High school students from the pharmacy technician program toured and learned about what it takes to work in a compounding pharmacy as Manufacturing Day tours continued last week. In partnership with the Wylie Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), local...
Wylie awards: Best of 2021-22
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...
State sales tax revenue totals $3.7 billion
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced state sales tax revenues totaled $3.69 billion in May, an 8.6% increase from May 2021. “Strong, double-digit growth was seen once again in sectors driven primarily by business spending, with receipts from the oil and gas mining...
Staff updates project funding sources
Staff and council met in a workshop to discuss capital projects currently in progress or scheduled for the future. City Manager Brent Parker said the purpose of the meeting was not to get detailed information on each project but to update council on the funding status...
Wylie East awards: Best of 2021-22
Wylie East High School 2021-22 school year comes to a close seeing plenty of growth in the athletic department. While the program saw plenty of turnover this season, they still managed to find success throughout the year, including our season award winners. Here are...
Wylie views offensive line as strength
There will be plenty of new faces to the Wylie Pirates offense next fall, but they won’t be on the offensive line. Wylie returns four starters and five offensive linemen who got significant playing time during the 2021 season. Despite losing senior leader Josh...
Juneteenth celebration to be held at Olde City Park
Area residents will have the opportunity to celebrate a national holiday marking the end of slavery, Juneteenth, at Olde City Park again this year. The free event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 18 and will feature live music, a DJ, food trucks, arts...
Council honors area nonprofits
Several area nonprofit organizations focused on providing food and other essential needs to families that have fallen on hard times were honored by Wylie City Council. Leaders from the Wylie Christian Care Center, including Raymond Cooper, 5 Loaves, Hope for the...
Eight Pirates earn all-district nod
The Wylie Pirates reached the postseason once again as co-district champions, and eight players were given all-district awards. Wylie (11-3, 16-16-1) was led by four first-team all-district players, namely first-team designated hitter Luke Lianthong. The starting...