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...
Pushing ahead
Age not an issue for Wylie runner For Wylie resident Daniel Monistere, running is not just a hobby: it’s a passion. The former Louisianian began running at the age of 12 in 1977 and ran his first competitive track meet at 15. From there he moved on to compete for...
City council favors no tax increase
In a pair of workshop sessions last week, Wylie City Council went over revised figures for the fiscal year 2019-budget and heard a presentation on how to possibly save money on vehicles by entering a fleet management agreement. The workshops were held Tuesday, July...
Seven indicted in Wylie case
A Collin County grand jury last week indicted seven individuals on a count of Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity as the result of a months-long investigation that involved multiple agencies and collaboration with the Collin County District Attorney’s...
Streetside Showers
Providing mobile hot showers and hygiene care to those in need In the morning, in the evening, or post workout, who doesn’t love a good, hot shower? Water running down your face, lathering up with your favorite soap and shampoo before wrapping yourself in a clean,...
Tax free shopping slated Aug. 9-11
Texas shoppers can save a little money the weekend of Aug. 9-11 when sales taxes are eliminated on most clothing and school supplies priced less than $100. Savings amount to about eight percent of the purchase price, sometimes a little more, during the annual Texas...
Opinion: Paxton lauds ruling against preclearance for redistricting maps
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton applauded a federal court ruling allowing the state to proceed with redistricting legislation without asking the federal government’s permission. The July 24 ruling by a three-judge federal court rejected plaintiffs' petition to...
Camp creates future scientists
Thanks to the efforts of a Wylie High junior, middle school students are rediscovering a passion for science. When Kate Vinson approached her science teacher Ann Darby in 2014 with an idea for a club, the pair had no idea just how popular it would become. “She came to...
Pirates collect statewide honors
Coaches and writers from around the state recently recognized Wylie softballers. In the classroom, Maicee Barr and Isabella Dayton were picked Class 6A academic all-state by the Texas Girls Coaches Association. The Texas Sports Writers Association honored four Pirates...