Wylie ISD students posted gains in four of five end-of-course State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) exams this spring, with at least 88% of students meeting grade-level standards in every tested subject and as many as 98% doing so in Biology....
Martha Washington Tea Party guests, staff and volunteers gather on the lawn Saturday, April 25. The afternoon included tea, treats, colonial games and more. Courtesy photo By Christopher J. Raso Twenty-six guests enjoyed a tea party at the Welcome Center at Brown...
Allison Wilson kneels beside her business logo painted on Ballard Avenue during the Wylie 500 Pedal Car Race Sunday. Wilson, co-owner of Community Wealth Advisors and a member of the WDMA, was also an event sponsor. Tina Lopez/The Wylie News As communities across the...
The top two Wylie East students, Amanda Lu, valedictorian, and Wyatt Kelley, salutatorian, , look ahead to their next chapter as they prepare for graduation at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at CUTx Event Center in Allen. Allison LaBrot/The Wylie News Achievements from the...
Collin County property values continued to rise in 2026, according to certified estimated taxable values released by the Collin Central Appraisal District. CCAD mailed 2026 real property appraisal notices to property owners April 15. Owners who disagree with their...
Wylie council approved zoning changes for a large commercial development — including limits on a potential data center — and reviewed the police department’s annual report during its April 28 meeting. Council considered a zoning change for approximately 59.8 acres...
John Yeager, owner of Wylie Insurance and founding member of the Wylie Economic Development Corporation, has been honored with a street sign in his name. John Yeager Way is located in the FM 544 Gateway Addition. Friends, family and city officials joined togther, with...
Camryn Sellers, Wylie High’s valedictorian, Kyler Eiben, salutatorian, will walk the stage with their classmates Saturday, May 23 at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen. Allison LaBrot/The Wylie News As the school year comes to a close, a new journey is...
Photographs of historic Farmersville events, celebrities, along with stems of liatris, a perennial wildflower, native to the Texas Blackland Prairie, adorned tables at the Preservation Celebration last weekend. Courtesy Ben Cardon From longtime preservation advocates...
