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WHS senior makes State Fair of Texas history

WHS senior makes State Fair of Texas history

WHS Culinary Arts teacher Emily Guynes and Caden Zeltner, WHS senior, who won Best of Show at the State Fair for a flourless chocolate cheesecake.  Courtesy WISD A Wylie High School senior has made district and State Fair of Texas history after winning the top...

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Murphy Maize Days is Oct. 5

Murphy Maize Days is Oct. 5

The 15th Annual Murphy Maize Days opens at noon, Saturday, Oct. 5, in Central Park, 550 N. Murphy Road. The 15th Annual Murphy Maize Days promises a cornucopia of a-maize-ing fun for all ages as the event opens at noon, Saturday, Oct. 5, in Central Park, 550 N. Murphy...

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Early voting begins soon

Early voting begins soon

Potential voters have until Monday, Oct. 7, to register to cast a ballot in the Tuesday, Nov. 5, general election. Friday, Oct. 25, is the last day for registered voters to apply for a mail-in ballot. In-person early voting runs from Monday, Oct. 21 to Friday, Nov. 1....

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City to host NNO event

City to host NNO event

National Night Out (NNO) connects communities and public servants across the country in a fun, informative environment every year. Wylie, a long-time participant, will host the free NNO event from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1 at Olde City Park near downtown...

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Fast start powers Wylie East to sweep of Rowlett

Fast start powers Wylie East to sweep of Rowlett

Wylie East senior Erika Hernandez hits the ball over the hands of a Naaman Forest defender during a recent home match at the Williams Center. Hernandez and the Lady Raiders cruised to a 3-0 win over Rowlett on Tuesday. Photo by Maddie Smith / C&S Media By David...

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Wylie Prep books return trip to state semifinals

Wylie Prep books return trip to state semifinals

The Wylie Prep volleyball team poses for pictures with fans in attendance at North Lake College in Irving after defeating Irving-The Highlands School 3-1 in a TAPPS Division III regional playoff match on Saturday morning. Photo by David Wolman / C&S Media By David...

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Wylie defense dominates JJ Pearce

Wylie defense dominates JJ Pearce

WYLIE - The defensive intensity led the way for the Wylie Pirates (1-0) in their season-opening victory. The unit held JJ Pearce's (0-1) offense to just 12 total yards in the first half and forced two turnovers on the Pirates' way to a 24-7 win at home Friday night....

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Wylie 3 keys to defeating J.J. Pearce

Wylie 3 keys to defeating J.J. Pearce

Fall camp is behind us and the Wylie Pirates football team is eager to start the new season. With several new faces on both sides of the ball, Wylie has several challenges ahead of the new season, starting at home against J.J. Pearce. The Mustangs won three games last...

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East shuts out Richardson Berkner in season opener

East shuts out Richardson Berkner in season opener

Wylie East scored twice in the second quarter and never looked back, defeating Richardson Berkner 27-0 Thursday night. The Raiders opened the scoring on their third drive at Wildcat-Ram Stadium when Tristan Lee scored from one yard out to cap off a 7-play, 56-yard...

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Pirates’ offense shows flashes in scrimmage

Pirates’ offense shows flashes in scrimmage

It was a strong showing for the Wylie Pirates in front of their fans for the first time this fall. Taking on McKinney Boyd in a preseason scrimmage on Aug. 18, the Pirates worked on their game plan in front of a live opponent, finding success offensively and...

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Education

School starts Thursday

School starts Thursday

Members of That Wylie Band brave the heat last week during band camp. The 286 students selected to perform will have their first full rehearsal from 7-8:15 a.m. Friday. Kyle Grondin/The Wylie News After a summer full of administration changes and preparation, Wylie...

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District feeds over summer

From Staff Reports [email protected] Children who may be on free or reduced lunch plans need not be hungry over the summer months. Local and surrounding area districts have provided opportunities to receive a healthy meal. In Wylie, free breakfast and lunch...

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Life & Style

Local man pens colorful novels

Local man pens colorful novels

Drawing on a vivid imagination and his years of experience as a crime scene investigator, Jim Howell of Wylie has written three novels and is working on his fourth. Although Howell pointed out that the first effort, “Emerald Reflections,” is a romance novel, the next...

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Below ‘see’ level

Below ‘see’ level

If there was one thing Ashdown, Arkansas had when I was growing up, it was plenty for kids to do. During the summer months, activities included baseball, day trips to swim at the lake, visiting kinfolk, and spending the night at a friend’s house. And of course, lawn...

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