Demonstrators wave Ukrainian and American flags during a protest outside Rep. Keith Self’s town hall meeting at Collin College Wylie campus Saturday, March 1. Bob Wieland/The Wylie News About two dozen demonstrators greeted 3rd District Congressman Keith Self at a...
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...
For preliminary early voting totals in the Wylie City Council race for May 4, the following results have been released as of 7 p.m. For Place 1, incumbent Keith Stephens is in the lead with 430 votes (52.70 percent) while challenger David R. Duke has 386 votes (47.30...
Governor Greg Abbott today deployed state resources to the North Texas area and other locations in anticipation of severe weather expected to hit the region through Friday. In addition to water rescue operations teams, the Governor has also deployed helicopters and...
The Wylie High improv group rehearses for their show next week by playing a game. For the story, see our May 1 issue or subscribe online.
The annual Taste of Wylie boasted high attendance Monday, April 19 at the First Baptist Church event center. The event showcased an array of tasty treats from different area restaurants. Proceeds of the event benefitted the Christian Care Center. From Staff Reports •...
