Texas is home to five of the nation’s fastest-growing counties by population, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, with Collin County ranked No. 2. From July of 2024 to July 2025, Collin County grew by 3.4%, adding 42,966 people for a total just under 1.3...
WISD earned the highest possible rating in the Texas Education Agency’s accountability system for 2024-25, posting an overall A with a scaled score of 92. Wylie Independent School District again earned the highest possible rating in the Texas Education Agency’s...
The Wylie City Council voted Aug. 12 to accept the proposed property tax rate for the 2025-26 fiscal year and set a public hearing later this month for the final vote. The no new revenue tax rate was calculated at $0.521441 per $100 valuation, while the voter approval...
Wylie senior outside hitter Peyton Stade (7) helped to lead the Lady Pirates past the bi-district round of the playoffs last season for the first time in four years. Photo by Elijah Kloepping / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Last season proved...
Wylie City Council met Tuesday, Aug. 12 to address several agenda items, including setting public hearing dates for the city’s proposed property tax rate and fiscal year 2025-26 budget. Council was scheduled to consider a partnership with the Wylie Cemetery...
Although signs indicate part of Gregory Lane is a private road, a developer has asked a judge to rule the road is a public thoroughfare. Bob Wieland / The Wylie News A full trial may be needed to determine whether Gregory Lane is a private road or a public...
Reid Waters, Jordan Batiste, Georgia Fleming and Peyton Pecorino display awards won by Wylie East students in recent SkillsUSA competitions. The four students hold national, district and state positions, representing thousands of members at each level. Allison LaBrot...
Senior Alexis Lee’s parking place warns other Wylie High students: “No Swiping My Spot.” Bob Wieland / C&S Media Seniors at Wylie High School and Plano East Senior High have begun personalizing their reserved parking spots with colorful painted designs. WHS had...
The Wylie East Solar Car team earned their second national title last month in the Advanced Classic Division. Courtesy photo The Wylie East Solar Car Team recently defended their national champion title in the Solar Car Challenge at Fort Worth’s Texas Motor Speedway....
