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Wrapping up its final meeting of the year, the Wylie Planning and Zoning Commission approved a slate of plats, site plans and zoning changes on Dec. 16, tied to future commercial and industrial development. Following public comment on non-agenda items, commissioners...
You are invited to join in the celebration of the grand opening of the new garden pavilion on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. to noon. The event will take place at the flourishing library garden, which has become a vibrant gathering place since its creation in 2016....
Pantry shelves at Wylie Community Christian Care Center are looking bare in advance of the holidays. Sonia Duggan/The Wylie News As the holiday season approaches, food pantries across Wylie and Sachse are preparing for an influx of families in need, driven by rising...
Portraits of five Princeton soldiers were dedicated on Veterans Day in the Hall of Heroes at the Russell A. Steindam Courthouse in McKinney. It was the 11th ceremony organized by the North Texas Fallen Warrior Portrait Project, bringing the number of portraits to 105....
A group including Mayor Matthew Porter and Janet Collinsworth formally shovels dirt into a bucket, marking a significant milestone for the city and Jericho Village. Courtesy Craig Kelly/City of Wylie Community, political and nonprofit leaders gathered Thursday, Nov....
Sports
By Art Stricklin [email protected] The Wylie Pirates boys basketball team turned in its second impressive District 9-6A win, earning a 76-49 victory over Naaman Forest last Friday at the Montgomery Center in an early matchup of undefeated district teams. Wylie...
Defensive intensity has led the Wylie Pirates basketball team all season, and it did so again Friday night in their final win of the season. Wylie improved to 13-3 in district play, defeating South Garland 46-31 to win the District 9-6A championship with their fourth...
The Wylie Pirates are back on the hunt for a district crown and a playoff run, ready to take an even further step in 2023. Reaching the regional quarterfinals last season, the Pirates finished 31-11 on the season and a perfect 14-0 against District 9-6A championship...
When looking at famous siblings who have played together on the same court or field, it’s usually as opponents. Jason and Travis Kelce will be facing off in the Super Bowl this Sunday. Pau and Marc Gasol both excelled in their careers in the NBA, but only shared the...
The Wylie Pirates and Wylie East Lady Raiders both reached the postseason in girls basketball for 2023. Wylie ended the district season 15-1 and as the 9-6A co-district champions with Sachse High School. Wylie East finished third with a 12-4 record. Here are the...
Education
The Wylie ISD Board of Trustees has a new president, Jacob Day, following his being elected by acclamation at the regular meeting Monday, Nov. 13. The former WISD teacher was first elected to the board in 2018. Day is replacing Stacie Smith, who the board elected by...
By Nancy Whitney Staff Writer [email protected] Families, students and local residents have shared screams and fear as they traversed the frightening maze at ‘Marauder Fright Fest’ over the last few years. And although the event will once again take place...
By Nancy Whitney Staff Writer The push for energy conservation and green initiatives is sweeping across the state of Texas. Last week Wylie ISD began a Five Day Power Challenge. The district teamed up with Schneider Electric to help implement the program, receiving...
By Nancy Whitney Staff Writer [email protected] Local school districts are offering various courses designed to give high school students a jump start on to the college path. The intention is to allow students the opportunity to experience college level...
By Nancy Whitney Staff Writer [email protected] The Wylie Independent School District is of the ideology that the school district belongs to the community. This statement is proven through the Gold Card Club, which more than 800 senior citizens in Wylie ISD...
Life & Style
Many people may not think twice about purchasing flowers for Valentine’s Day – after all, they’re typically one of the top three most commonly given gifts on the holiday. Florists, though, have to prepare months in advance for what’s often a spur-of-the-moment...
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Opinion
Small town Ashdown, Arkansas. John Moore You learn things when you grow up in a small town. Things you don’t learn if you grow up anywhere else. Things that are special. I was born in a small town. But I didn’t stay. I left for the same reasons other folks leave their...
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