By Andrew Norsworthy Wylie ISD trustees approved the district’s 2026-27 budget during their June 16 meeting, adopting a spending plan that projects a nearly $15 million deficit while providing pay increases for teachers and staff and maintaining the current tax rate....
Registration for Collin College’s popular summer camps will open April 20, with a range of hands-on programs offered at campuses across the county — including several in Wylie and Allen that are expected to fill quickly. The camps, designed for middle and high school...
In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational Center will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 4, at the sanctuary located at 3430 Skyview Drive in Wylie. File art Several Easter-themed events are planned across the Wylie, Sachse...
Police in Wylie are investigating a fatal automobile vs. pedestrian crash that occurred Wednesday morning, March 18. Officers responded around 10:53 a.m. to the intersection of Westgate and W. FM 544 after receiving reports that a vehicle had struck a pedestrian. Upon...
Here are results for the top two candidates in local races at 12:56 a.m. March 4, 2026, with 86 of 86 vote centers reporting. Final, unofficial voting totals from Collin County Elections. RESULTS ARE NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL FINAL VOTES ARE CANVASSED...
TECRT Director Michael Dikovitsky, kneeling, with fellow TECRT volunteers. Courtesy photo. When tragedy strikes — whether it’s a police shooting, a suicide, a mass casualty event or a devastating natural disaster — first responders rush toward the scene. But once the...
Wylie ISD trustees opened last week’s regular meeting with public comments centered on a controversy involving the distribution of religious materials at Wylie East High School. According to the district, women affiliated with the organization Why Islam, along with...
Joshua Jones was awarded Firefighter of the Year at the annual WFR awards banquet earlier this month. Photo courtesy Wylie Fire Rescue. Wylie Fire Rescue held its 2025 Annual Awards Banquet earlier this month recognizing the dedication, bravery and service of its...
Early voting remains underway in Collin County for the Republican and Democratic primary elections through Friday, Feb. 27, with Election Day scheduled for Tuesday, March 3. On Election Day, polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Collin County voters may cast...
