A fire that broke out in a mobile home on Ewing Way in the Southfork Mobile Home community claimed the lives of two individuals Friday evening. Wylie Fire Rescue responded to the scene at approximately 5:03 p.m. after receiving reports of a structure fire with...
Family affair
It will be family affair for Wylie siblings Carley and Canyon Hall. They’ll be part of the Thursday, July 24 to Saturday, Aug. 3 AAU Junior Olympic Games. The games will be held at North Carolina A&T’s Aggie Stadium in Greensboro, NC. Carley, member of Texas...
City, school property values increase over 10 percent
Property values for the city of Wylie and Wylie Independent School District grew more than anticipated over the past year, surpassing property value estimates released in spring. Collin Central Appraisal District released its certified property values Thursday, July...
The common thread of organ donation
Connections. They can be logical, sequential or relational, or in the case of Gynovel Henry and Nate Hawkins, they can be life altering. March 26, 2018 is a date many will remember. It was the day that Gynovel, Nate and 23-year-old Killian Kass’ lives became forever...
Chemical-free options for managing mosquitoes in your landscape
It’s time to get outside and enjoy summer BBQs, gardening, hikes and much more. Don’t let mosquitoes keep you inside; Instead enlist these chemical-free strategies to manage these pests in your landscape. Start by eliminating the mosquitoes’ breeding grounds. ...
Solar car team places second
In a close race, the Solar Car Team from Wylie East High School finished second in its division last week at the Solar Car Challenge held at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth. The WEHS team, which led the first day, finished second to the Prosper Mighty Engineers. It...
Opinion: Top officials attempt to clarify new hemp law for prosecutors
S ome district and county attorneys reportedly have begun to dismiss misdemeanor marijuana possession cases following the Texas Legislature’s passage of House Bill 1325, a law creating a legal path for the cultivation and marketing of hemp and hemp products. Gov. Greg...
Districts plan back to school fairs
School districts are gearing up to welcome students back to class. Wylie, Garland and Plano Independent School Districts will offer back to school fairs over the next few weeks to help families prepare. WISD’s fair is set for 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10 at the...
Jackson set for USATF meet
Charis Jackson is out for medals in the finale meet of the summer track and field season. The incoming Wylie East freshman will compete in four events during the USATF Hershey National Junior Olympics. The meet is July 22-28 at Hornet Stadium on the California State...