Columnist John Moore has played guitar since he was eight. The Doobie Brothers helped remind him of why he still plays. Photo John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com When I first picked up a guitar in 1970, my fingers didn’t make the sounds I wanted to hear....
In April 2024, citizens packed city council chambers to sound off on the long-delayed McMillen Road project. Work finally resumed months later and continues The City of Wylie spent the past year navigating the challenges of continued growth while weighing fiscal...
Select Wylie East and Wylie High students qualified for All State Choir last January and traveled to perform in San Antonio in February. Wylie Independent School District closed the year having navigated campus expansion, fiscal challenges, leadership changes and...
Columnist John Moore's cat, Sammy, has helped renew his faith in hope. Courtesy John Moore There’s an old English idiom that says, “To have no truck with.” It basically means that someone doesn’t go in for syrupy or emotional stuff. I’ve never been overly sentimental....
Boo on Ballard drew large crowds to historic downtown Wylie in October. From packed downtown festivals and milestone celebrations, commemorations and nonprofit fundraisers, Wylie’s event calendar in 2025 reflected a community deeply rooted in tradition while embracing...
The highly anticipated “Best of 2026” Readers’ Choice Poll, hosted by C&S Media Publications, is officially underway! This year’s competition, celebrating the finest businesses, services, and dining options across Eastern Collin County, promises to highlight what...
Wrapping up its final meeting of the year, the Wylie Planning and Zoning Commission approved a slate of plats, site plans and zoning changes on Dec. 16, tied to future commercial and industrial development. Following public comment on non-agenda items, commissioners...
Frances Pharcellus Church – New York Sun – 9/21/1897 “DEAR EDITOR: I am 8 years old.“Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. “Papa says, ‘If you see it in THE SUN it’s so.’“Please tell me the truth; is there a Santa Claus? ...
Since its start in 2020, Wylie High School’s esports roster has skyrocketed in number, and the team’s ability to earn and defend multiple titles reflects the program’s focus on skill development. Merriam-Webster defines an esport as, “a multiplayer video game used as...
