The new Texas school voucher program has received applications for more than 160,000 students, Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock said, and the deadline for families to apply has been extended to 11:59 p.m. CT on March 31, 2026. to apply. “Demand is strong for the...
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...
Students in the area have plenty of opportunities to show off their art skills. Several statewide and local art contests have begun, and participants have a chance to win prizes ranging from vacations to displays. Adopt a Beach is sponsoring the organization’s 23rd...
Teams compete in Andie Studley Memorial Showcase The start to the season saw Wylie girls soccer come away with a split. They fell 2-0 to Plano and won 5-0 over Mount Pleasant in the Andie Studley Memorial Showcase at Wylie ISD Stadium. Wylie (1-1 as of Monday, Jan. 7)...
With every heavy rain, McMillen Road in north Wylie is closed due to flooding, and that will not change until funding is available to move the roadbed out of a floodplain and expand the thoroughfare to four lanes. However, there is progress being made. “We’re 95...
Your voice could help save lives January is Human Slavery and Trafficking Awareness Month. While you may think this subject has nothing to do with you, it has everything to do with you. If you are anyone who comes in contact with children on a regular basis, you could...
