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A Wylie East High School student was among two women killed in a weather-related five-vehicle accident, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol said. The crash occurred about 6:15 a.m. Thursday, April 3, on U.S. 75 near the Atoka County town of Tushka, the OHP said. Investigators...
Wylie senior center fielder Kayla Santiago throws the ball back into the infield after making a catch during a March 26 road game at Wylie East. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media From Staff Reports Final scores for games played by Wylie and Wylie East from March...
Staci Weaver, a private school superintendent, said would like to contribute her skills, experience and dedication to ensuring Collin College continues to be a leader in higher education. The candidate for Place 4 on the Board of Trustees holds a bachelor’s degree in...
Mignon Morse penned a children’s book based on the adventures of her dog Sadie, and Sadie’s best friend Moose. A former librarian’s long-awaited dream of seeing her name in a library catalog is about to come true. Mignon Morse, a Woodbridge resident, recently...
Betty Stephens accepts the Garrison Award at the Wylie ISD Education Foundation Boots n’ Barbecue gala, Saturday, March 29 at the Plano Center. Stephens, shown with fellow Garrison Award winners, was one of the founding members and the board president for 10 years....
Sports
Wylie senior center fielder Kayla Santiago throws the ball back into the infield after making a catch during a March 26 road game at Wylie East. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media From Staff Reports Final scores for games played by Wylie and Wylie East from March...
Wylie East senior Averi Reisinger (2) attempts to dribble the ball around Forney junior Zeniyah Russell (1) in the Region II-6A Division II final from Royse City on Tuesday, April 1. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] The...
Wylie East senior Arianna Darquea (15) scored a goal with 17 minutes remaining in the second half of last Friday's 1-0 win over Magnolia in the Region II-6A Division II semifinals. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] WACO – Once...
Wylie East senior Gabriella Ponce scores a goal during the Lady Raiders' 8-0 win over Mesquite Horn in the area round of the Class 6A Division II playoffs from Royse City on Tuesday, March 25. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media From Staff Reports Final scores for...
Wylie sophomore Kennedy Butler has a step on a Duncanville defender as she dribbles the ball up the field at Forney's City Bank Stadium on Wednesday, March 26. Photo by David Wolman / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] FORNEY – Given the defensive...
Education
Staci Weaver, a private school superintendent, said would like to contribute her skills, experience and dedication to ensuring Collin College continues to be a leader in higher education. The candidate for Place 4 on the Board of Trustees holds a bachelor’s degree in...
Betty Stephens accepts the Garrison Award at the Wylie ISD Education Foundation Boots n’ Barbecue gala, Saturday, March 29 at the Plano Center. Stephens, shown with fellow Garrison Award winners, was one of the founding members and the board president for 10 years....
T.J. Fields has been named as the new principal of Davis Intermediate School. Courtesy photo The Wylie ISD Board of Trustees kicked off its regular meeting on Monday, March 31, by celebrating student and staff achievements before turning to financial updates and legal...
The artwork of 23 WISD high school students will advance to the state-level competition in San Marcos on April 25-26. Courtesy Wylie ISD Wylie ISD high school art students showcased their talent at the regional Visual Scholastic Arts Event (VASE) in Forney, earning...
Collin College will host events at three campuses throughout March. The events will begin the spring Dignity Initiative series, which is organized by the Collin College Committee Against Gender Violence and Oppression to educate and provide action steps to end...
Life & Style
Zion National Park, Danika Perkinson/Unsplash As the days grow longer and the school year winds down, families everywhere begin to anticipate the joys of summer vacation. Planning ahead can mean the difference between a rushed, last-minute trip and a thoughtfully...
Container plants and raised garden beds are a great introduction to gardening for all ages. Location, soil, research and planning are essential. Gardening is a popular hobby all over the world, offering people a chance to connect with nature, enjoy fresh produce, and...
Outdoor living has evolved far beyond a few patio chairs and a grill—homeowners are transforming their backyards into stylish, functional extensions of their indoor spaces. Whether you’re looking to create a serene escape or a lively entertainment hub, spring is the...
Discover the best St. Patrick's Day celebrations in the U.S. Chicago dyes the Chicago River green each year for St. Patrick’s Day. As winter fades and March rolls in, cities across the United States prepare to turn green in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. What began as a...
Crafting is one of many hobbies you could consider. Hobbies allow individuals to explore their interests, meet new people and keep their brains sharp. But finding time to pursue hobbies— often after becoming empty nesters—can benefit individuals in many ways. And...
Opinion
Columnist John Moore loves pencils. Even pencils that cost $30. Courtesy John Moore They call it, “click bait.” It’s when you come across something online that sounds amazing, so you click on it to learn more. Click bait is something that turns out to be nothing as...
What unites Texans of all political persuasions is the nonpartisan principle that our government must operate in the sunlight. We have the right – and responsibility – to keep watch on how tax money is spent and how public officials make decisions. But it takes...
Last weekend, I did something I don’t think I’ve ever done before—I forgot to discuss the time change with my husband, the chief clock changer in our house. So when I woke up at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, I approached the day as “business as usual” and went downstairs to let...
Critics say a House bill proposing $7.5 billion in new funding for public education doesn’t go far enough, The Dallas Morning News reported. House Bill 2 would raise the per-student allotment by $220, to $6,360 a year. It would also invest $750 million in teacher pay...
A slim majority of Texas House members have indicated they will back House Bill 3, which creates education savings accounts that allow families to use taxpayer money for private school education. The Dallas Morning News reported that 75 Republican legislators have...
