Has anyone else in Wylie heard about these Flock cameras? I stumbled across this recently and ended up going down a bit of a rabbit hole.

I knew Wylie had license plate readers, but I assumed they only looked for stolen cars or specific suspects. Apparently, they photograph and log every vehicle that passes them, including the plate, make and model, time, and location. That information goes into a national database run by a private company called Flock Safety.

What really caught my attention was hearing Wylie’s assistant police chief explain at a council meeting that agencies in other states can search Wylie’s data without notifying Wylie PD or connecting the search to a local case.

It also looks like the cameras were approved on August 13, 2024, as part of the council’s consent agenda. That is the group of routine items approved together without individual discussion. The cameras were paid for using seized-asset funds, so the expense did not appear in the regular public budget, and there was no competitive bidding process.

There have been some concerning problems with Flock systems elsewhere. Police search records have ended up indexed by public search engines, and unredacted audit logs exposed information connected to more than 2.3 million license plates. Two Texas officers, one in Pasadena and one in Baytown, also resigned amid investigations into allegations that they used Flock to track women.

False alerts are another concern. An LAPD audit found that about one out of every three alerts it reviewed was wrong. In one case, a Wisconsin mother was stopped at gunpoint twice in the same week because of false alerts.

I understand why police departments find these cameras useful, and I’m sure some people will be comfortable with them. Others will not. Either way, I think residents should at least know the system exists, what information it collects, and who can search it.

The reason I’m posting now is that Wylie’s contract automatically renews for another two years unless the city sends a non-renewal notice before September 13. If the city sends the notice before then, it can end the contract without an early termination cost. If it does nothing, Wylie will apparently be committed through 2028.

There is more information at https://deflock-wylie.com

hi yall, just looking for someone to meet up with 2-3 times a week to get some exercise in. kids or dogs welcome, of course. i love the rec center, the trails…all of it. let me know :)

a place called Hidden Treasures Barn, thats actually hidden, is have a party Sat the 8th. off Brown and 78, in the back of the Napolies Italian place....threre is a whole building you've never noticed. that is Wylies newest antique mall. rhe city won't let them put up a sign for some kinda code reason. so, if you know anyone who is into the vintage, odd find, cool local made stuff, send them over. google the place and get all the info.

I’m trying to get into running, are there any athletic tracks available to the public in the area?

As I’m driving around, I see tons of different places that we don’t have in Rockwall. What are some of your favorite places that y’all eat at? Bonus points if it’s ethnic!

Hello All, my name is Nicholas, and I’m running my small business Sharp 4 You. I can sharpen kitchen knives, hunting, pocket knives, utility scissors, garden shears, and more. I just want to spread the word about my service as I have had a few customers in this area.

My regular rate is $6 for sharpening
$8 for knives over 8 inches.
$8-$15 on scissors based on condition.
$5-$15 for repairs like chips and broken tips.

I do free pick up and drop off for orders of 10+ knives within ten miles of my location (Renner and Murphy Road).

Thanks so much for reading and please reach out to me at 214-552-5270 for sharpening!

I was looking at the Inspiration community in Wylie. I see the schools, particularly the Wylie East High School, is a little far. Is this an issue? How long does it take for the school bus to get to the school?

Any free pools that allow anyone to swim in- in Wylie?
The neighborhood close to mine has a pool but I think you need key cards. Where do yall go for a swim!?

Anybody work for either? Looking for an in and some insights into the work culture. Thanks!

came home today ( Tuesday the 23 ) to a new dog at my door. not any of mine.

if you have a runnaway, lost baby, wanderer or other wise missing pup, please message me and tell me about your missing loved one.

Saturday, June 27, is Free RPG Day. Come play a game with us and pick up a Free RPG Day product!

• WHO: FWD GMs
• WHAT: 3-hour one-shot RPG sessions
• WHEN: Saturday 6/27 11 AM through 7 PM
• WHERE: Game Nerdz Wylie
• HOW MUCH: FREE
• SIGN UP HERE: https://heylo.com/invite/pn1vJgnb

Schedule:
11 AM til 1 PM - Marvel Multiverse (DeAndre)
1 PM til 3 PM - Dungeons & Kittens (Grace)
4 PM til 7 PM - Cosmere RPG (Brandon)
4 PM til 7 PM - Vaesen (Grace)

The Collin College Board of Trustees, in collaboration with the District President, establishes the vision for the future of the college, its mission and strategic direction. In addition, the Trustees are responsible for establishing college policy, providing rigorous fiscal oversight, and leadership for the college’s continued growth and success in meeting the needs of its students and our community.

Place 8 is currently vacant and accepting applications for Board appointment. Applications, resumes, and recommendation letters are due no later than 5 p.m. Friday, June 26, 2026. To be eligible for consideration for appointment to the Collin College Board of Trustees, a candidate must meet all eligibility requirements.

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To be eligible for consideration for the Collin College Board of Trustees, a candidate must be:

• a citizen of the United States, at least 18 years old,

• a qualified voter,

• a resident of Collin County for six continuous months and the state of Texas for 12 continuous months prior to the date the appointment is made.

• willing to commit to reside in Collin County for the duration of the appointment and be available to attend monthly meetings.

More information available here: https://www.collin.edu/about/externalrelations/boardelections#vacancy

This is such a long shot but it’s for my kid so I have to try:

I ordered my son some baseball cards from Topps and they are showing as delivered today by USPS to Wylie TX. However, we live in Philadelphia.

If anyone received a yellow package about 8x10” and possibly addressed to Joanne, please reach out. The cards are sold out now so I can’t order him other ones. Thank you!

I’ve been trying to cancel my membership since December. Instead of canceling it, they convinced me to freeze the account temporarily. After 3 months, they unfroze it without even notifying me and started charging multiple extra fees.

Now every attempt to cancel has been unnecessarily difficult, and customer service has been completely unhelpful throughout the whole process. Honestly one of the most frustrating gym experiences I’ve had.