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New chapter for Christian Care Center

New chapter for Christian Care Center

As of April 1, there will be new changes in local food pantry leadership. From left, Audrey Wallace, founder/director of 5 Loaves Food Pantry in Sachse, will relieve Wylie Christian Care Center directors Mary and Ron Warkentine of their duties. Rebekah Rodgers will...

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Register now for annual Run For Our Heroes 

Register now for annual Run For Our Heroes 

Registration is now open for the annual Run For Our Heroes. The race is set for April 26 at Olde City Park in Wylie. File Art The 1LT Robert F. Welch III Run For Our Heroes will return for its 13th year on Saturday, April 26 at Olde City Park in Wylie. The event,...

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Deep in the Heart of Texas Gala raises funds

Deep in the Heart of Texas Gala raises funds

Rebekah Rodgers, assistant director of 5 Loaves Food Pantry and Adrian Phillips, former NFL player and founder of the L.A.K.E. Foundation. Phillips was one of the evening’s keynote speakers. Sonia Duggan/The Wylie News With a night filled with inspiring speeches,...

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Special Olympics athlete headed to Italy

Special Olympics athlete headed to Italy

Erika Johnson will compete in the 2025 Special Olympics in Turin, Italy. Courtesy photo Murphy resident Erika Johnson is set to represent Texas at the 2025 Special Olympics in Turin, Italy, departing this week as part of the USA Delegation. Johnson, 37, is the only...

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Fancy Plants brings greenery to downtown

Fancy Plants brings greenery to downtown

Alicia Kam, owner of Fancy Plants in downtown Wylie, offers a wide variety of houseplants to suit everyone. The shop is open Wednesday through Sunday. Sonia Duggan/The Wylie News Alicia Kam has turned over a new leaf—leaving behind the classroom to cultivate a new...

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