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The highly anticipated “Best of 2026” Readers’ Choice Poll, hosted by C&S Media Publications, is officially underway! This year’s competition, celebrating the finest businesses, services, and dining options across Eastern Collin County, promises to highlight what...
A wide variety of items can be packed in the boxes including tools, toiletries, small toys, socks, art supplies and more. Courtesy photo Children in need around the world are set to experience the joy of Christmas through Operation Christmas Child, a project of...
Wylie senior Mark Dean grabs the jersey of North Forney ball carrier Kellen Sanders during Friday's Class 6A Division I bi-district playoff game from Better Life Stadium in Forney. Photo by Oladipo Awowale / C&S Media By Austin Cookson [email protected] The...
Wylie East senior defensive lineman Daniel Marquez lifts the ball in the air after the Raiders' defense makes a play. The Raiders outlasted Forney 35-28 in a Class 6A, Division II bi-district playoff game against Forney on Friday night from Wylie ISD Stadium. Photo by...
The Wylie Prep volleyball team poses for pictures after defeating Fort Worth Covenant Academy in three sets in the TAPPS 3A state semifinals on Friday morning from Robinson High School. Photo by Art Stricklin / Special to the Wylie News. By Art Stricklin...
Sports
Wylie East freshman Mychal Henderson attempts to dribble around the defensive pressure applied by Sachse on Friday at the Williams Center. Photo by Elijah Kloepping / C&S Media By Mark Saldana [email protected] Sachse relied on defensive pressure, balanced...
Breanna Wooten set a new Wylie East record for shutouts in her Wylie East career, as the Lady Raiders defeated Naaman Forest 8-0 Tuesday night. With the victory, Wylie East improved to 16-0 overall and 9-0 in district play, while also reaching the century mark for...
The Wylie Pirates dominated Royse City Monday night at Lovejoy High School, advancing to the area round of the state playoffs. Donaven Davis led the way with 23 points, while sophomore Noah Mallory added 17 in the 65-37 victory. The District 9-6A champions were on the...
While the Wylie Pirates made the playoffs last season, the team strived for more than they felt they accomplished and are out for vengeance in 2023. The Pirates return several starters to the lineup, including key players coming back from injuries and healthy for the...
Two Wylie ISD wrestlers qualified to compete in this week's 6A state championship. Wylie's Dane Farley and Wylie East's Ryan Lobato finished in the top four of their respective weight classes to reach the state meet last weekend in Allen. Farley led the way, in the...
Education
Courtesy WISD The Wylie ISD board of trustees met for a workshop Tuesday, Dec. 12 that focused on construction planning for new schools. The district’s $298 million “Growth Management Bond” proposal passed on Nov. 7. The funds are for renovating additional schools...
By Nancy Whitney Staff Writer [email protected] After school visitors to the Glen Knoll Community Clubhouse may find themselves greeted by growing minds and smiling faces on Thursday afternoons. This school year, volunteers from the First Baptist Church of...
The JROTC works out for physical training every Friday, but Oct. 16 was a much different PT. The U.S. Army recruiters joined their workout. From pushups to sit-ups, to balance and running exercises, all of the workouts were team based and needed leadership for them to...
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 Nancy Whitney Staff Writer [email protected] Wylie High School Principal Virdie Montgomery made sure his students got their Rachel’s Challenge booster shot this month. Students attended assemblies, serving as reminders of the importance of kindness and...
Life & Style
From Bandera to Waco with multiple stops in between, many Texas cities have found a way to host their own unique versions of Mardi Gras celebrations without visiting its neighboring state of Louisiana. Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is celebrated this year on Tuesday,...
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Opinion
It’s obvious that I have to wait to die until after everyone else in my home goes. Otherwise, every light in the house will be left on for all of eternity. My dad used to say that I could leave on all of the lights whenever I started paying the bills. That time has...
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