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From unknown to known: Pastor pens bestseller

From unknown to known: Pastor pens bestseller

“Unknown,” by Keith Spurgin was released earlier this year. It is available through major retailers and online platforms or visit keithspurgin.net. After years of working with leaders locally and around the world, Keith Spurgin kept hearing the same thing: people were...

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Pirates collect statewide honors

Pirates collect statewide honors

Coaches and writers from around the state recently recognized Wylie softballers. In the classroom, Maicee Barr and Isabella Dayton were picked Class 6A academic all-state by the Texas Girls Coaches Association. The Texas Sports Writers Association honored four Pirates...

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Judge Hill appointed to board

Judge Hill appointed to board

Collin County Judge Chris Hill has been appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott to serve on the Texas County and District Retirement System board of trustees. The term runs through Dec. 31, 2021. The board oversees a retirement system for employees and retirees of more than 780...

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Bids sought for PSB renovation

Bids sought for PSB renovation

Estimated costs to renovate the Public Safety Building and contracting with a firm to manage the city of Wylie fleet of vehicles were topics of a pair of workshops held last week as part of the regular city council meeting. The session was conducted Tuesday, July 23...

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Wylie company cooks up sweet success with soft caramel

Wylie company cooks up sweet success with soft caramel

From a suggestion by her husband that she should take culinary classes, Rain McDermott of Wylie earned three culinary degrees and founded Dallas Caramel Company to create handcrafted candies shipped throughout the United States. The word is pronounced “carmel,” the...

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Pornography, animal cruelty charged

Pornography, animal cruelty charged

Two Wylie men were arrested recently by Collin County Sheriff's Office deputies on charges of animal cruelty and possession of child pornography and remain in jail under bond. Arrested on July 10 were Sean Erroll Bartlett, 38, and his stepson Logan Ray Bridgefarmer....

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Headed north

Headed north

Nathan Butler’s journey into the world of ice skating and hockey began at a young age. The Wylie resident started ice skating a couple of months before his third birthday. At the time his older brothers were training at the Dr. Pepper Stars Center in Plano. Mother Kim...

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Back to School donations sought

Back to School donations sought

Wylie Independent School District seeks school supplies donations for the annual Back to School Fair at which less fortunate students are provided with the items they need to start classes. The fair is from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at First Baptist...

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