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Wylie P&Z unanimously approved the site plan for a major new career and technical education facility at Collin College Wylie campus. File photo Wylie Planning and Zoning Commission moved two development projects forward during its Nov. 4 meeting, giving unanimous...
Wylie High's Sarah Rigby watches the ball as she serves during last Friday's District 9-6A tennis match against Wylie East. The Lady Pirates defeated the Lady Raiders 13-2 to win their seventh consecutive district title. Photo by Oladipo Awowale / C&S Media By...
Wylie leaders want to do something about construction noise occurring on federal holidays and council acted upon an ordinance to prohibit construction-related activities on those days. A city ordinance prohibits construction and construction-related activities...
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, several nonprofit organizations are coming together to host an event aimed at raising awareness and providing education on intimate partner violence. The event, titled “Breaking Cycles,” will take place on Saturday,...
The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) is coping with a flood of new residents into its 2,200 square-mile service area. With 55,500 people moving into the region each year, the district has adopted an FY2025 budget that will invest about $1.1 billion...
Sports
Wylie seniors, top row, from left, Olivia Royal, Cameron Pero, Zachary Brumfield, Cooper Watts, Chase Martin, bottom row, Mallory Kendrick, Amira Forbit, Ava Cook and Paige Orr signed a National Letter of Intent on Nov. 13. Photo by David Wolman / C&S Media By...
Community High School's volleyball team picked up a key win in district play Tuesday night at home. The Lady Braves (1-3, 17-9) defeated No. 12 Sunnyvale 3-1 (25-22, 25-16, 15-25, 25-21) to get their first district win. Sunnyvale was previously undefeated in district...
The Wylie Pirates defense is playing some of the best football in the area, but they know bigger tests lie ahead. Wylie (1-0, 2-1) is currently second in the Metroplex in allowing just 176.7 yards per game through their first three games, including an area-leading...
It was a sweet homecoming for the Community Braves, whose fast start led to a big win. The Braves (2-2) were explosive in week four, beating the Farmersville Farmers (2-2) 43-14. Community’s offense showed a nice blend of passing and rushing they had been hoping to...
WYLIE—Speed, timely turnovers and gutsy play calls were what led Wylie East to their first victory as a member of District 9-6A against the Naaman Forest Rangers Friday night in Wylie Stadium. The stars were out for the Raiders (1-0 in 9-6A, 3-0) as their backfield...
Education
Trustees for Wylie Independent School District were expected on Monday to approve a $298.1 million bond election that will include just one proposition. During WISD’s regular meeting Aug. 21, the bond election and setting the district’s tax rate for the 2023-24 (FY24)...
By Rhapsody Kilgore This year, Interact Club was awarded Interact Club of the Year for their hard work in helping the community around them. Each year, this award is given to a school based on the number of service projects they have completed. The award was presented...
Class of 2015 celebrate successes By Nancy Whitney Staff Writer [email protected] Raider students ceremoniously threw streamers of blue and white in the air at the conclusion of the Wylie East High School 2015...
By Staff Reports [email protected] U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions (R-TX-32) announced that Jennifer Hiddink of Wylie, a 2015 graduate of Wylie High School, has accepted an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy. “Jennifer received my nomination because...
Want to prevent your kids from the “summer slide?” Well, the Wylie school district is ready to help out. They have compiled a list of summer enrichment and recreational camps offered this summer for children. Alpha Best at Smith and Watkins Elementary Alpha Best is...
Life & Style
Does your vision of retirement align with the facts? Here are some noteworthy financial and lifestyle facts about life after 50 that might surprise you. Up to 85 percent of a retiree’s Social Security income can be taxed. Some retirees are taken aback when they...
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Opinion
PK Grill, courtesy photo. By John Moore | thecountrywriter.com Ever have one of those moments where something in your head says you need to do something, but you’re not sure why? Recently, a memory I have of my grandfather cooking on a charcoal grill sparked that...
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