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...
Four COVID-related deaths reported for Collin County today, Wednesday
The Texas Department of State Health Services released updated COVID-19 information for Nov 25. All counts, except for hospitalized cases, are compiled from the TDSHS website. State officials listed four deaths and 246 new cases of COVID-19 in Collin County and are...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Wylie’s Marcus McElroy’s five touchdowns down the Owls
With less than two minutes and a four-point deficit, it seemed like Wylie had just run out of steam. The Pirates led the entirety of the second half, including having an 11-point lead on twice in the second half. Garland continued to fight, however, behind...
State reports two COVID-related deaths in Collin County today, 541 cases
The Texas Department of State Health Services released updated COVID-19 information for Nov 24. Collin County indicated earlier this month it “will no longer post COVID-19 case data” on its website. All counts, except for hospitalized cases, are compiled from the...
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,...