Reese Bassinger, a 2021 graduate of Wylie High School, has helped lead the No. 16 West Virginia Mountaineers baseball team to an appearance in the NCAA World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. The Mountaineers will open play in the World Series at 2 p.m. Friday vs. unseeded...
Wylie ISD trustees opened last week’s regular meeting with public comments centered on a controversy involving the distribution of religious materials at Wylie East High School. According to the district, women affiliated with the organization Why Islam, along with...
Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Heart health is about more than just the heart itself. It’s a two-way street between the heart and the rest of the body. However, many U.S. adults aren’t aware of the connection between organs. According to a survey conducted by The...
Early voting remains underway in Collin County for the Republican and Democratic primary elections through Friday, Feb. 27, with Election Day scheduled for Tuesday, March 3. On Election Day, polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Collin County voters may cast...
Owner Josh Taylor named his business Gator’s Bait Barn to honor Bill, the beloved reptile who lived at the original LeRoy’s Bait and Tackle until the store’s closing in 2022. Allison LaBrot / The Wylie News A local staple for fishermen has been...
The City of Wylie is expected to cancel its May 2, 2026, general election to select a mayor and City Council members for Place 5 and Place 6 after all incumbents filed unopposed. All incumbents applied for their respective seats by the Friday, Feb. 13,...
Columnist John Moore’s dad used to shell a lot of pecans and then gave them away. John is continuing that tradition. Photo: John Moore A ceramic dishpan, a lot of pecans, and a nutcracker made in Little Rock. When we saw those three things sitting in my dad’s lap, we...
After months of winter weather, spring is the season when homeowners start noticing everything the cold left behind — peeling paint, faded trim and siding that looks a little worse for wear. Exterior painting isn’t just about curb appeal; it’s also one of the most...
Wylie City Council unanimously approved its annual financial audit, moved forward with litigation tied to the McMillen Road Project, and discussed the future of its license plate reader program during Tuesday’s meeting. Council members opened the meeting with...
