Drone shots capture an aerial view of runners as they took off at the start of the 2025 Run for our Heroes 5K race. File Art A community event honoring military service members and supporting veterans in need will return later this month, with organizers expanding...
For four years now, young theatre enthusiasts have had a chance to dedicate five days to perfecting their craft. Summer on Stage, a weeklong theatre workshop, was held May 28 to June 1 at Wylie High School. WHS director Polly Harrison and WEHS director Andrea Farnham...
A clear “Don’t Mess with Texas” message was delivered with the passage of five bills signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott. Last Tuesday, June 4 the governor traveled to Dallas for a signing ceremony held at the New Friends New Life Youth Resource Center in Dallas, an...
When he finishes his shift Saturday, June 15, Lt. Scott Stowers will close a 25-year-career in law enforcement, all of it served with Wylie Police Department. Stowers was honored with a reception Friday, June 7, at Waterbook Bible Fellowship. “I started here June 6,...
Open registration for Collin College’s fall 2019 semester started June 11. Returning students with more than one hour of credit can register now. Open registration is available to all students who have been admitted and are eligible to enroll at Collin College....
A life long dream came true for Braden Shewmake. The 2016 Wylie East graduate was selected in the Major League Baseball draft. “Having the opportunity to chase that dream is special,” Shewmake said in an interview with Texas A&M Athletics. The former Texas A&M...
The boys and girls athletic programs at Wylie East found success in district, the playoffs and at the state level. The Raiders had two out of five grapplers earn medals in 5A state wrestling tournament. They claimed 15th out of 89 teams at the Berry Center in Cypress....
The 86th Texas Legislature wrapped up its business for the biennial on Memorial Day, passing bills on school reform and property taxes in the last few days of the session. Legislators convened in January for the 140-day lawmaking session held every two years. Top...
Wylie, Murphy and Sachse firefighters sharpened their skills last week with three days of joint training in Garland. Training was conducted Wednesday through Friday, May 29-31 in facilities at Garland Fire Department. Purpose of the exercise, in addition to practicing...
