Isabella Flores, a 2025 graduate of Wylie East and a freshman at Lamar University, has been named the Southland Conference Freshman of the Year in softball. Photo courtesy Lamar University By David Wolman [email protected] Isabella Flores, a 2025 graduate of...
Girls seem to lose interest in science and math and STEM jobs (science, technology, engineering and math) at some point in the academic careers, research shows. Michelle Foley theorized why she thinks this development occurs. “I think maybe it’s not fun to be smart...
Wylie City Councilmembers at their Tuesday meeting approved some concept plans to upgrade East Fork Park and Avalon Park at Lavon Lake. Elizabeth McIlrath from Dunaway Associates, a consultant on the project, spoke to the council about its options with the parks...
Wylie ISD board members recently received a first look at the 2021-22 budget, which is in sound shape heading into the next school year, according to a school district official. Scott Roderick, assistant superintendent for finance and operations for the Wylie ISD,...
Population numbers continue to increase in Collin County, and with more people living here, one can anticipate more vehicles and traffic. To that end, residents wanting to learn more about traffic and road developments may provide their input at some upcoming...
Wylie High School valedictorian Leanna Doan and salutatorian Lina Mohamad will take similar career paths - the medical field. While in high school, they had another commonality, as both seniors said they have especially enjoyed the same classes: Humanities I and II....
The pandemic affected almost all aspects of life in 2020. Fire departments had to adapt as much as any person or institution. Wylie Fire Chief Brandon Blythe discussed the 2020 annual report at the April 13 city council meeting, including how the department dealt...
Election day is May 1 for Wylie City Council and Collin County College board races. In Wylie, two seats are up for election: Place 2, currently held by Dave Strang, and Place 4, currently held by Candy Arrington. Strang, elected to the seat in November, drew no...
Aiden Klutts said he heard racist and homophobic comments from some students when he attended Wylie East High School in person before the pandemic. “Just no consideration - no consideration - for the well-being of their fellow classmates,” he said, characterizing...
