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The Welcome Center at Brown House in Wylie is participating in the Collin County Museum Patch Quest (in honor of America’s 250th birthday.) Allison LaBrot/The Wylie News Museums throughout Collin County are offering a unique way to celebrate America 250. The Collin...
Updated April 17 @ 1:49 p.m. The Wylie Police Department has asked the public for help as detectives investigate the fatal shooting of a teenager near Dodd Park. Sgt. Donald English said officers responded shortly after 6 p.m. Thursday, April 16, to reports of shots...
Wylie Planning and Zoning approved two site plans and recommended a large-scale zoning change during its Tuesday, April 7 meeting. The projects are tied to roadway construction, retail growth and future industrial development. Commissioners approved a request...
“Unknown,” by Keith Spurgin was released earlier this year. It is available through major retailers and online platforms or visit keithspurgin.net. After years of working with leaders locally and around the world, Keith Spurgin kept hearing the same thing: people were...
Teen Court Attorney Natalie Ashlin accepts an award from Juvenile Case Manager Melissa Davis at the 2025-26 Teen Court banquet. Courtesy photo Wylie Municipal Court is seeking teen attorneys and jurors to handle the cases of their peers through the Teen Court program....
Sports
Twelve seniors at Wylie East High School signed a National Letter of Intent during a college signing day ceremony that was held May 13 inside Williams Center. Photo courtesy Kody Christensen By David Wolman [email protected] Twelve seniors in the Class of 2026...
Wylie senior Maci Hatzenbuehler (10) posted a hat trick with three goals in a 5-1 win over Waco Midway in the area round of the Class 6A Division I playoffs Tuesday in Corsicana. Photo by Elijah Kloepping / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] The...
Wylie junior Jonathan Kassa (9) scored a goal in the Pirates' 6-1 win over Duncanville in the area round of the Class 6A Division I playoffs Tuesday at Williams Stadium. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By Mark Saldana [email protected] GARLAND — The Wylie...
Wylie East shortstop Parker Brunson (16) steps on second base for an out against North Garland before throwing to first base March 17. Photo by David Wolman / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] In District 9-6A, Sachse and Wylie continue to pace the...
Wylie East center fielder Kinley Kovar goes to one knee to make a catch against Garland on March 17. Photo by David Wolman / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Wylie wasted little time asserting control in a 17-2, five-inning run-rule victory over...
Education
By Andrew [email protected] Proposed changes to Wylie ISD’s literature review process took center stage during a recent Wylie ISD Board of Trustees meeting, following concerns over a previously approved book and ongoing public feedback. Proceedings began...
“We are currently in the process of finalizing what this will look like in practice at our campuses,” WISD Chief Communications Officer April Cunningham said about the new ban on cellphones during school. File Art All Texas public and charter school students, grades...
Student recognitions and new leadership appointments kicked off last week’s Wylie ISD board meeting, before trustees turned their attention to next year’s budget. The board welcomed Mary Zucha as the new principal of Cooper Junior High, following the promotion of...
Collin College is now accepting applications for its new Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Software Development, set to launch this fall at the college’s Frisco Campus. The program builds on Collin College’s existing Associate of Applied Science in Software...
Wylie Independent School District (Wylie ISD) has proposed a $291.2 million budget for the 2025–26 school year, reflecting a 0.45% decrease from the 2024–25 amended budget. District trustees are scheduled to adopt the budget on June 16, following a required public...
Life & Style
With spring in the air, it’s the perfect time to invite guests over for a hopping party. It’s also a great opportunity to tackle that dreadful spring cleaning and spruce up your living spaces with vibrant decor for visitors to enjoy alongside a delicious recipe. With...
From rugged coastlines to desert canyons, icy glaciers to underwater reefs, the United States National Park System is a treasure trove of natural beauty and historical significance. With 63 official national parks—and more than 400 total sites managed by the National...
In the past decade, backyards have evolved from simple spaces with patios or decks into extensions of our homes—versatile, tranquil sanctuaries designed for rest and renewal. Whether you're looking to boost your home's value or simply carve out a personal oasis,...
Everyone needs a break now and then. Time off helps us recharge, gain perspective, and reconnect with ourselves and the people we care about. But instead of letting vacation days slip away unused—or spending them on trips that leave you needing a vacation from your...
Cinco de Mayo is a relatively insignificant holiday on the Mexican calendar. However, among Americans, Cinco de Mayo has become an opportunity to celebrate Mexican culture and cuisine. Each year on May 5, many Cinco de Mayo celebrants toast with their favorite...
Opinion
Columnist John Moore grew up eating at cafeterias. Today, if he wants those dishes, he has to make them himself. Photo: John Moore Luby’s. Bryce’s. Wyatt’s. Piccadilly. All cafeterias. Many gone. If you grew up in the South in the 50s, 60s, or 70s, odds are you had a...
Columnist John Moore grew up in Little River County, Arkansas. Where they still say, “y’all.” Photo: John Moore According to Merriam-Webster, a colloquialism is “a local or regional dialect expression.” Another definition? Language that’s “unacceptably informal.” I’ve...
Columnist John Moore recently pulled over to buy fruit from a roadside stand. It reminded him of home. Courtesy John Moore There’s a rhythm to the seasons that you can feel in your bones when you grow up in a place like southwest Arkansas. Long before supermarkets...
Columnist John Moore doesn’t recall ever seeing gloves in a glove box. Photo John Moore English is a language full of leftovers. It’s like the bottom shelf of the refrigerator. Filled with things we just can’t seem to toss out. The difference of course is that at...
Columnist John Moore loves grits. Real grits, that is. Photo John Moore Folks who aren’t from the South invariably aren’t familiar with grits. When they come for a visit, they often twist their eyebrows into a John Belushi-type look after they spot them on their...
