By Carrie Dunlea Backyards have evolved far beyond basic patios and grills. Today’s outdoor spaces are increasingly designed as extensions of the home — places where families can stream movies, host game-day gatherings or simply unwind outdoors without sacrificing...
Senior Alexis Lee’s parking place warns other Wylie High students: “No Swiping My Spot.” Bob Wieland / C&S Media Seniors at Wylie High School and Plano East Senior High have begun personalizing their reserved parking spots with colorful painted designs. WHS had...
As students gather supplies for returning to class, there’s one item they won’t need in school: a cell phone. A new Texas law bans the use of personal telecommunication devices at all grade levels, kindergarten through 12th, in all public schools and open-enrollment...
The average market value of a home within WISD was $484,637 in 2025, compared with $483,604 in 2024. Sonia Duggan/The Wylie News Once again, Collin County property values show an increase, according to 2025 certified taxable values released by Collin Central Appraisal...
The 15th Texas Court of Appeals (COA) has thrown out injunctions that had blocked the Texas Education Agency from releasing school accountability ratings for the 2023-24 school year. The TEA is expected to release the ratings Aug. 15. “It is time for local courts to...
Texas lawmakers returning Monday, July 21, to Austin may reconsider a failed bill from the last legislative session that would have helped local governments acquire emergency communications equipment. “It’s going to be something that will be looked at,” Gov. Greg...
“We are currently in the process of finalizing what this will look like in practice at our campuses,” WISD Chief Communications Officer April Cunningham said about the new ban on cellphones during school. File Art All Texas public and charter school students, grades...
Two Texas House members from Collin County take pride in what lawmakers accomplished in the 89th Legislature that ended this month. “The only item we are required to pass each session is the state budget,” said Rep. Jeff Leach. “I’m proud to say that the budget we...
Paper ballots for upcoming Collin County elections contain oval bubbles that voters will fill in by hand. Starting with November’s general election, Collin County voters will be going back to the future. Collin County commissioners have agreed to return to hand-marked...
