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Month: November 2020
East splits Rowlett series, to face Rockwall in playoffs

East splits Rowlett series, to face Rockwall in playoffs

With Wylie East’s 7-1 win over Rowlett last weekend, the Raiders locked up the third spot in District 9-6A. They take on Rockwall this week in the bi-district matchup to open the postseason. (Tina Lopez/The Wylie News) (More Photos) The Wylie East baseball team took...

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Wylie council begins process for new fire station

Wylie council begins process for new fire station

 Wylie City Council on Tues­day approved authorizing the publication of notice of inten­tion to issue certificates of ob­ligation for the construction of a new fire station. In February, the council di­rected city staff to proceed with the issuance of debt for...

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Light display, parade, festival ring in the season

Light display, parade, festival ring in the season

Christmas-time events are right around the corner, even as residents look forward to celebrating Thanksgiving this week. The Wylie Arts Festival will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 5 at Olde City Park, 112 S. Bal­lard Ave. Some 125 vendors with handmade crafts, fine...

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New trustees take oath, new contract discussed

New trustees take oath, new contract discussed

 The Wylie ISD board ap­proved Superintendent David Vinson’s evaluation and con­tract extension at its meeting Monday night. David Vinson, who has been superintendent at Wylie ISD since 2011, was extended through November 2023. The salary he earned this past year...

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Annual toy drive now underway

Annual toy drive now underway

Anyone wanting to make a child’s Christmas brighter can donate toys to the annual Toys for Tots drive, which begins Saturday, Nov. 28, and runs through Satur­day, Dec. 12, in Wylie. People want­ing to drop off unwrapped toys can do so at the Wylie National Guard...

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Man arrested; attacked father with knife

Man arrested; attacked father with knife

Garland police responded to a domestic disturbance call early Monday, Nov. 23, and found a man suffering from apparent life-threatening injuries; the victim’s son was taken into custody at the scene. Officers learned the victim was in bed with his wife when his son,...

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