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

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

• 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

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.

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).