How misinformation may be undermining cancer prevention Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Despite its wide recognition as an effective tool for skin cancer prevention, many Americans still say they aren’t sure how sunscreen works. In fact, confusion about its use and...
By Andrew Norsworthy Wylie City Council members spent much of their June 9 meeting reviewing early plans for the FY 2026-27 budget. The group also made board appointments and discussed a temporary location for the Wylie Championship Rodeo. The council held a budget...
Community members interested in service projects benefiting local children and families are invited to attend an informational meeting next week about establishing a Kiwanis Club in Wylie. The meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 18, at Napoli's Italian...
The newly formed Wylie Citizens Bond Advisory Committee held its first meeting Monday, June 1, beginning a process that could ultimately shape a future bond election aimed at addressing the city’s growing infrastructure and facility needs. Meeting at Smith Public...
Authorities rescued 89 children and made 276 arrests on child exploitation arrests during a two-month coordinated law enforcement effort, the FBI’s Dallas office said. Operation Soteria Shield 2026 was conducted in March and April by FBI’s North Texas Child...
Hope for the Cities volunteers, from left, Eddie Caraway, left, Debra Robinson, Billie Albright and Charles Parham promote the Adopt-A-Lunch program for summer lunches at The Cross Church. Courtesy photo As the school year ends, so do school-provided breakfasts and...
Columnist John Moore's great grandfather, Thornton Parmer Moore, is pictured circa 1935 in his blacksmith shop. Like most of the era, he made just about everything he needed. Photo John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com As a kid, I often heard the...
Charles F. “Chuck” Williams passed away May 29, 2026, in Richardson, Texas, at the age of 92. He was born Jan. 24, 1934, in Wylie, Texas, to D. Farrell Williams and Mary Beth Wilson Williams. A proud Aggie, Chuck graduated from Texas A&M University with an...
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