More than 10 years ago, a mere five words frightened desk jockeys everywhere: “sitting is the new smoking.” Still, many people across the U.S. are walking less than they used to. Long days spent sitting can take a toll over time, negatively impacting bodies and minds....
If you plan to work past 65 and keep the health insurance you’ve had from your job, you’re likely to wonder what, if anything, you need to do about enrolling in Medicare. About one in six older Americans now remains in the workforce beyond what was once the...
Collin County residents who are interested in serving on a county board or commission are invited to apply for appointment. Terms are two or three years and most boards and commissions meet monthly. The various boards are Child Protective Services, LifePath, Planning,...
The major crimes rate in Wylie fell 14 percent per 1,000 population over the past year in spite of an estimated three percent increase in population. Numbers in the annual crimes report compiled by Police Chief Anthony Henderson are based on the National Incident...
The best football players from around the globe converged on AT&T Stadium for International Bowl X. Among that group was Wylie East junior long snapper Evan McLeland, a member of the U.S. Under-18 Select team. “Just being able to say I played there was a really...
Wylie livestock exhibitors entered 151 animals in the Collin County Junior Livestock Show held last week and brought home a number of top awards. The annual livestock show was held Jan. 7-12 at Myers Park in McKinney. Wylie exhibitors were affiliated with the FFA...
Whether they prefer drama or comedy, historically based or science fiction, theatre enthusiasts have plenty of entertainment options this weekend, courtesy of Wylie, Wylie East and Sachse High Schools. Wylie High School’s theatre department will produce “Newsies the...
Wylie resident Danny Senkow may not live long enough to see his family name enter the annals of famous violin makers, but that does not deter him from continuing a craft spanning 80 years over two generations. Senkow explained that it could be 100 years before he or...
The internet is a wealth of information, but it is also a place where danger is just one click away. Today, most teens have access to a smartphone or a computer, however, many adults are unaware of the risks this connectivity poses. Pew Research Center reports that 45...
