The Collin County Sheriff’s Office says Sheriff Jim Skinner recently participated in an international public safety initiative in Germany and Poland alongside more than 120 law enforcement leaders and students from around the world. According to a Sheriff’s Office, no...
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....
Wylie ISD will host a public meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, to present its proposed 2025–26 budget and tax rate, which remains unchanged from last year. Community members are invited to attend and participate in the discussion, which will outline how the...
As students gather supplies for returning to class, there’s one item they won’t need in school: a cell phone. A new Texas law bans the use of personal telecommunication devices at all grade levels, kindergarten through 12th, in all public schools and open-enrollment...
Texas Country Music Hall of Famer Clay Cooper took to the Wylie Opry stage Saturday, Aug. 2, along with his sons, Colt, left, and Caden. A Wylie native, Cooper started his career at the Opry at age 13. He now owns a venue in Branson, Missouri, where he performs...
Audrey Wallace, director of the Wylie Community Christian Care Center, showcases jewelry as auctioneer Jay Hoffman conducts the live auction during the Night to Remember gala Saturday, Aug. 2, at Collin College. Sonia Duggan/The Wylie News Raymond Cooper’s legacy of...
The average market value of a home within WISD was $484,637 in 2025, compared with $483,604 in 2024. Sonia Duggan/The Wylie News Once again, Collin County property values show an increase, according to 2025 certified taxable values released by Collin Central Appraisal...
After serving the community for decades, Taco Delite owners Melisa and Terry Greaves have closed the business and sold the property. Sonia Duggan / The Wylie News Customers yearning for one last taste of Taco Delite braved long lines both inside and out last week...
