The Lady Pirates swept their bi-district matchup with North Forney to move on to the second round of the playoffs. After winning the first game 13-4, Jennifer McPherson’s grand slam in the bottom of the eighth sealed the two-game sweep. (Tina Lopez/The Wylie News)...
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...
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...
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...
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...
By Joe Reavis Staff Writer [email protected] A young but experienced Wylie vocalist closes out his singing career in the area next month as a charter member of Children’s Chorus of Collin County and embarks on a path to pursue his passion in college and...
Raising eco-friendly children is less complicated than it once was. From very early ages, today’s kids are exposed to environmental topics and how they can do their part to maintain and protect the planet’s resources. Between activities at daycare and lessons...
By Greg Ford Sports Editor [email protected] Wylie’s incredible season continued this past week, as the district-leading Pirates plucked Prosper 4-3 in eight innings on April 13 and followed that with a 2-0 road win at Sherman. Those triumphs improved Wylie’s...
The Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT) will join area leaders and organizations in commemorating the 180th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto on Thursday, April 21. The ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. on the south side of the San Jacinto Monument at...
