The 1,885 square foot commercial structure at 104 S. Ballard, north of Olde City Park, will be razed soon. The mural on the south side of the building, “Wide Awake Wylie,” will be preserved, says the city. Jeremy Hallock/Wylie News Two downtown buildings will soon be...
WYLIE - The defensive intensity led the way for the Wylie Pirates (1-0) in their season-opening victory. The unit held JJ Pearce's (0-1) offense to just 12 total yards in the first half and forced two turnovers on the Pirates' way to a 24-7 win at home Friday night....
Fall camp is behind us and the Wylie Pirates football team is eager to start the new season. With several new faces on both sides of the ball, Wylie has several challenges ahead of the new season, starting at home against J.J. Pearce. The Mustangs won three games last...
Wylie East scored twice in the second quarter and never looked back, defeating Richardson Berkner 27-0 Thursday night. The Raiders opened the scoring on their third drive at Wildcat-Ram Stadium when Tristan Lee scored from one yard out to cap off a 7-play, 56-yard...
Members of the Collin County Sheriff’s Office and North Texas Sheriff’s Criminal Interdiction Unit seized several kilograms of methamphetamine, according to a Tuesday, Aug. 23, news release. Deputies with the Collin County Sheriff’s Office and the North Texas...
Football season is here for the Wylie East Raiders. Moving up to the 6A level, Wylie East opens the season on the road to take on Richardson Berkner on Thursday, Aug. 25. The Rams won four games last season, all in District 7-6A. With 12 starters returning, it’s a...
By Kris Segrest Crucifixion might be the worst form of torture to ever be dreamed up in the imagination of deranged men. The process was slow and agonizing. It was intended to squeeze every ounce of life out of its participant and maximize each painful moment. Agony,...
Three small business owners joined together to open one store offering a unique blend of merchandise in downtown Wylie. Together, Teri Allen, Raquel Jarjoura and Katie and Jimmy Alexander operate the newly opened The Blend on Ballard. For the full story, see...
The Wylie Pirates strive to gain an edge on special teams, and they feel they have that edge with one of the best kickers in District 9-6A. Braden Gilbert leads the Wylie special teams, taking over as the full-time kicker and punter. He made all eight of his...
