Wylie juniors Zachary Brumfield, right, and Landon Cooper, not pictured, have qualified for the Class 6A state cross country meet. Brumfield placed sixth at Monday morning's Region II-6A meet at Lynn Creek Park in Grand Prairie, while Cooper finished in 23rd place....
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Fisher IV’s big night powers Wylie East past Naaman Forest
Wylie East senior quarterback Howard Fisher IV, pictured in previous action, totaled four touchdowns and 355 total yards in a 49-19 win for the Raiders over Naaman Forest on Friday night from Williams Stadium. Photo by Maddie Smith / C&S Media By Seth Dowdle...
Dominant third quarter powers Wylie to 34-7 win over Garland
Wylie senior linebacker Harrison Vicic (1) runs past a Garland offensive lineman and attempts to record a sack of Garland quarterback Carlos Mojica. Vicic and Pirates held the Owls to 119 yards and seven first downs in a dominant 34-7 win from Williams Stadium on...
Brown House is back with fall exhibits
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...
Boo on Ballard excites with free treats, activities
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...
Sports
Meet me in Round Rock: Wylie’s Brumfield, Cooper qualify for state
Wylie juniors Zachary Brumfield, right, and Landon Cooper, not pictured, have qualified for the Class 6A state cross country meet. Brumfield placed sixth at Monday morning's Region II-6A meet at Lynn Creek Park in Grand Prairie, while Cooper finished in 23rd place....
Fisher IV’s big night powers Wylie East past Naaman Forest
Wylie East senior quarterback Howard Fisher IV, pictured in previous action, totaled four touchdowns and 355 total yards in a 49-19 win for the Raiders over Naaman Forest on Friday night from Williams Stadium. Photo by Maddie Smith / C&S Media By Seth Dowdle...
Dominant third quarter powers Wylie to 34-7 win over Garland
Wylie senior linebacker Harrison Vicic (1) runs past a Garland offensive lineman and attempts to record a sack of Garland quarterback Carlos Mojica. Vicic and Pirates held the Owls to 119 yards and seven first downs in a dominant 34-7 win from Williams Stadium on...
Wylie Prep sweeps Lucas Christian
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 hangs 77 points on South Garland
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...
Education
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,...
Trustee election for WISD cancelled
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
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
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...
Keep information laws working as intended
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...
The screening process
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...