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Visit local museums, collect patches

Visit local museums, collect patches

The Welcome Center at Brown House in Wylie is participating in the Collin County Museum Patch Quest (in honor of America’s 250th birthday.) Allison LaBrot/The Wylie News Museums throughout Collin County are offering a unique way to celebrate America 250. The Collin...

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Council cancels May election, OKs zoning change

Council cancels May election, OKs zoning change

Wylie City Council approved a zoning change for a North Highway 78 property and a modest increase to emergency medical service fees Tuesday, while also canceling the city’s May election after all candidates filed unopposed. Wylie City Council began proceedings...

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Open records laws give public a window into government

Open records laws give public a window into government

Access to government records allows citizens to see how public decisions are made, how taxpayer dollars are spent and how local officials conduct the public’s business. The importance of those rights is highlighted each year during Sunshine Week, observed this year...

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From eight families to thousands

From eight families to thousands

Home Depot employees deliver pallets of boxed cereal to Amazing Grace Food Pantry. Courtesy Amazing Grace Food Pantry Wylie pantry celebrates 20 years of feeding neighbors What began in 2006 as a small community service effort has grown into a lifeline for thousands...

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Collin College names new campus provosts 

Collin College names new campus provosts 

Collin College has selected a new leader for its Wylie and Farmersville campuses, appointing Kyle Bellue as campus provost as part of a broader leadership transition that also includes a new provost for the Plano Campus.  The college announced Monday that Garry...

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Historical Society luncheon takes on patriotic theme

Historical Society luncheon takes on patriotic theme

The Wylie Historical Society will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States at their annual spring luncheon. The event will begin in the Pondant Hall of St. Anthony’s Church at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 28. A patriotic outfit and hat contest, barbecue buffet...

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Primary voter turnout in county tops 26%

Primary voter turnout in county tops 26%

More than one-fourth of registered Collin County voters turned out for the March 3 primary elections, according to unofficial final results reported by Collin County Elections. And the number of Democratic voters nearly equaled that of Republican voters, a sharp...

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Lavon sailor named warfighter of the week

Lavon sailor named warfighter of the week

Capt. Matthew Kiser, commanding officer of the USS John C. Stennis, left, presents Gunner’s Mate Seaman Gwenivere Zambo of Lavon with the warfighter of the week award, Feb. 26.  U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Matthew Tener The commander of...

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Murphy scientist explores ancient phenomena

Murphy scientist explores ancient phenomena

Skulls found at a site in China shows intentional modification to elongate the cranium. Courtesy Dr. Qian Wang Dr. Qian Wang of Murphy has made several startling discoveries as he travels the globe to broaden scientific knowledge of how people and their cultures...

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