For over 20 years, The Coventry Reserve has provided life enrichment programs for adults with special needs. Located at 2004 Parker Road in St. Paul since 2005, the campus and programs have grown to serve the community — and now it is growing again. In May, the...
The increased oil demand continues to outpace global supply, resulting in high gas prices across the state, the nation and the world. As a result, the national gas price average on June 13, was $5.014 per gallon, the highest recorded average price. According to AAA,...
What began as an ice cream social hosted by downtown merchants 34 years ago, has turned into one of Wylie’s biggest events. Now known as Bluegrass on Ballard, the free all-day affair not only includes bluegrass bands, but arts and crafts, chili cook-off, food trucks...
While summer is supposed to be a time for children to relax and enjoy unstructured playtime, some of them may experience food insecurity as families struggle with the extra mouths to feed and rising grocery prices. Several groups, including Wylie ISD, are working to...
For the past several years, schools across the U.S. have beefed up security because of on-campus shootings. The tragic shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde has prompted the need for even more advanced security measures for many school districts. However, Wylie ISD’s...
Police responded to a call of a teenager shot at a home in the 2900 block of Jamestown Saturday, June 4. The call came in after 7:15 p.m., and the teenager who was shot was released from the hospital shortly after being admitted. Sgt. Donald English said the shooter...
By Rick Wood There’s so much going on in our world today…just turn on the news and you can hear of the tragedies that are taking place throughout our nation. Here in Texas, the town of Uvalde is mourning the deaths of nineteen elementary students and two teachers less...
The Community Braves football team is eager to hit the field again, led by a strong group of running backs. After reaching the postseason last year in the bi-district round, the Braves bring back three of their top four runners from a team that ran the ball 394 times...
Wylie High School wrapped up a successful 2021-22 school year with plenty of athletic achievements. From state medalists to nearly every program reaching the postseason, the Pirates athletic program put on a show for their fans and community. Here are the top athletes...
