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Wylie, Texas

Located in Collin County, Texas, Wylie was established in 1886. Grew from 15,000 in 2000 to 57,000+ today. Near Lake Lavon in Collin County.
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Founded 1886 | Population 57,000 | Peak 57,000 (2024) | County Collin County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Wylie, Texas

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1886 Founded: Railroad town.
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1946 Incorporated: Wylie was officially incorporated as a city.
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1960 Parks & Recreation: Wylie developed parks and recreational facilities that became central to community life.
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2010 Growth: Explosive DFW growth.
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Latest News in Wylie

Jan 1, 1970
Wheel of Fortune Contestant Wins $62,000 After Solving This Easy Puzzle
A single letter choice ended up making the difference between walking away with a strong cash total—and missing out on a brand-n…
Jan 1, 1970
She Had To Sleep In Her Car After Her House Burned Down But Today She’s A Household Name
Kelly Clarkson has established a career marked by powerful vocals, down-to-earth humor, and an uncommon gift for resonating with f…
Jan 1, 1970
Wheel of Fortune Contestant Loses $60K After Failing To Solve This Tough Bonus Round Puzzle
A “Wheel of Fortune” contestant came within outstanding distance of a major payday this week, only to walk away empty-handed a…
Jan 1, 1970
He Had Severe Asthma And Was Called ‘Odd’ Growing Up But He Became One Of America’s Biggest Stars
Long before rock legends dominated stadiums and social media created overnight stars, Ricky Nelson was already one of America’s …
Jan 1, 1970
Man Who Survived Cancer Reveals Dramatic Transformation After Investing $70,000 In Body Tattoos, Including On His Eyeballs
In a jaw-dropping display of individuality, TikTok sensation Quest Gulliford, a cancer survivor with an extensive collection of ta…
Jan 1, 1970
Contestant Misses Out On $1 Million Due To This Brutal ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Puzzle
A recent episode of Wheel of Fortune left fans stunned when a contestant froze during a high-stakes Bonus Round — with a potenti…

Complete Historical Timeline

1886 Transport
Founded
1946 Government
Incorporated
1960 Culture
Parks & Recreation
2010 Business
Growth

Did You Know?

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Grew from 15,000 in 2000 to 57,000+ today.
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Near Lake Lavon in Collin County.
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One of the fastest-growing DFW suburbs.
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Wylie was founded in 1886.
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Wylie has a population of approximately 57,000.

Famous People from Wylie, Texas

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Herbert M. Shelton
Politician, Dietitian · Born Oct 6, 1895 · Died Jan 1, 1985 (age 89)
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Victor Ulloa
Association Football Player · Born Mar 4, 1992 · Age 33
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Kylie Rae Harris
Singer, Singer-Songwriter · Born May 15, 1989 · Died Sep 4, 2019 (age 30)

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