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The war on sunscreen

The war on sunscreen

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...

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Betty Jane Dossey Stephens

Betty Jane Dossey Stephens

Betty Jane Dossey Stephens was born on September 28, 1945, in Groesbeck, Texas. She passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026, at her home in Dripping Springs, from complications associated with her years-long battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). She is...

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Visit local museums, collect patches

Visit local museums, collect patches

The Welcome Center at Brown House in Wylie is participating in the Collin County Museum Patch Quest (in honor of America’s 250th birthday.) Allison LaBrot/The Wylie News Museums throughout Collin County are offering a unique way to celebrate America 250. The Collin...

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Council weighs senior housing, bond priorities

Council weighs senior housing, bond priorities

Wylie City Council discussed a proposed 250-unit active adult development, reviewed potential public safety projects for the city’s upcoming bond election and interviewed applicants for vacancies on the Board of Review during its Tuesday, May 26, meeting. Proceedings...

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In the cards

In the cards

Columnist John Moore spent most Saturday nights of his childhood watching the adults play cards and drink lots of coffee. Photo John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com In 868 A.D., according to Chinese historical records, a princess was said to have played a...

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Raiders, Pirates begin next chapter

Raiders, Pirates begin next chapter

The Wylie East High School and Wylie High School Classes of 2026 celebrated graduation Saturday, May 23, as more than 1,350 seniors crossed the stage during commencement ceremonies at Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen. Families, friends, faculty members and...

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Who’ll stop the rain

Who’ll stop the rain

Columnist John Moore wonders if we can stop the rain we started. Photo John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com Back in 2011, it didn’t rain. It didn’t rain for a long, long time. It didn’t rain for so long that fires began to pop up where I live. One...

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