Wylie second baseman Angel Wright looks a pop fly into her glove as right fielder Ka'Dyn Allison backs up the play during Wednesday's 14-4 home win over Rowlett. Photo by Elijah Kloepping / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] There was no shortage of...
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...
Freshman state Sen. Angela Paxton earned recognition from Texas Monthly magazine this month with her listing as one of the “10 Worst” members of the 86th Texas Legislature. The magazine issues its best and worst lists every two years after the legislature meets for...
Looking for ways to celebrate our nation’s independence? Well. there is certainly no shortage of things to do, so put on your brightest patriotic attire and check out any one, or all of the featured events highlighted below for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday....
Wylie lives up to its “Wide Awake Wylie” slogan Saturday, June 29, when musicians, show cars and vendors roll into town for the annual Bluegrass on Ballard celebration. The free event opens at 10 a.m. and runs until 9 p.m. Sponsors include the city of Wylie, Wylie...
Contrary to the Waylon Jennings song “My Heroes have always been Cowboys,” I would say my heroes have always been veterans – especially World War II veterans. One of my heroes, Robert “Bob” Riley, took the final journey of his life Sunday, June 16. He was...
