Columnist John Moore still has and uses the radio that kept him, his cousin, and best friend company during the summer of the 1976 American Bicentennial celebrations. Photo John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com Author’s note: This week’s column was...
Wylie ISD elementary students had a chance to learn and apply robotics, meteorology and engineering at STEM camp held last week at Wylie East High School. Lauren Plunk and Vernon Gibson, engineering and robotics teachers at Wylie East, said STEM stands for science,...
A dog might be man’s best friend, but horses should be considered a close second. The Texas Therapeutic Riding Center (TXTRC), located within the North Texas Equestrian Center (NTEC) on Country Club Road in Wylie, offers those with diverse needs a chance to...
Water conservation and reuse are critical ways the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) manages the finite water supply. Conservation is the practice of using water efficiently to reduce waste and helps extend water supplies during the frequent Texas droughts....
The Wylie Planning and Zoning Commission discussed a site plan and held a public hearing during the Tuesday, July 5 meeting. P&Z first discussed a site plan for PopShelf, a general merchandise store located at 1948 North State Highway 78. Senior City Planner Kevin...
A Wylie ISD teacher is stepping out of the classroom and into a new role utilizing skills learned while working on a much different career path. Windi Fuller, former English and Yearbook teacher at Cooper Junior high, was recently named executive director of the Wylie...
Public Works Director Tim Porter first briefed council on Stone Road in November 2021 concerning issues surrounding planned improvements. The city and Collin County previously entered a partnership to improve the road because of its poor condition. Several chip and...
What started as a job in a hobby store has turned into a business venture for Wylie resident Rebecca Duval. Eight years ago, a position at a leather and leather-working supply company opened the door to creativity and opportunity, and a love for the craft. Duval was...
WISD students had a chance to learn the ins and outs of law enforcement at the Junior Police Academy held last week at Harrison Intermediate School. Cadets experience what police officers learn and what they are expected to achieve while in an actual police academy....
