day,Veterans’ Day,Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

Click here for more details

STAY INFORMED, KEEP CONNECTED

Did you know you can attend and speak at City Council Meetings? Meetings are scheduled for the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 6 p.m., Wylie City Hall, 300 Country Club Rd. Residents wishing to speak at the meeting should arrive before 6 p.m. and fill out the form located in the lobby. We value and welcome your input and involvement.

Did you know you have access to the same detailed City Council meeting information as City Council members (except executive session items)? Agendas and packets are posted the Friday before the meetingatWylieTexas.gov/Agenda. You can also subscribe to an email every Saturdaycontaining a direct link to all Board and Commission meetings scheduled for the following week, includingCity Council Meetings.Subscribe now.

REMAINING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS FOR 2024:October 8, October 22, November 12, December 10

Can't make it to the meeting? Did you know you can watch live-streaming videos of Council Meetings? Click on the TV iconat the bottom ofWylieTexas.govto view live meetings in their entirety. To watch ameeting replay, click on the video replay buttonbeside each meeting atWylieTexas.gov/Agenda.

MAYOR'S CITY COUNCIL RECAP

Follow us onFacebook.com/WylieTexasand join Mayor Matthew Porter and City Manager Brent Parker the Friday after every Council Meeting at 2 pm for a meeting recap and update on City happenings.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Family History Friday

Friday, October 18, 10 am - 4:30 pm
Smith Library - 300Country Club Dr, Bldg 300

Join us for aday of genealogy webinars provided by the Genealogy Network of Texas (GNT). All sessions will be streamed and pre-recorded specifically for the event.Please take a look at the full agenda.

Register today
Wylie Whispers Ghost Tours
of Downtown Wylie


October 4-5
Brown House - 301 N. Ballard Ave

Encounter the spirits of early Wylie-ites as you tour Historic Downtown Wylie!

Admission is $20 per person (suitable for ages 12 and up).
Proceeds from this event will benefit the Wylie Historical Society, Wylie Parks & Recreation, and the Smith Public Library. All donations are non-refundable.

Get tickets

PUMPKINS ON THE PRAIRIE


Friday, October 18, 6 - 7:15 pm
Wylie Recreation - 300 Country Club Dr, Bldg 200

Add fall cheer to your front porch. Make memories with your family, enhance creativity, and share in a fall tradition. Paint or carve a hand-selected pumpkin. Create a silly, scary, goofy, or toothless jack-o-lantern to take home. Parent participation is required.

Register Now!- $19 / $15. All supplies provided.

MUST LOVE DOGS - OR CATS!

Did you know you can volunteer atWylie Animal Services?Volunteers are an important part of our organization's mission to promote the health, safety, and welfare of pets and people in the City of Wylie.Volunteers work closely with Animal Services staff in many areas of the operations by assisting in the care and placement of animals in the shelter and providing support for administrative programs and education efforts.

Do you love dogs?Work directly with shelter staff by providing the dogs with human companionship, exercise, and environmental enrichment. Are cats your jam?Work directly with shelter staff to help the cats receive human companionship, playtime, and environmental enrichment.

Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Under18 will require a parent or guardian waiver.Complete a volunteer questionnaire and application in person at the animal shelter (949 Hensley Lane).

Equipment Operator I - Public Works - Entry Level Position
$44,928.00 - $51,667.20 Annually

The City of Wylie is seeking Equipment Operator I applicants within Public Works. The selected applicant will perform manual labor and related work as required. Supervision is provided by the appropriate supervisor based on the assigned department. Public Works staff work four ten-hour days, Monday through Thursday, and are closed on Friday.

Apply for this and many other jobs at WylieTexas.gov/Jobs
UPCOMING MEETINGS

Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting
Tuesday, October 1 at 6:00 pm

City Council Meeting
Tuesday, October 8at 6:00 pm

Animal Shelter Advisory Board Regular Meeting
Wednesday, October 9 at 6:00 pm

Wylie City Hall
300 Country Club Rd. Bldg 100

You can register to speak on the day of the meeting by filling out a form in the lobby before the meeting.

Watch the meetings live atWylieTexas.gov/Video, or on replay atWylieTexas.gov/Agenda

*Provided by the City of Wylie TX 

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