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The new Friends of the Library outreach van promotes literacy by providing books for readers of all ages. Courtesy Smith Library Smith Public Library patrons may notice a brightly colored van in the parking lot this summer. The new Friends of the Library outreach van,...
The 2 Fishes Project is now accepting applications for families in need of Christmas gift assistance. Courtesy photo While many North Texans are planning Fourth of July cookouts and looking forward to fireworks, Danielle Girdano is already thinking about Christmas....
Even as construction continues on McKinney National Airport’s new passenger terminal, Avelo Airlines has announced it will begin service on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Known since its start in the 1970s as general aviation airport TKI, the facility is now known as DTX, said...
A comprehensive evaluation of the Wylie Fire-Rescue Department found the city is providing a strong emergency response system but will need additional staffing, improved response times and eventually a fifth fire station as the community continues to grow. The...
A 19-year-old man has been arrested after police say he intentionally struck a pedestrian with a vehicle following an altercation Sunday afternoon, leaving the victim in critical condition. The Wylie Police Department said the incident occurred around 3:38 p.m. July 5...
Sports
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...
Wylie East incoming senior Porter Cantrell raises two fingers in the air to the crowd after earning first place in the boys discus at the Region II-6A track and field meet in Waco. He placed eighth at the Class 6A state meet with a distance of 168-6. Photo by Rod...
Wylie High recent graduate Ava Cook was recently named the Co-Offensive Player of the Year in District 9-6A. Photo by Elijah Kloepping / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Success in spring sports has been a common theme for the Wylie Pirates over...
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
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...
By Carrie Dunlea Backyards have evolved far beyond basic patios and grills. Today’s outdoor spaces are increasingly designed as extensions of the home — places where families can stream movies, host game-day gatherings or simply unwind outdoors without sacrificing...
Opinion
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...
Columnist John Moore's great grandfather, Thornton Parmer Moore, is pictured circa 1935 in his blacksmith shop. Like most of the era, he made just about everything he needed. Photo John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com As a kid, I often heard the...
