More than 30K school voucher applications were submitted last week on the first day of the state’s new program to give families taxpayer-funded accounts for private school tuition and homeschooling expenses, the Houston Chronicle reported. The applications will be...
By Nancy Whitney Staff Writer [email protected] Burnett Junior High has a long list of renovations and upgrades to be completed over the next few years, many which will give the school a whole new look. Project funding is due to the passing of the 2014 bond...
From Staff Reports [email protected] More than 100 young witches and wizards showed up to celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday at Rita and Truett Smith Public Library in Wylie. The party was held Friday afternoon. Activities...
Pirates, Raiders open preseason practice on Monday By Greg Ford Sports Editor [email protected] WYLIE — August can be the roughest month during the dog days of summer. However, it’s also the time when...
Whether you’re an incoming freshman or entering your senior year, the transition to campus life requires mental and logistical preparation. For a smooth move, prepare in advance. “You’ll want your dorm room or apartment to be a space in which you can thrive...
By Joe Reavis Staff Writer [email protected] Certified property values released last week by Collin Central Appraisal District show the city of Wylie topped $3 billion in values this year and Wylie Independent School District surpassed $4 billion. In addition, Collin...
From Staff Reports [email protected] City of Wylie Animal Services is hosting a Clear the Shelters Day adoption event and low-cost pet vaccination clinic Aug 15. The vaccination clinic will be from 10 a.m. to noon; Clear the Shelters is from 10 am to 5 pm....
By Joe Reavis Staff Writer [email protected] Wylie City Council last week proposed drawing down unencumbered fund balances to cover a deficit in the 2015-’16 budget it has been working on most of the summer. Budget expenses were discussed in a final workshop held...
Church members serve at Southfork Mobile Home Park By Sonia Duggan [email protected] Mission work is a large part of what many churches do to reach out to the less fortunate in their communities and even those...
