The Miss Wylie Juneteenth Scholarship Pageant will return later this month, offering local students an opportunity to compete for scholarships while developing leadership skills, confidence and community involvement. Hosted by the Juneteenth Organization of Wylie, the...
By Pastor Rick Wood Pursuit Christian Fellowship Growing up as a child there were some fundamental things that my parents instilled in us. In addition to being mannerable and respectful to adults, we were also required to know some Bible basics. Two of those basics...
By Ed Sterling, member services director for the Texas Press Association. His column is a weekly aggregation of news about the state’s government. AUSTIN — Emergency relief operations expanded and intensified last week as floodwaters caused by Hurricane/Tropical Storm...
By Joe Reavis Staff Writer [email protected] Wylie Fire-Rescue personnel headed to the Houston area last week to aid in relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey that damaged and flooded the Texas Gulf Coast. A Quint unit with four firefighters and an...
With so many beautiful choices, you need a smart strategy for dress shopping By Nancy Mattia CTW Features When you have hundreds of wedding gowns to choose from, how can you find “the one”? By using your body type as a starting point but keeping an open mind. “Girls...
From Staff Reports [email protected] Collin County students of all ages and their families are invited to attend a U.S. Service Academy forum sponsored by U.S. Rep. Sam Johnson on Saturday, Sept. 9, in Frisco. The forum is at the Collin College Preston Ridge...
By Joe Reavis Staff Writer [email protected] Professional rodeo thrills return to town this week at the 25th annual Wylie Championship Rodeo hosted by Wylie Chamber of Commerce. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. and rodeo performances are at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 8...
Starting today it becomes illegal to text while driving in Texas, During the regular session of the 85th Texas Legislature, the use of handheld devices to read, write or send an electronic message while operating a motor vehicle became a misdemeanor offense. Gov. Greg...
If you would like to help the flood victims and the agencies aiding them in Houston, please consider one of the following reputable nonprofits offering aid. *The Wylie News at 110 N. Ballard Ave. in Wylie is a drop-off point for local charity Trusted World from 8:30...
