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Wylie City Council discussed a proposed 250-unit active adult development, reviewed potential public safety projects for the city’s upcoming bond election and interviewed applicants for vacancies on the Board of Review during its Tuesday, May 26, meeting. Proceedings...
Texas is home to five of the nation’s fastest-growing counties by population, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, with Collin County ranked No. 2. From July of 2024 to July 2025, Collin County grew by 3.4%, adding 42,966 people for a total just under 1.3...
See more, spend less with these road-ready travel ideas By Carrie Dunlea Summer travel is shaping up to be more expensive than ever, and for many Americans, that means rethinking long-haul flights and overseas adventures. Rising airfare and overall travel costs have...
After a three-day journey from Amarillo, a group of lions, tigers and lemurs are beginning a new chapter in Wylie — trading a private facility for spacious enclosures, regular veterinary care and a permanent home at In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational...
Mayor Matthew Porter delivers the annual State of the City address at a special luncheon last week. Craig Kelly/City of Wylie As Wylie approaches buildout and looks toward its next phase of growth, Mayor Matthew Porter used his annual State of the City address...
Sports
Isabella Flores, a 2025 graduate of Wylie East and a freshman at Lamar University, has been named the Southland Conference Freshman of the Year in softball. Photo courtesy Lamar University By David Wolman [email protected] Isabella Flores, a 2025 graduate of...
Wylie senior guard Darian Romano was named to the All-Region II-6A Team by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches on Tuesday, March 17. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Wylie senior Darian Romano and freshman Sade Mathes...
Wylie East senior Izzy Alarcon-Vo, left, battles with Wylie junior defender Jessie Johnson for possession during Friday's game at Wylie East High School. Photo by Oladipo Awowale / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Last season, Wylie East handed...
Wylie senior Zach Alshali scored two goals in the Pirates' 3-0 win over Wylie East on Friday at Wylie ISD Stadium. Photo by Elijah Kloepping / C&S Media By Mark Saldana [email protected] The Wylie Pirates continued their strong season Friday night, defeating...
Wylie’s Dwight Mathes (center) and Evan Pillow (right) run up a straightaway at Wylie ISD Stadium. Photo by Elijah Kloepping / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Last week was a busy one for the Wylie and Wylie East track and field teams. The busy...
Education
Collin College’s Technical Campus will host its sixth annual Preview Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 18, offering prospective students and community members a chance to explore programs and campus offerings. The event, formerly known as an open house, will...
The Texas Legislature on Tuesday, May 20 passed Senate Bill 843, a measure that will require the Texas Education Agency to develop a publicly accessible online database containing detailed financial information about school district and charter school bonds, taxes and...
The new schools will be named after Richard Parker and Oather Walter "Hamp" Hampton. The Wylie Independent School District has named its two newest campuses in honor of longtime community leaders whose legacies of service continue to shape the city. At the Monday,...
Elementary Paraprofessional of the Year Lily Courtney reacts after hearing her name announced at the district’s annual banquet held Friday, May 2. Courtesy Wylie ISD Wylie ISD honored some of its most dedicated and passionate educators during its annual Wylie Way...
Andrew Varghese, Wylie High’s valedictorian, and Guneet Dhaliwal, salutatorian, will walk the stage with their classmates Saturday, May 24 at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen. Allison LaBrot/ The Wylie News As Wylie High School seniors Andrew Varghese,...
Life & Style
Growing families often discover that the home that once felt just right can quickly begin to feel tight. Many first-time buyers purchase a “starter home,” a practical and affordable entry point into homeownership. But when children enter the picture — and especially...
Outdoor living has evolved far beyond a few patio chairs and a grill—homeowners are transforming their backyards into stylish, functional extensions of their indoor spaces. Whether you’re looking to create a serene escape or a lively entertainment hub, spring is the...
Discover the best St. Patrick's Day celebrations in the U.S. Chicago dyes the Chicago River green each year for St. Patrick’s Day. As winter fades and March rolls in, cities across the United States prepare to turn green in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. What began as a...
Crafting is one of many hobbies you could consider. Hobbies allow individuals to explore their interests, meet new people and keep their brains sharp. But finding time to pursue hobbies— often after becoming empty nesters—can benefit individuals in many ways. And...
Gynovel’s Gifts, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting transplant patients and individuals recovering from heart attacks and strokes, is hosting a Community Health Fair to provide education, resources and support for those in need. The health fair...
Opinion
Columnist John Moore and his wife still grow their own food. Something they were both taught early in life. Photo: Jeannine Walker Folks raised in the South learned early that life didn’t hand you much, but if you were observant and hardworking it could give you...
Columnist John Moore misses the old chain stores, one of which, Gibson’s, still exists in Kerrville, Texas. Photo John Moore Online shopping has turned us into couch potatoes who buy more than we ever used to. Adding items to an imaginary cart and clicking, “Buy Now,”...
Columnist John Moore eats a lot of jelly, but not for the reason you might think. Photo: John Moore My sister and I would make a beeline for the cereal aisle at the Piggly Wiggly while my mom did the shopping. Decisions, decisions. Did we want to roll the dice...
Columnist John Moore finds himself a little lost with new technology. Sometimes lost a lot. Courtesy John Moore Folks aren’t counting on each other like we were 50 years ago. And technology is the wedge that’s come between us. Our parents didn’t worry about us much...
Sunlight is starting to break through at the Capitol in the final month of the Texas legislative session. Open government measures have won passage in the House of Representatives with bipartisan support, and more House votes are scheduled on legislation championed by...
