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...
Wylie Powerlifting qualifies 25 for regionals
From Staff Reports [email protected] The following Lady Pirates have qualified for the 2017 regional tournament, which will take place this weekend at Cedar Hill: Sonni Gehring, Jenny Tagle, CC Allen, Ally Hathaway. Bernabeth Beason, Cristina Sanchez, Giovanna...
District to offer new orchestra program
From Staff Reports [email protected] Beginning Fall 2017, students will have the opportunity to enroll in the new orchestra program implemented in Wylie ISD. Davis Intermediate, McMillan Jr. High and Wylie High School will house the orchestra...
What a season
A place to say ‘I Do’
How to choose the right venue – traditional, contemporary or out of the box By Cathy Cassata You said “yes” and set the date. Now, it’s time to find the perfect location for your big day. Whether you’re going for classic or non-traditional,...
Local contingent travels to Austin
By Joe Reavis Staff Writer [email protected] A delegation from Wylie trekked to Austin earlier this month to meet with legislators on issues they consider important to the city and school district. The Wylie Days event was held Feb. 8-9. Meeting with the...
WISD Track wrap up
Chris Gives Invitational Wylie’s boys opened the track and field season with a first-place finish at the Givens Invitational, which they and the Lady Pirates hosted this past Saturday at Wylie Stadium. The Pirates scored 149 points to easily outdistance the...
Seven Pirates earn berth at Saturday’s meet
By Greg Ford Sports Editor [email protected] ALLEN – The Pirates’ wrestling team acquitted itself quite well during the initial foray into Class 6A postseason competition. The maroon and white took fourth overall at last Saturday’s district meet at Allen High...
Play focuses on challenges of adolescence
By Brooke Hoffard [email protected] Wylie East High School theatre students got the opportunity to speak up against many social issues teens struggle with today when performing, “I Don’t Want To Talk About It” written by Bradley Hayward. The...