Wylie East shortstop Parker Brunson, pictured in previous action, had one hit and drew a walk in the Raiders' 3-2 loss to Rowlett on Wednesday. Photo by David Wolman / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Despite out-hitting Rowlett 6-5, the Wylie...
When I was a child, we defined summer as a time for play and being outside. We would take off in the morning and check back in around lunch time. Afterwards, we were back out with friends or exploring the surrounding cornfield to play hide-and-seek or another made up...
The chief financial officer for Wylie Independent School District, Michele Trongaard, has been named a recipient of Pinnacle of Achievement Award of the Association of School Business Officials for her management of insurance proceeds from the 2016 hailstorm....
Wylie picked up honors for the 2019 baseball season in District 10-6A. Making the first-team was Luke Matula as a pitcher. Mason Lang (pitcher), Joseph Corso (outfield) and Nick Spencer (utility player) made the second-team. Pirate coaching staff named David Sharp an...
A lion named Daniel got a second chance thanks to In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational Center. The nonprofit was contacted by the USDA and Tigers in America about a lion who was incredibly emaciated and needed help immediately. They were hoping it was not...
Wylie Chamber of Commerce members heard a brief State of Wylie Economic Development Corporation last week at the June membership luncheon. The event was held Tuesday, June 25, at Woodbridge Golf Club. Chamber President Mike Agnew welcomed guests and the Rev. Derek...
For the past two years, a quiet game of hide-and-seek has been going on in Wylie. First it started downtown, then it spread to the library and local parks. Before long, these unique treasures hidden in Wylie appeared in other Texas cities and throughout Texas. Some...
Wylie East graduate Braden Shewmake’s professional baseball debut came sooner than expected. The 2019 Atlanta Braves draftee was elevated to the Single-A club, Rome Braves, Thursday, June 20. He was joined by fellow 2019 draftee Shea Langeliers. Shewmake was the 21st...
Wylie Independent School District trustees last week approved a $192.57 million budget that reflects changes mandated by the 86th Texas Legislature, including more funds from the state and mandated raises for select personnel. The board met Monday, June 17 in regular...
