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Twenty-one months after groundbreaking, H-E-B is opening its newest store at 6 a.m. Wednesday, July 22. Located on the southwest corner of FM 544 and McCreary Road in Murphy, the store will include a barbecue restaurant with a drive-thru window, deli, bakery,...
Collin County commissioners on Monday received a report outlining a possible bond issue election that could appear on the November ballot. The county could seek $820 million in bonds to fund several projects, including a major expansion of the county jail, which...
Engineering and architectural services are proposed to increase from approximately $960,300 to $2.71 million. Planned work includes downtown parking design and much more. File art Wylie Economic Development Corporation presented its proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget...
Nala, a Wylie Animal Services resident since June 2, is looking for a new home. If interested, contact the shelter at 972-429-8047. Courtesy Wylie Animal Services Wylie Animal Services recently announced a partnership with the Rowlett-based nonprofit Friends of Rescue...
Few things are as delicious and refreshing as watermelon on a warm day. Watermelon grows quite readily in summer and is often ready to pick after three months of growing time. Harvesters look for a pale buttery yellow spot on the bottom of watermelon (the ground...
Sports
Players for the Wylie Pirates volleyball team celebrate after defeating Rockwall-Heath in five sets in a Class 6A Division I bi-district playoff match. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] From the gridiron to the tennis and...
The Wylie East girls cross country team poses for pictures after earning third place at the Region II-6A meet, giving the Lady Raiders their first-ever team berth in the state meet. Photo by David Wolman / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] The...
Wylie East senior guard Ayden Biscarro-Davila gets a hand on the ball as he attempts to make a steal during a game in the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Boys Basketball Showcase. Photo by David Wolman / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected]...
Wylie first baseman Ava Cook was recently named to the Texas Girls Coaches Association Class 6A All-State Team for softball. Photo by Elijah Kloepping / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] First baseman Ava Cook and left fielder Carlee Castaneda...
The Wylie girls basketball team went 3-0 at the TABC Girls Showcase and won each game by at least 25 points. Photo courtesy Nate Heckelman By David Wolman [email protected] Everything felt rushed for Nate Heckelman. With only three days from the time that he...
Education
Wylie ISD students posted gains in four of five end-of-course State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) exams this spring, with at least 88% of students meeting grade-level standards in every tested subject and as many as 98% doing so in Biology....
Filming day two of "New Beginnings" are, from left, Phaolo Le, Miles Whitmire, Reed Scott, Chiahanam Anioke, Hiyab Abraham, Tuan Nguyen, Raymond Pham, Emmanuella Okeke and Josie Jimenez. Courtesy David Dinh What began as an effort to tell a story about one cadet's...
By Andrew Norsworthy Wylie ISD trustees approved the district’s 2026-27 budget during their June 16 meeting, adopting a spending plan that projects a nearly $15 million deficit while providing pay increases for teachers and staff and maintaining the current tax rate....
Community members interested in service projects benefiting local children and families are invited to attend an informational meeting next week about establishing a Kiwanis Club in Wylie. The meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 18, at Napoli's Italian...
Wylie Police have filed a second charge against a former assistant principal at Wylie East High School. Detective Alexandra Waters, a police public information officer, said the Criminal Investigations Division arrested Zachary Neu on Thursday, June 4, on a felony...
Life & Style
Few things are as delicious and refreshing as watermelon on a warm day. Watermelon grows quite readily in summer and is often ready to pick after three months of growing time. Harvesters look for a pale buttery yellow spot on the bottom of watermelon (the ground...
The rusted water tower is one of the last visible reminders of the Princeton POW Camp, which briefly housed German prisoners of war during World War II. The Stories Collin County Forgot to Notice Every time I drive through Princeton, I pass the same brown sign. You...
How misinformation may be undermining cancer prevention Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Despite its wide recognition as an effective tool for skin cancer prevention, many Americans still say they aren’t sure how sunscreen works. In fact, confusion about its use and...
By Carrie Dunlea Surrounded by mountain landscapes and natural beauty, mountain retreats in the United States offer an idyllic escape for those who seek solitude and a peaceful getaway. From the rolling hills of the Appalachians to the majestic Rockies, these...
Are you tired of the heat and ready to abandon the concrete jungle for a few days with your family? Fill up your car, pack up your kids and check out some of the great state and national parks located in Arkansas. The state’s natural beauty and its history are a...
Opinion
Columnist John Moore still listens to vinyl on the types of stereos on which he grew up. Photo: John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com Transistor radios were a breakthrough in entertainment. Especially for young people. When they debuted in the...
Columnist John Moore still writes letters. His latest went to his mom while she was on vacation. Photo: John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com When I was about 10, I wrote a letter to my aunt, who lived in Oklahoma. I’d never written a letter to...
Columnist John Moore still isn’t allowed to use the good towels. His is behind the bathroom door. Photo: John Moore As a kid, I was fairly certain I’d never get any couth. I wasn’t sure what couth was, but it seemed to be important to my grandparents. If you made a...
Columnist John Moore is offering to teach anyone who's visiting the US how to eat biscuits and gravy. Photo John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com I’m not much on soccer, but it seems the rest of the world is. As I write this, America is covered up...
Columnist John Moore still has and uses the radio that kept him, his cousin, and best friend company during the summer of the 1976 American Bicentennial celebrations. Photo John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com Author’s note: This week’s column was...
