Courtesy WISD The Wylie ISD board of trustees met for a workshop Tuesday, Dec. 12 that focused on construction planning for new schools. The district’s $298 million “Growth Management Bond” proposal passed on Nov. 7. The funds are for renovating additional schools...
Locals, education staff and district administrators gathered for an annual awards gala highlighting the work of select individuals over their careers. Two prestigious awards — the Elizabeth W. Garrison Award and the Garrison Legacy Award — were bestowed during the...
It was 75 years ago that Paul Stimson first published The Wylie News on March 19, 1948. However, the first copy in the News’ archives still in existence is the second edition, dated March 26, 1948. Stimson’s lead story in that edition was an announcement that...
The Wylie Police Department arrested a Wylie man after a school counselor reported potential sexual abuse to a school resource officer. Cedric Douglas Johnson, 40, was detained by officers in a parking lot on the charge of continuous sexual assault of a child under...
Meteorologists are predicting severe weather in North Texas this evening, mostly in the late afternoon and evening. A tornado watch has been issued until 8 p.m. Thursday, March 18, for Dallas, Rockwall, Collin and Hunt counties with severe thunderstorms and hail...
Morning commuters in Lavon may notice a slowdown on State Highway 78 because of a wreck involving Community ISD’s bus 204. The crash involving the bus and another vehicle near the Lake Pointe neighborhood on SH 78 took place the morning of Thursday, March 16. An...
With National Women’s History in full swing, a local state representative is grateful to strong female mentors in her life that have helped her become the person she is today. Candy Noble, who represents District 89 in the Texas House of Representatives, said two...
The Birmingham Scholarship program is recognizing its impact on students that began 75 years ago when it awards this year’s scholarships later this month. A reception to recognize the 2023 scholars — in addition to any winners from the past 75 years — will be held at...
Wylie councilmembers passed a resolution to cancel the upcoming municipal elections in March because of a lack of competitive races. State law allows cities to cancel local elections and declare unopposed candidates the winner if only one candidate files for...
