The Wylie volleyball team celebrates their four-set win over Rockwall-Heath on Monday night for their first playoff win from Caddo Mills High School. Photo by Victor Tapia / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] For as much success as the Wylie...
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Wylie East serves up bi-district win over North Forney
The Wylie East volleyball team poses for pictures after defeating North Forney in four sets in Monday's Class 6A-Div. II bi-district playoff game from North Mesquite High School. Photo by Maddie Smith / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] The Wylie...
Gordon’s 5-TD stampede lifts Wylie past Lakeview Centennial
Wylie sophomore running back Daylon Gordon scored five rushing touchdowns in the Pirates' 42-14 win over Lakeview Centennial on Friday. Photo by Oladipo Awowale / C&S Media By Austin Cookson [email protected] Daylon Gordon scored five rushing touchdowns,...
Henderson III scores 5 TDs in Wylie East’s rout of Garland
Wylie senior running back Michael Henderson III, pictured in previous action, finished with a season-high 190 rushing yards with five rushing touchdowns. Photo by Maddie Smith / C&S Media By Seth Dowdle [email protected] GARLAND – Wylie East dominated yet...
Sign ordinances, amendments discussed at council
Wylie residents may soon see updated sign regulations around town, following a workshop on the matter held by the City Council on Oct. 22. Although no action was taken, as it was a workshop item, the council provided input and approved sending the ordinance to the...
Sports
Breakthrough: Wylie rallies for first playoff win since 2020
The Wylie volleyball team celebrates their four-set win over Rockwall-Heath on Monday night for their first playoff win from Caddo Mills High School. Photo by Victor Tapia / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] For as much success as the Wylie...
Wylie East serves up bi-district win over North Forney
The Wylie East volleyball team poses for pictures after defeating North Forney in four sets in Monday's Class 6A-Div. II bi-district playoff game from North Mesquite High School. Photo by Maddie Smith / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] The Wylie...
Gordon’s 5-TD stampede lifts Wylie past Lakeview Centennial
Wylie sophomore running back Daylon Gordon scored five rushing touchdowns in the Pirates' 42-14 win over Lakeview Centennial on Friday. Photo by Oladipo Awowale / C&S Media By Austin Cookson [email protected] Daylon Gordon scored five rushing touchdowns,...
Henderson III scores 5 TDs in Wylie East’s rout of Garland
Wylie senior running back Michael Henderson III, pictured in previous action, finished with a season-high 190 rushing yards with five rushing touchdowns. Photo by Maddie Smith / C&S Media By Seth Dowdle [email protected] GARLAND – Wylie East dominated yet...
Volleyball roundup: District titles won by Wylie, Wylie East, Wylie Prep
Wylie East freshman Norah Hicks and the Lady Raiders finished the regular season as co-champion of District 9-6A with Wylie. Photo by Maddie Smith / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Tuesday marked the final day of the regular season for high...
Education
District approves land purchase for new campuses
Wylie ISD trustees approved the purchase of a small parcel of land during its meeting on Monday, Oct. 28. The purchase should improve traffic flow for the upcoming intermediate and junior high campuses set to open in two years. The board sanctioned the acquisition of...
Witches!? In Wylie?!
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...
School accountability grades still blocked
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...
Student discipline considered top priority for district
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...
Retired school employees reach out to community, state
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,...
Life & Style
Escape the crowds: Warm-weather getaways for October
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 the perfect road trip: Tips for an unforgettable journey
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...
Exploring America’s autumnal treasures
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...
Successful kitchen renovation tips: What to know before you start
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...
Breaking Free: A Ministry of Miracles
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
Raking it in
I hate pine needles. Growing up in Arkansas will do that to you. Pine trees are everywhere in Ashdown, Arkansas. They are pretty much everywhere throughout the Natural State. Pine trees brought the paper mills, which brought the paper mill employees, which...
Halloween season highlights
Columnist John Moore’s grandchildren like dressing up for Halloween. Photo: Todd Sechser There’s something about being scared. Some kids claim they don’t like it, but do. While a handful of other kids claim they don’t like it, and really don’t. I was the former. My...
John Wayne: Movie star superhero
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...
Our stories shape the stories that matter most
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,...
Iceboxes are cool
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...