Retiring founding Collin College trustee Robert “Bob” Collins poses with his grandson Owen Collins, wife Claude Ann and Rep. Jeff Leach. Courtesy Collin College After helping guide Collin College from a fledgling institution offering classes in area high schools to...
In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational Center will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 4, at the sanctuary located at 3430 Skyview Drive in Wylie. File art Several Easter-themed events are planned across the Wylie, Sachse...
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....
Wylie City Council approved a zoning change for a North Highway 78 property and a modest increase to emergency medical service fees Tuesday, while also canceling the city’s May election after all candidates filed unopposed. Wylie City Council began proceedings...
Access to government records allows citizens to see how public decisions are made, how taxpayer dollars are spent and how local officials conduct the public’s business. The importance of those rights is highlighted each year during Sunshine Week, observed this year...
Columnist John Moore still has the license plate from his first car. A 1966 Ford Mustang. Photo: John Moore Lee Iacocca gave us two American classics: the Ford Mustang and the Chrysler minivan. The first was intended to compete with the Chevy Corvair Monza. The latter...
Police in Wylie are investigating a fatal automobile vs. pedestrian crash that occurred Wednesday morning, March 18. Officers responded around 10:53 a.m. to the intersection of Westgate and W. FM 544 after receiving reports that a vehicle had struck a pedestrian. Upon...
Collin College has selected a new leader for its Wylie and Farmersville campuses, appointing Kyle Bellue as campus provost as part of a broader leadership transition that also includes a new provost for the Plano Campus. The college announced Monday that Garry...
The Wylie Historical Society will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States at their annual spring luncheon. The event will begin in the Pondant Hall of St. Anthony’s Church at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 28. A patriotic outfit and hat contest, barbecue buffet...
