Wylie Police Department blotter from April 4 – April 10 April 4• 12:43 – Possession of Marijuana, less than 2 ounces – 2000 N. Hwy. 78 • 16:56 – Assault Bodily Injury/Family Member – 1300 E. Oak St. • 18:46 –Found Property – 1800 McMillen Rd.• 20:36 – Possession of a...
Modern convenience or modern-day nightmare?
Plastic waste is polluting ecosystems, affecting health In the bustling urban landscape of modern America lies a problem that’s as pervasive as it is pernicious: plastic waste. And despite the concerted efforts to recycle paper, cardboard and metals, plastic continues...
Deadly Destruction
By Wyndi Veigel Staff Writer [email protected] Massive destruction, lives lost and millions of dollars of property damage – these are all things North Texans are dealing with as they try to catch their breath from a weekend of unending severe weather. Several...
Year in Review
Year in Review January Reading out loud, a barking good time Abby is a special friend to all children at the Smith Public Library. She isn’t just someone to read with, but she is someone to cuddle with also. She is a Reading Education Assistance Dog (READ)....
2015 was a year of champions
By Greg Ford Sports Editor [email protected] Little did the fans of Plano East, Sachse, Wylie and Wylie East know what awaited them in 2015. Now, as the final days and hours tick away and 2016 approaches, all of them can look back with pride, as each of their...
TDI offers consumers help after recent storms
AUSTIN – Consumers who suffered property damage as a result of the recent severe weather should contact their insurance companies as soon as possible to begin the claims process. Homeowners insurance generally covers losses from wind and hail. If you’re having...
Local hobbyist builds plane rivet by rivet
By Joe Reavis Staff Writer [email protected] Some people enjoy the outdoor pursuits of hunting and fishing, others may count stamp collecting as their hobby, but Michael Holck of Wylie is building an airplane is his garage. “It’s a way to relax. I don’t think...
McMillen fix on the horizon
By Joe Reavis Staff Writer [email protected] “McMillen Rd. at the S-curve is closed until further notice due to unsafe driving conditions.” That warning has a frequently posted NIXLE government advisory during an unusually wet year in the Wylie area and it may...
East girls top Wylie in first 10-5A encounter
Evan Ghormley/C&SMedia Texas Wylie East’s Shelli Thigpen (23) goes for the block against Wylie’s Madi Miller. The Lady Raider was called for a foul on this play, but that didn’t stop Thigpen and her teammates from claiming their first 10-5A victory of the season...
The advantages of last-minute holiday shopping
Tackling tasks well in advance has many advantages, and often it is in one’s best interest to be ahead of the game, including when the game at hand is holiday shopping. But men and women who simply can’t get a head start on their holiday shopping need not fear, as...