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The Brown House Welcome Center now has “Mourning and Funeral Customs of the Victorian Era,” on display. Highlighted are mourning wear and traditions surrounding death during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Sonia Duggan/The Wylie News The Brown House Visitor...
Downtown Wylie will once again be the scene of the annual Boo on Ballard. File Art Frightfully fun times are ahead for those visiting the 18th annual Boo on Ballard event Thursday, Oct. 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. in downtown Wylie. Ballard Avenue will be full of local...
The Wylie City Council recently began reviewing the city’s charter for potential revisions that could later be approved by voters. The discussion took place during the council’s meeting last week. During a workshop on Tuesday, Oct. 8, City Manager Brent Parker...
Collin County registered voters have until Friday, Oct. 25, to request a mail-in ballot for the Tuesday, Nov. 5, general election ballot that includes candidates for federal, state and local offices. According to Collin County Elections, there were 717,135 voters...
Columnist John Moore believes that you haven’t been immortalized properly until you’ve been painted on black velvet. Like this John Wayne rendering that’s available on eBay from Lindy1017.You’d think that John Wayne said the word ‘pilgrim’ a lot. He did. But only in...
Sports
Wylie Prep volleyball team players and coaches pose for a group picture following the Lady Patriots' 25-13, 25-15, 25-19 home win over Lucas Christian Academy on Tuesday. Photo by David Wolman / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] The Wylie Prep...
Wylie East senior quarterback Howard Fisher IV threw for five touchdown passes in a 77-7 win over South Garland from Wylie Stadium. Photo by Maddie Smith / C&S Media By Seth Dowdle [email protected] WYLIE – Howard Fisher IV’s five touchdown passes were more...
Wylie senior defensive lineman Brady Light (44) pushes Rowlett junior running back Kevin Cottrell to the turf for a tackle during a District 9-6A football game Thursday, Oct. 10 from Wylie Stadium. The Pirates earned a 42-0 shutout win over the Eagles. Photo by...
Wylie won the District 9-6A boys cross country meet championship on Thursday, while Wylie East is also bound for the Region II-6A meet with a second-place team finish. Wylie junior Zachary Brumfield, right, won the individual title in a time of 16:03. Photo by David...
Wylie East freshman Norah Hicks, pictured in previous action, and the Lady Raiders defeated Wylie in five sets on Tuesday, Oct. 8, to end the Lady Pirates' 18-game win streak. Photo by Maddie Smith / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] There is now a...
Education
The cast and crew are putting the final touches on the play “Witches? In Salem?” Performances will be at Wylie High School Oct. 11 -12. Allison LeBrot/The Wylie News A Wylie Theatre witch hunt is in the works for the program’s fall show. The students will perform...
An Austin judge has continued the court order blocking the Texas Education Agency (TEA) from releasing its A-F accountability ratings for public schools. Travis County Judge Daniella DeSeta Lyttle scheduled a trial in February on the suit filed by five independent...
Wylie ISD officials want to do something to better deal with student discipline, as there have been reports of 65 employees who have been physically hurt by students since the beginning of the 2024-25 school year, with 19 of these people requiring medical care for...
For 13 years, the Wylie Retired School Employees (WRSE) have proved that the work of educators and school district employees does not end at retirement. Through service and advocacy, this dedicated group is empowering retirees to make a lasting impact on each other,...
Howard, Reising, Kennon to fill seats By Chad Engbrock [email protected] The bi-annual trustee election originally scheduled for Nov. 5 for Wylie Independent School District was officially cancelled last week. Since each of the places up for election did not have...
Life & Style
Charleston, South Carolina As the crisp fall air settles over much of the U.S., some of the best travel destinations are still basking in warmth, offering an inviting escape for those looking to prolong the sunny days. While many popular hotspots are overrun with...
Planning head can make the difference between a so-so road trip and a perfect road trip. Road trips are a quintessential way to explore new places, reconnect with nature, or simply enjoy the thrill of the open road. Whether you’re planning a weekend escape or a...
Eureka Springs, Arkansas: A Victorian Gem in the Ozarks. Kary Bjorn Photography/Unsplash As the heat of summer fades into the crisp embrace of autumn, September offers a perfect opportunity for travel across the U.S. The month’s moderate weather, stunning fall foliage...
Kitchens are often described as the most popular room in a home, and that’s not mere conjecture. A survey from House Digest asked participants to identify the room they consider most important in their homes, and roughly 41 percent chose the kitchen. Residents tend to...
Scott Mormon, the founder of Breaking Free, has several pillars of service. To learn more, visit bfservices.org. Courtesy photo Six days a week Scott Mormon is on a mission. He’s in the streets of Plano ministering to the homeless and disadvantaged, then working with...
Opinion
Columnist John Moore believes that you haven’t been immortalized properly until you’ve been painted on black velvet. Like this John Wayne rendering that’s available on eBay from Lindy1017.You’d think that John Wayne said the word ‘pilgrim’ a lot. He did. But only in...
It seems like about every time I am out in the public, no matter what the occasion, once someone realizes I own the local paper they seem anxious to tell me something. And in more cases than not, it is how something someone has read impacts their lives. For example,...
Columnist John Moore has an ice box that’s been in his family for a long time. One that still works if he ever needs it. Photo/John Moore The fridge. Frigerator. Some even called it, “The Frigidaire.” A few decades ago it had many names. Growing up, my family called...
When it’s time to take a hard look at our public officials and decide which ones to re-elect – or reject – we need information.A major source of that information is the government itself. Access to public records and meetings is essential for us to know the facts and...
Movies were better in a theater. A theater filled with people. Such was the case before the internet. Before HBO. Before people holed up in their living rooms and away from their neighbors and friends. A time when pay-per-view meant you bought a ticket to watch a...
