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Morgan Howard
Collin College Summer/Fall 2026 Reg 2
Wylie man sentenced to 30 years

Wylie man sentenced to 30 years

A 20-year-old Wylie man, Eduardo Guadalupe Gonzalez, last week was convicted of two felony counts of aggravated sexual assault and sentenced to 30 years in prison. Gonzalez was convicted Wednesday, Aug. 28, by a Rockwall County jury. The felony charges were filed in...

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Boy riding bicycle struck by vehicle

Boy riding bicycle struck by vehicle

Wylie Police are investigating an accident Wednesday morning, Aug. 28, at Harrison Intermediate School in which a child riding a bicycle was struck by a vehicle. The accident occurred about 7:45 a.m. and sent a 10-year-old boy to the hospital where he was listed in...

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Wedding trends and timeless traditions

Wedding trends and timeless traditions

For years and years June was thought to be the month for getting married. Yet the last few years fall has really been giving it a run for all its wedding money. For the full story, see the Aug. 28 issue or subscribe online. By Jennifer M. Aguilar

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The time is now

The time is now

Season kicks off this week Local football teams are looking to  bring the fire in the opening week of the 2019 season. Wylie and Plano East begin on Thursday, Aug. 29, while Wylie East and Sachse start on Friday, Aug. 30, and Wylie Prep takes the field on...

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WISD trustees adopt tax rate

WISD trustees adopt tax rate

Wylie Independent School District trustees last week formally adopted the 2019 property tax rate that is a dime less than last year’s levy. The school board met in regular session Monday, Aug. 19. Total tax rate is $1.5284 per $100 assessed property valuation,...

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District earns high performance rating

District earns high performance rating

Wylie ISD recently received high marks from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). School districts across the state got their accountability ratings Thursday, Aug. 15. Ratings were introduced last year as a way to track success in the classroom. For the full story, see...

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New Texas Safety Commission meets for first time

Gov. Greg Abbott on Aug. 22 hosted the first meeting of the Texas Safety Commission, pulling together a group of lawmakers, educators, advocates, community leaders and public safety experts. Created Aug. 19 by the governor, the commission is tasked with developing “an...

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