Carter BloodCare is encouraging Texans to roll up their sleeves this month as the nonprofit works to replenish blood supplies and meet patient needs across the state. Health officials said all blood types are currently needed, with particular demand for O negative and...
Early voting is ending for the Tuesday, Nov. 4, general election that has at least two ballot issues for Collin County voters. Early voting began Monday, Oct. 20, and ends Friday, Oct. 31. Polls are open Election Day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. All Texas voters are being...
Ghost Guides portrayed historic Wylie figures during the Wylie Whispers: Haunts & History Tours held Oct. 3–4 in Downtown Wylie. From left are Dana Ashley as Betty Garrison, Jasmine Costley as Fannie Ellis, Ofilia Barrera as Lovilla Creel, Eric Hogue as Marshall...
Families of Vietnam veterans who died as a result of their service but whose names are not inscribed on the wall, may submit an application to have the veteran listed on the In Memory Honor Roll. Courtesy Art The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter-scale replica of the...
Texans planning to vote in the upcoming election cycle should be aware of key deadlines and requirements that will impact their ability to cast a ballot in 2025. The last day to register to vote is Monday, Oct. 6, 2025. Early voting begins on Monday, Oct. 20, and will...
Glass artist Jamaison Schuler placed second in the State Fair theme division for professionals this year. He also placed third for glass. Over the last four years, Schular has won eight in all: three blue, three red, a third place and an honorable mention. Courtesy...
Hope for the Cities set a $50,000 goal for North Texas Giving Day. The nonprofit provides financial assistance, food, housing support for families in crisis. North Texas Giving Day returns Sept. 18, offering residents in Wylie, Sachse, Murphy and surrounding...
Former State Rep. Jodie Laubenberg, who represented District 89 in the Texas House of Representatives from 2003 to 2019, has died, officials announced Monday, Sept. 1. Laubenberg, a Republican, represented a Collin County district that includes Allen, Fairview, Lavon,...
Vinson named lone finalist for Conroe ISD superintendent. Conroe ISD announced Wednesday, Aug. 27, that Wylie ISD Superintendent David Vinson has been named its lone finalist for the top leadership post. The news prompted Wylie ISD’s Board of Trustees to inform the...
