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Collin County Judge Chris Hill says the developer of an Islamic-focused neighborhood near Josephine has changed the name of the project from EPIC City to The Meadow. Hill said Community Capital Partners (CCP) had not yet filed any paperwork with the county but was...
The Wylie volleyball team celebrates a point won during last Friday's match at Sachse. The Lady Pirates defeated the Lady Mustangs in four sets. Wylie, ranked No. 21 in the latest TGCA Class 6A state rankings, is on a 15-match win streak. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S...
Wylie sophomore running back Daylon Gordon finds a running lane during Thursday's District 9-6A game against Sachse. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Woman [email protected] GARLAND -- One week after Wylie put up 614 total yards in a lopsided 52-13...
Downtown Ballard Avenue was the focus of a Tuesday, Sept. 10 work session. Plans discussed, among others, included converting Ballard Avenue to a one-lane configuration with parallel parking, allowing for wider sidewalks, and potential alley improvements. Sonia...
The dress features a train made from playing cards as well as a 3-D heart shaped bustle crafted from pieces of cut cards. Courtesy photo When Kaylee Rodgers’ mom brought home extra decks of playing cards from work one day, the 16-year-old homeschool student didn’t...
Sports
Wylie East sophomore running back Jonathan Utubor lunges forward after he is tripped up by a Wylie defender. Utubor rushed for 166 yards and three touchdowns as the Raiders defeated the Pirates 36-28 at Wylie ISD Stadium on Friday. Photo by Elijah Kloepping / C&S...
Football season is here for the Wylie East Raiders. Moving up to the 6A level, Wylie East opens the season on the road to take on Richardson Berkner on Thursday, Aug. 25. The Rams won four games last season, all in District 7-6A. With 12 starters returning, it’s a...
The Wylie Pirates strive to gain an edge on special teams, and they feel they have that edge with one of the best kickers in District 9-6A. Braden Gilbert leads the Wylie special teams, taking over as the full-time kicker and punter. He made all eight of his...
With just two weeks until the opening games of the football season, teams in the state are getting their preparation in for the start of the new season. For the local teams, that comes amidst various levels of expectations. In the C&S Media coverage area, Sachse...
With a returning quarterback and depth behind him, the Wylie East Raiders feel great about transitioning to a new offense this season. Jaden Hubbard returns after taking over at quarterback last season for the Raiders. In 81 passes last season, he threw for 535 yards...
Education
Wylie ISD trustees are expected to consider a bond proposal at their regular August 21 meeting and will likely call an election for Nov. 7. Trustees were presented a Comprehensive Facilities Plan at a July 17 workshop that was developed over the past several months by...
By Nancy Whitney Staff Writer [email protected] Looking at the increasing population and preparing for the advancing curriculum, WISD district officials have separated the duties of the director of advanced academics into two positions. Kerry Gain is the new...
From Staff Reports [email protected] The University of Texas at Tyler held spring 2015 commencement ceremonies May 1-2. Nine hundred eighty nine degree candidates were recognized in the UT Tyler R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center. Wylie resident...
From Staff Reports [email protected] The spirit of giving isn’t far from the school districts mind with their new initiative “Spring into action for a Wylie Way Christmas” under way. The district began collecting for the initiative May 15 and will continue to...
From Staff Reports [email protected] Hartman Elementary was recently recognized by the Texas Education Agency as one of the state’s high-performing and high-progress Title I schools for the 2014-’15 school year. “The recognition as a top performing Title 1...
Life & Style
When administered properly, antibiotics can provide essential, even lifesaving, relief to a sick child. However, antibiotics are not without risks. While they are commonly used to kill bacterial infections or prevent infections from occurring after surgery, overuse...
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Opinion
Forty-five years ago, my mother began collecting a series of antique canning jars. I can’t remember why this happened, but my best guess is that she came across one that was unique, she liked it, and she bought it. This purchase would start a chain reaction and a...
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