It’s Thanksgiving week, a great time to reflect, give thanks, or in other words, gratitude. I’m thankful for so much this season. One thing in particular is a reconnection with an old friend. We’ve all got those people in our lives, that for a season were...
Collin County COVID-related deaths increase by two
Collin County and Texas Health and Human Services released updated COVID-19 information. State officials listed two deaths and 15 new cases of COVID-19 today, Sep. 13, in Collin County and are still reporting an adjusted total of 12,001 confirmed cases.The state is...
Governor Abbott announces temporary pause of additional reopening phases
Governor Greg Abbott announced today that the State of Texas will pause any further phases to open Texas as the state responds to the recent increase in positive COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. Businesses that are permitted to open under the previous phases can...
UIL basketball tournament suspended until further notice
AUSTIN — Due to growing concerns over COVID-19 (coronavirus), the remainder of the UIL Boys State Basketball Tournament is suspended until further notice. This decision is effective upon the conclusion of the 3A session on March 12, 2020. Fans who purchased tickets...
Breaking news: 6-year-old drowns in Lake Lavon
A 6-year-old boy drowned in Lake Lavon during the Fourth of July holiday. According to information released by Collin County Sheriff Office Captain Nick Bristow, deputies were dispatched around 1:35 p.m. for reports of a possible drowning at the swimming area Collin...
Raiders eliminated in semis
DALLAS – With each passing round, Wylie East baseball made history. Their run ended last week in the Class 5A Region II semifinals at Horner Ballpark. Midlothian picked up 8-2 and 10-2 wins on the campus of Dallas Baptist University. Wylie East finished the season...
Property value estimates cause ire
Wylie property owners received appraised value estimates last week and already are expressing displeasure at the numbers they are seeing, an indication that values are continuing to rise in the area. The value estimates were mailed by Collin Central Appraisal District...
What is your opinion?
You should have received your estimated property value notice this week. What do you think about it?
WEHS access restricted after social media threat
A social media post resulted in a lockout at Wylie East High School for a little more than two hours Tuesday, Dec. 4, as police and school officials assessed the threat. During the lockout under which nobody is allowed to enter or exit a school, classes and other WEHS...