Retiring founding Collin College trustee Robert “Bob” Collins poses with his grandson Owen Collins, wife Claude Ann and Rep. Jeff Leach. Courtesy Collin College After helping guide Collin College from a fledgling institution offering classes in area high schools to...
Wylie ISD trustees are considering several new measures to save money in the upcoming school year. The Board of Trustees convened for its final meeting of the year during a special called meeting Monday, Dec. 8. Trustees unanimously approved three items: the 2024-25...
WISD bus driver Julio Ospina, center, with Maritza Valentin, Liz Ospina, Jessie Murphy, Stephanie Meeks and Christie Hebert, received the 2025 Special Needs School Bus Driver of the Year award. Allison LaBrot / The Wylie News An act of care and quick thinking has...
Small businesses continue to power the economic engine of North Texas, according to a newly released statewide report that highlights their impact on job creation, revenue, and community stability. The 2025 Small Business Report, issued by the Texas Comptroller’s...
Wylie P&Z unanimously approved the site plan for a major new career and technical education facility at Collin College Wylie campus. File photo Wylie Planning and Zoning Commission moved two development projects forward during its Nov. 4 meeting, giving unanimous...
One roadway segment made the in the county made the state’s top 100 for congestion. File Art The annual Texas Department of Transportation report on congested roads lists only one Collin County roadway segment among the state’s top 100, according to 2024 data...
Blessing Boxes are distinguishable by their color and are packed with free, nonperishable food. Courtesy The Legacy Project A local family is taking action to help their community by offering Blessing Boxes — small, stand-alone boxes where anyone can leave food and...
Collin County Judge Chris Hill says the developer of an Islamic-focused neighborhood near Josephine has changed the name of the project from EPIC City to The Meadow. Hill said Community Capital Partners (CCP) had not yet filed any paperwork with the county but was...
Wylie ISD Board of Trustees convened for its regular monthly meeting on Nov. 17, welcoming new staff members and receiving several departmental updates. The meeting opened with recognitions and introductions of new district leaders, including Dr. Jessica Branch as...
