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Sheriff’s office breaks up fraud ring

Sheriff’s office breaks up fraud ring

Collin County Sheriff Jim Skinner says deputies and officers from other agencies have been rounding up suspects in an organized effort to scam the elderly. The sheriff said more than $7 million in cash and gold had been stolen from the retirement savings of around 200...

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Council approves zoning for cigar lounge

Council approves zoning for cigar lounge

The Wylie City Council met Tuesday, March 11, to discuss several items, including a consent agenda that included approving a review of water and wastewater rates, new technology purchases, and zoning changes. During the meeting, the council held a public hearing to...

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Wylie ISD artists shine at VASE

Wylie ISD artists shine at VASE

The artwork of 23 WISD high school students will advance to the state-level competition in San Marcos on April 25-26. Courtesy Wylie ISD Wylie ISD high school art students showcased their talent at the regional Visual Scholastic Arts Event (VASE) in Forney, earning...

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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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Most students receive measles vaccine

Most students receive measles vaccine

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reports 94.35% of Texas kindergarteners were vaccinated for measles, mumps and rubella as of the 2023-24 school year, with 93.31% of Collin County kids having received the vaccines. As of Monday, March 3, the...

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Congressman faced Trump, DOGE critics

Congressman faced Trump, DOGE critics

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...

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Council approves three zoning requests

Council approves three zoning requests

Zoning changes were the main topic for Wylie City Council last week, with four to consider on the regular agenda. Approved at the Tuesday, Feb. 25 meeting were three zoning requests—one after a lengthy public hearing and discussion by council members. The first zoning...

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