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...
Fixer Uppers
Recently, I saw something I haven’t seen in many years. A young man driving a car he was fixing up. It was an older Mustang. By older I mean a 90’s model. The car had spots of primer, there were a few dents, and the exhaust system appeared to be loose. By John Moore...
Collin College commencement slated for May 13
Collin College will honor the Class of 2016 with a commencement ceremony at 7 p.m., Friday, May 13 at the Allen Event Center, 200 E. Stacy Rd. in Allen. Phil Dyer, former mayor of Plano and retired president of Legacy Texas Bank will deliver the commencement address....
Homeowners Warning
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Wylie digging out after storm
By Joe Reavis Staff Writer [email protected] Wylie residents have spent the past two weeks digging out from damage sustained during a destructive hailstorm April 12 and have banded together to help each other. The Insurance Council of Texas estimates that 80...
Under the West Texas sky
By Rhonda Briggs Do you ever want to get away and really get away from everything? Someplace with no cell phone reception, no WiFi, no television? Someplace where you can relax, recharge and renew knowing the outside world and its demands can’t reach you?...
Wylie East announces top graduates
By Joe Reavis Staff Writer [email protected] The lead changed between junior and senior years at Wylie East High School, but that does not bother valedictorian Renae Helmberger and salutatorian Sydney Tanner who describe themselves as best friends. Helmberger...
Numerous WISD athletes headed to regionals
By Greg Ford Sports Editor [email protected] WYLIE — Wylie East’s Destiny Williams had never thrown the shot put prior to this school year. Just before spring track started, the Lady Raider sophomore decided to give it a go. She hasn’t stopped, and won’t for at...
Property tax relief hearing set
As a member of the Senate Select Committee on Property Tax Reform and Relief, state Sen. Van Taylor is hosting a hearing on how the property tax process can be improved for Texans. The hearing starts at 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 27, at the E.H. Hereford Center of the...
Softball-size and larger hail pummels city
By Joe Reavis Staff Writer [email protected] Wylie property owners, car owners and public entities spent last week taking stock and making repairs after a devastating hailstorm pounded the town Monday, April 11. Hail as big as softballs broke holes through...