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Three men arrested in teen killing

Three men arrested in teen killing

Updated April 25, 2026 A third suspect has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a teenager near Dodd Park, according to the Wylie Police Department. Police said Anna resident Jakori Levi surrendered to the Anna Police Department on Friday, April 24,...

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Skanska chief visits college build site

Skanska chief visits college build site

With roofs in place and walls filling up with masonry and glass, the weather is not as much a concern for contractor Skanska USA as it works to complete a new Wylie campus of Collin College in time to welcome students in Fall 2020. Dropping by the Wylie site last week...

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Signs of empathy

Signs of empathy

A growing number of North Texans are speaking a language without making a sound. Over the past two decades, schools across Texas and the U.S. have had an increase in students enrolled in American Sign Language (ASL). It’s even replaced German as the third most studied...

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Opinion: Social Security Matters

Dear Rusty: Since it looks like a good option for me to retire at 62 and my husband (who is younger than me) to retire at 67, will the income he makes after I retire affect my benefit amount by way of income taxes if we continue to file jointly? Also, how would...

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WHS lockdown

WHS lockdown

Wylie Independent School District reported that Wylie High School was placed in lockdown this morning as police searched for a person who is not a student. Students and staff are safe. Once further details are released, they will be posted on The Wylie News Facebook...

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WH, WE set for action at home, on road

WH, WE set for action at home, on road

Tre Sheffield takes the handoff from Marcus McElroy, Jr. in the back field against Jesuit on Friday, Sept. 13. For more photos, click here. Among a gaggle of Woodrow Wilson defenders, Tristan Lee gains a first down on Friday, Sept. 13. For more photos, click here....

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Budget adoption not exactly a slam dunk

Budget adoption not exactly a slam dunk

Through fits and spurts, Wylie City Council last week lurched forward to approve the fiscal year 2019-20 budget and 2019 property tax rate. Council members put their stamp of approval on the budget and tax rate at a session held Tuesday, Sept. 10, at the Municipal...

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County adopts effective tax rate; budget set at $381.9M

County adopts effective tax rate; budget set at $381.9M

Collin County Commissioners were scheduled to adopt the fiscal year 2019-20 budget of $381.9 million Monday that is slightly more than the current year, but does not increase tax bills for property owners. The property tax rate will be set at 17.4951 cents per $100...

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WEHS students tune into the world of music business

WEHS students tune into the world of music business

At Wylie East High School, a group of 60 students aren’t just making music; they’re making history. In the Digital Audio Technology class, also known as Raider Records, members split into groups – “record labels” – to write, record and edit a song almost every week....

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