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Wylie Way delivers Christmas gifts to 286 families

by | Dec 14, 2016 | Latest

Christmas gifts for 816 Wylie children were organized at Draper Intermediate School for pickup last Saturday, Dec. 10.

 

By Joe Reavis

Staff Writer

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Christmas came to 286 families when they received gifts Saturday, Dec. 10, through the Wylie Way Christmas project.

The families included 816 Wylie Independent School District students. Distribution of toys and clothing for Christmas was made at Draper Intermediate School.

For the full story see the Dec. 14 issue and the e-Edition at https://www.etypeservices.com/Wylie%20NewsID245/default.aspx

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