Wylie author John Hobbs recently released his latest book, “Digging Deep into Scripture.,” which takes an in-depth look at issues such as true discipleship, the nature of the Bible, the Holy Spirit and much more. John Hobbs, DMin., a retired math teacher and pastor...
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...
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...
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...
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...
At 2.8 percent, the unemployment rate for Wylie in June was well below that of Texas and the United States, figures released by Texas Workforce Commission show. Unemployment for the state in June was 3.6 percent and for the country was 3.8 percent. “June’s...
Even though Community Independent School District students fall short of statewide passing rates on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness tests, the students out perform their peers on End of Course tests required for high school graduation. STAAR and...
A 6-year-old boy drowned in Lake Lavon during the Fourth of July holiday. According to information released by Collin County Sheriff Office Captain Nick Bristow, deputies were dispatched around 1:35 p.m. for reports of a possible drowning at the swimming area Collin...
Unofficial voting totals in the Wylie City Council race for May 4 have been released. For Place 1, David R. Duke won over incumbent Keith Stephens. Duke received 653 votes (51.42 percent) and Stephens received 617 (48.58 percent.) For Place 3, unopposed...
