The Wylie Pirates are coming off their first district title in two decades and will look to carry that momentum into the postseason. Their playoff journey starts at home with the Rockwall Yellowjackets. (Austin Smith/The Wylie News) With the postseason kicking off...
It's no secret that the most beautiful women in the world often come from the Lone Star State. Now, as Texas International looks to crown the next Mrs. Texas, Miss Texas and Teen Texas, the organization is seeking the next winner of each division to wear...
By Wyndi Veigel [email protected] TAPS public transit continues to face significant problems as job cuts, service elimination and a criminal investigation begins. At the end of last week, TAPS board chairman Chris Hill announced that the Office of the...
By Nancy Whitney Staff Writer [email protected] The Sachse Chamber of Commerce held their monthly luncheon focused on the state of the school district last week. Garland ISD Superintendent Bob Morrison and Wylie ISD Superintendent David Vinson each presented...
By Greg Ford Sports Editor [email protected] WYLIE — The Raiders rule the roost, at least for this week. That became a fact last Friday at Wylie Stadium, when the Raiders battled Lovejoy for first place in District 10-5A. After nearly three hours of competition,...
The newest member of the Wylie Police Department, K-9 Officer Gunner, has helped with 10 arrests in about three weeks since returning from training camp with partner Officer Richard Chambers. “We’ve been very busy, so far,” Chambers declared. Gunner is a 21-month-old...
From staff reports [email protected] As spring weather draws more motorcyclists onto Texas roadways, the Texas Department of Transportation is launching its “Share the Road: Look Twice for Motorcycles” campaign to reduce crashes and save lives. The campaign – part of...
Staff Reports [email protected] After the May 9 Wylie City Council Election, Place 4 incumbent Bennie Jones and challenger Candy Arrington will faceoff in a runoff election. In the initial election, Jones received 225, or 36.89 percent of total votes and...
The 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe will be featured at the sixth annual Salute to Heroes in Olde City Park May 25. The salute is a Memorial Day partnership between American Legion Hale-Combest Post 315 and the city of Wylie. A half-staff flag ceremony is slated...
