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In Wylie Texas, at the In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational Center, big cats have always been the big draw for visitors.

But now some new cats are piquing folks' interest.

"The new residents from Vegas," said a visitor from Garland. Margi Bice was excited to see the new additions.

"They seem to be happy and settling in well,” Bice said. “So, I'm really excited that I came out to see them."

Two lions and three leopards from the Secret Garden of Siegfried and Roy in Las Vegas were brought here back in May. This will now be their forever home.

"They're my children," In-Sync Exotics President Vicky Keahey said.

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She said visitors may see them as celebrities but not to her.

"To me, they are as important as any of the other cats that we have," Keahey said.

Keahey said the special part is being chosen to care for them. She says her facility is known for its medical treatment.

"We were originally called for Madiba and Timba because Madiba has seizures,” Keahey said. “We have experience in seizures. We have a clinic on site. We have a vet on site and the experience that we have, that's why they called us in the first place."

There are 75 other exotic cats already living here. Some were seized by law enforcement from serious situations.

Keahey is passionate about caring for all the animals. But she wishes her job wasn't needed.

"If it's something we are going to be forced to do because of irresponsible breeding and irresponsible ownership, if it's something we're going to do I'm going to love it.” Keahey said. “I'm going to love them and I'm going to give them everything that they deserve and I'm going to make the most of what I can for them."

Emotional work she and the team will continue to do giving them a life outside show business.

In-Sync Exotic is open to the public Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Click here to learn more.

WYLIE (CBSNewsTexas.com) – We all have dreams of winning it big on game shows, but it became a reality Friday night for a North Texas woman.

The Wheel of Fortune lived up to its name for Wylie resident Julie Medcalf, who has been watching the show for as long as she can remember.

"I have just loved Wheel of Fortune my whole life," she said. "I'm old enough that I used to have one of those really big computers and the game cartridges were these big thick things and my very first game was Wheel of Fortune. I played it all the time."

Now, she watches with her son Grey.

"That's just our time together and that's what I love," she said. "We always have that time together."

Grey said his mom's quick thinking, smarts and competitive edge are unmatched.

"I was always telling her you should be on it," he said. "You should be on it and she was like I have to have someone to go with me and I said I can go with you and so finally when she got it, I was so happy for her."

"I was surprised I was selected, but it was a dream come true," Julie said.

During Friday's show, Julie put Wylie on the map while her family and friends cheered her on.

In the first five minutes, she solved two puzzles and even won a trip to Barbados.

She said she loved the experience and meeting Pat and Vanna.

"It's hard to believe it's real," she said. "You're sitting there and you see it happening and you see them in person and it's like, I can't believe I'm here. I can't believe I'm here."

Ultimately, she won about $15,000

"We had a fantastic time!" she said.

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WYLIE, Texas – (Realty News Report) – Lovett Industrial, a Houston-based real estate company and Cresset Partners, the Chicago-based real estate investment firm, broke ground on Wylie Business Center, a 274,416-SF industrial building in Wylie, in the Dallas area.

Construction of Wylie Business Center began in January 2023 and is expected to be completed December 2023. The spec building will feature a 36’ clear height, 55 dock-high doors, 185-foot truck courts, 77 trailer stalls, and 154 auto parks.

Lovett Industrial Team: Charlie Meyer and Frank Liu

In the Houston area in 2021, Lovett Industrial completed developed 1.3 million SF in Fort Bend County for Amazon.

For many years, Frank Liu’s Lovett real estate organization has been a major player in infill housing. Liu demonstrated the ability to identify Inner Loop neighborhoods that were ripe for new townhome construction by Lovett Homes and InTown Homes. With Lovett Industrial, Liu is in partnership with industrial development veteran Charlie Meyer, who spent years working at Hines.

Wylie Project to Energize Northeast Dallas Region

Colby Everett, Director at Lovett Industrial commented, “This project is positioned to boost logistics capabilities in Wylie and the surrounding Northeast Dallas municipalities.”

Located along State Highway 78, Wylie Business Center is situated within the rapidly expanding northeast side of Dallas and the greater Collin, Rockwall, and Dallas Counties. Wylie Business Center stands to benefit from the submarket’s significant rent growth due to strong fundamentals.

Industrial marketing efforts for Wylie Business Center are exclusively handled by Nathan Orbin, Kurt Griffin, and Dalton Knipe of JLL. Retail marketing will be handled by Tom Grunnah of Younger Partners. Construction financing is being provided by First National Bank of Omaha. The Conlan Company is the general contractor, Ware Malcomb is the lead architect, and Kimley Horn is serving as the project’s civil engineer.

Wylie Business Center is Lovett Industrial’s fifth industrial development in the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area; other projects include Innovation Ridge Logistics Park, Texport Logistics Center, Lovett 35 Logistics Park, and Trinity West Phases I & II, which comprise approximately 4.8 million SF of completed space. Lovett Industrial currently is active in 6 additional markets across the U.S. and has more than 7 million SF of projects currently under construction companywide.

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Photo: Courtesy Lovett and Cresset.

Caption – Lovett Breaks Ground in Wylie for Groundbreaking Photo (L-R)

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WYLIE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lovett Industrial, the Houston-based real estate investment firm, and Cresset Partners, the Chicago-based real estate investment firm, broke ground on Wylie Business Center, a 274,416 square foot class A industrial building located in Wylie, Texas. The groundbreaking ceremony included remarks from Lovett Industrial’s Co-Owner and President, Charlie Meyer, and the Mayor of Wylie, Matthew Porter.

Construction of Wylie Business Center began in January 2023 and is expected to be completed December 2023. The class A 274,416-square-foot spec building will be a state-of-the-art rear-load facility featuring a 36’ clear height, 7” reinforced concrete slab, 55 dock-high doors, 185’ truck courts, 77 trailer stalls, and 154 auto parks.

Colby Everett, Director at Lovett Industrial commented, “We are excited to partner with the City of Wylie to develop Wylie Business Center and further promote business activity in the area. This project is positioned to boost logistics capabilities in Wylie and the surrounding Northeast Dallas municipalities. We look forward to delivering a first-class building, which will appeal to high-quality tenants and generate new jobs for a growing employment base.”

Strategically located along State Highway 78, Wylie Business Center is situated within the rapidly expanding northeast side of Dallas and the greater Collin, Rockwall, and Dallas Counties. Wylie Business Center stands to benefit from the submarket’s significant rent growth due to strong fundamentals. The project will include a fully improved road, Anson Parkway, multiple access points, and onsite amenities such as commercial uses to benefit both future tenants and residents.

“We’re grateful for Lovett Industrial and their team of seasoned professionals. Lovett’s stellar track record and local expertise, paired with our national presence has enabled a highly collaborative relationship for our second project together.” – Dominic DeRose | Managing Director, Cresset Partners Real Estate

Industrial marketing efforts for Wylie Business Center are exclusively handled by Nathan Orbin, Kurt Griffin, and Dalton Knipe of JLL. Retail marketing efforts are exclusively handled by Tom Grunnah of Younger Partners. Construction financing is being provided by First National Bank of Omaha. The Conlan Company is the general contractor, Ware Malcomb is the lead architect, and Kimley Horn is serving as the project’s civil engineer.

Wylie Business Center is Lovett Industrial’s fifth industrial development in the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area; other projects include Innovation Ridge Logistics Park, Texport Logistics Center, Lovett 35 Logistics Park, and Trinity West Phases I & II, which comprise approximately 4.8 million square feet of completed space. Lovett Industrial currently is active in 6 additional markets across the U.S. and has more than 7 million square feet of projects currently under construction companywide.

About Lovett Industrial:

Founded in 2020 and based in Houston, Texas, Lovett Industrial is a privately held vertically integrated logistics real estate investment platform that seeks to develop and acquire industrial real estate assets that are differentiated by their quality, location, and functionality. Currently active in 7 markets across the United States, Lovett Industrial’s portfolio consists of approximately 12.3 million square feet of completed and under construction warehouses and in excess of 10 million square feet of warehouses planned for future development. Lovett Industrial’s founders have combined over 60+ years of experience in the commercial and industrial real estate sectors. For more information, please see our website at https://lovettindustrial.com/.

About Cresset Partners:

Cresset Partners is a private investment firm focused on providing its investors with direct access to investment opportunities in private companies, real estate, private credit, private equity secondaries, and venture capital. We focus on building outstanding, lasting partnerships by investing long-term capital, resources, and expertise to create sustainable value. We believe that long-term investing creates better alignment and reduces risk and inefficiencies, leading to better outcomes for all shareholders. Cresset Partners was founded in 2018 and has more than $2.8 billion in commitments across real estate, private equity, private credit, and venture capital. Learn more at https://cressetpartners.com.

A new collaboration between Wylie ISD and Texas Tech is expanding future learning opportunities for any district staff member, so long as they complete two semesters, or one year of employment.

The new partnership, called the Employee Educational Assistance Program, is one component of the district’s overall approach to retaining its staff, said Superintendent David Vinson. Spearheaded by Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Casey Whittle, the program will provide another avenue for professional development through further education and a more advanced degree.

“Casey has done a great job finding ways to retain people and new ways to attract people to our district,” Vinson said.

While teachers have access to professional development through staff days, this program expands the possibilities to graduating seniors from the district and other staff that may be looking to earn a bachelor’s degree and teacher certification.

Jesse Perez Mendez, dean of the Texas Tech College of Education, said the program is innovative while showing a commitment to the district’s staff.

“We are proud to partner with Wylie ISD on this innovative model for professional growth,” Mendez said. “Wylie ISD has shown incredible commitment to investing in its workforce and empowering educators and paraprofessionals to reach their full potential. The district is innovative in their focus on valuing – not just appreciating – their staff and faculty.”

Whittle said the program does not stop there with options to earn a master’s degree, graduate certificate or even a doctoral degree.

“There are people who for one reason or another may not have gotten an undergraduate degree but want to become a teacher,” Whittle said. “We’ll help them earn that degree.”

Those who participate in the program can participate in the prepaid tuition program, paying back any amount owed for a failed course, across a variety of degree paths in Texas Tech University’s College of Education. Participants are responsible for any books, fees or additional costs, and they must report their grades to the Wylie ISD Human Resources Department and commit to working for the district at least three years after graduation.

Programs will begin in the fall semester and will typically have an assigned timeframe in which employees will be expected to complete their degree plan. Individuals will also be required to meet admission requirements for the university.

Vinson said the district explored partnerships with several colleges and universities, but only Texas Tech informed them that such a partnership was feasible.

“We asked several universities if this was possible and Tech was the only one that came on board,” Vinson said. In its early stages, the program will be evaluated on an annual basis and will involve dialogue between Wylie ISD and the university, he added. Informational material distributed by the district reads, “Wylie ISD reserves the right to terminate the program’s entirety.”

For the full story, see the April 19 issue of The Wylie News.