On Christmas Eve 2008, there were just three of us working in the office. Well, technically, there was one of us working, the other two were there. A couple of the young ladies on staff either didn’t have enough vacation time built up or they were saving it for...
Wylie ISD bond election: where to find information
At the first Wylie ISD Board of Trustees meeting of the school year on Aug. 21, the board unanimously voted to place a $298 million bond proposal on the Nov. ballot. The election is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 7 and early voting is from Oct. 23 to Nov. 3. “The...
EVs charging ahead in a green revolution
Public charging station at Murphy Marketplace. Bob Wieland/Murphy Monitor Collin County ranks fourth statewide in the number of electric vehicles (EV) registered, according to Dallas-Fort Worth Clean Cities and the North Central Texas Council of Governments...
Annual rodeo ropes in fun for all ages
The grand entrance is always a highlight each year at the annual rodeo. Tina Lopez/The Wylie News One of the most popular local events of the year — the Wylie Championship Rodeo — attracted large crowds from near and far seeking family friendly entertainment last...
Fire responders climb, hold 9/11 ceremony
A special 9/11 ceremony honoring first responders held Monday, Sept. 11 at Fire Station No. 4. Jeremy Hallock/The Wylie News Fifteen Wylie Fire-Rescue first responders climbed in Memorial Stair Climbs in Dallas, Oklahoma City and Kansas City last weekend in somber...
Wylie East recovers from slow start, edges rival Wylie
WYLIE - In a battle for first place in District 9-6A, the Wylie Lady Pirates (15-10, 5-1) and Wylie East Lady Raiders (14-5, 5-0) did not disappoint. Playing at the Williams Center at Wylie East High School on Tuesday night, the Lady Raiders bounced back from a shaky...
Pirates blank Titans in Homecoming
Wylie High (2-1, 1-0) picked up the win on homecoming night against South Garland (2-1, 0-1) at Wylie ISD Stadium. The final score was 49-0 and the Pirates finished with 396 total yards; 274 of which were rushing yards. Wylie quarterback Jagger Bale was a...
Keep migrating birds in the dark
Birds that collide with buildings are sent to Texas A&M for study. Courtesy photo By Bob Wieland | [email protected] Glass is a prime enemy of birds, especially during the spring and fall migrations, researchers at Texas A&M said. It was estimated that...
Annual peanut butter drive kicks off in September
The North Texas Food Bank is collecting peanut butter throughout the month of September. Annually, the North Texas Food Bank collects unopened jars of peanut butter and distributes it to in-need families across North Texas. Last year, the area nonprofit raised...