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...
By Joe Reavis Staff Writer [email protected] Early voting for the March 6 political party primary elections opens Tuesday, Feb. 20, and runs through Friday, March 2, at voting locations throughout Collin County. On the mid-term ballots are offices for most Texas...
From Staff Reports [email protected] Three Wylie Independent School District assistant principal positions have been created to meet increasing enrollment and have been filled by promotions for the 2018-19 school year. Davis Intermediate School assistant principal...
By Sonia Duggan [email protected] Thanks to a chance meeting at a neighborhood cookie exchange party in December 2016, Wylie moms Lily Courtney and Emily Gilchrist instantly formed a bond that quickly evolved into a creative collaboration. Their bond, aside...
By Joe Reavis Staff Writer [email protected] Firefighters, emergency medical technicians and emergency dispatchers received recognition for their work during 2017 at the annual Wylie Fire-Rescue awards banquet held Friday, Feb. 9. The banquet was at the Event...
Lady Raiders capture second straight title By David Jenkins Sports Editor [email protected] For a second straight year the Lady Raiders can call themselves District 15-5A champions. Wylie East pulled off the feat after rolling West Mesquite 52-19 and host Forney...
By Ed Sterling Member services director for the Texas Press Association. His column is a weekly aggregation of news about the state’s government. House Speaker Joe Straus on Jan. 31 said a new state audit raises questions about the management of the state...
By Brett Tilford Campus Pastor for New Hope Christian Church in Lucas Speaking with a friend the other day who had undergone years of abuse at the hands of his father. As a result he carried with him a profound sense of shame. I asked him to describe the...
By Sonia Duggan [email protected] Escaping the daily grind (and winter weather depending on where you live) may be a top priority when February arrives. Fortunately, there are plenty of destinations to beckon couples eager for romantic getaways. Don’t want to...
