Allison Wilson kneels beside her business logo painted on Ballard Avenue during the Wylie 500 Pedal Car Race Sunday. Wilson, co-owner of Community Wealth Advisors and a member of the WDMA, was also an event sponsor. Tina Lopez/The Wylie News As communities across the...
More than 1,000 Wylie Independent School District students are gearing up for the second-ever “Wylie in the Meyerson” event, on Saturday, March 21. The day includes six concerts featuring bands, choirs and orchestras, and a citywide children’s choir, all performing on...
AUSTIN — As the worldwide threat of novel coronavirus increased, state agencies already were working together to ensure the health and safety of all Texans, Gov. Greg Abbott said Feb. 27. After a briefing from state and federal health officials on coronavirus...
Today is Election Day in Texas and 13 other states. Voters will cast ballots in the Republican and Democratic presidential primary elections. Each party primary also include races to determine nominees for U.S. Senate, U.S. Representative seats, statewide offices and...
Wylie voters have a few hours left to participate in early voting for the March 3 primary. Early voting will end at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28. Ballots will be split into Democratic and Republican primaries, featuring races from presidential nominees all the way to county...
Emiliano Saucedo drives an grappler toward the mat in the 160-pound class. Brown, Saucedo collect state medals CYPRESS – It was a magical ending to outstanding season for Wylie East wrestling. The Raiders had two grapplers earn medals in the Class 5A tournament, held...
This year’s Boots ‘n Barbecue fundraiser broke its own fundraising record. The annual gala, which raises money for the WISD Education Foundation, gathered $178,050 Saturday, Feb. 22 at Southfork Ranch. Last year the event raised $170,000. For the second year in a row,...
Between children’s programming, teen parties, student resources and adult seminars, libraries reach more people every year. And these ever-growing spheres of influence mean greater responsibility when choosing what to celebrate each month. February has been designated...
A handful of middle school students are proving that everyday objects can be artistic masterpieces. McMillan Junior High’s advanced Art II class spent months replicating famous works onto chairs, and their efforts are finally available for the public to enjoy. For the...
