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...
Reader’s Choice Awards – 2024
After months of hard work — voting, reviewing ballots and tallying results — the Best of 2024 results are in! This special section is one of my favorites because it is a celebration of local businesses and individuals who have been recognized by citizens for the hard...
Wylie East celebrates successful sports season
It’s safe to say 2020 has been one wild year for everyone. In the world of sports, we’ve seen the sacrifices being made and steps taken to make the games a reality. Wylie East had a roller coaster of a 2020, with cancellations, frustrating seasons and battling through...
Wylie Pirates celebrate successful sports season
It’s safe to say 2020 has been one wild year for everyone. In the world of sports, we’ve seen the sacrifices being made and steps taken to make the games a possibility. We’ve all suffered from the effects of COVID-19. Wylie athletics learned to adjust and battle...
Construction to begin on SH 78
Beginning Jan. 4, Collin County TxDOT will be conducting repairs on State Highway 78 in the southbound lanes to the north of Woodbridge Parkway. Crews will be repairing cracks and potholes in the road, as well as performing any other maintenance necessary for smoother...
State reports eight COVID deaths, 480 new cases in Collin County today, Wednesday
The Texas Department of State Health Services released updated COVID-19 information for Dec 30. All counts, except for hospitalized cases, are compiled from the TDSHS website. State officials listed eight deaths and 480 new cases of COVID-19 in Collin County today and...
Texans urged to roll up their sleeves
Gov. Greg Abbott and other Texas leaders are rolling up their sleeves to get the COVID-19 vaccine and to encourage the public to follow suit. “I will never ask any Texan to do something that I’m not willing to do myself,” Abbott said before getting vaccinated at a...
Texas Retired Teachers launch online tutoring portal
Texas children are living through a reality that many parents and school administrators never thought possible-learning the basics of reading, writing, arithmetic, and more through videoconferencing. Today, the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation launches a new online...
Enjoy miles of fun in 2021 on a first day hike at a Texas State Park
Start the new year in nature with a First Day Hike at a Texas State Park. This New Year’s Day, walk, bike or paddle your way into 2021 on a First Day Hike at 89 Texas State Parks. First Day Hikes is an annual event at Texas’ state parks and natural areas that aims to...
State reports six COVID deaths and 897 new cases today, Tuesday, in Collin County
The Texas Department of State Health Services released updated COVID-19 information for Dec 29. All counts, except for hospitalized cases, are compiled from the TDSHS website. State officials listed six deaths and 897 new cases of COVID-19 in Collin County today and...