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Voters approve ESD

Voters approve ESD

Rural Collin County residents will soon have an emergency services district to provide fire protection outside city limits. Complete, unofficial returns in the Tuesday, Nov. 4, election show the proposal to create ESD-1 was favored by 6,594 voters or 72.57% of the...

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Hearing may determine release of school grades

Hearing may determine release of school grades

A hearing is scheduled Monday, Aug. 26, in Austin on a lawsuit temporarily blocking the Texas Education Agency (TEA) from releasing its A-F accountability ratings for public schools, a move that prolongs the ongoing legal battle over the state’s educational assessment...

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Proposed tax rate approved by city council

Proposed tax rate approved by city council

As part of the annual budget process, Wylie City Council approved a proposed tax rate of $0.534301 per $100 of valuation for the 2024-25 (FY25) budget Tuesday, Aug. 13.  This rate, according to city documents, is $0.004581 less than the current rate and the...

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Trustee election filing deadline nearing

Trustee election filing deadline nearing

Howard, Reising file for re-election The filing period for the Nov. 5, 2024, election for Wylie ISD’s Board of Trustees is nearing its Aug. 19 deadline. The board of trustees, comprising seven members elected for overlapping four-year terms, plays a crucial role in...

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Wylie East narrowly misses state 7v7 qualification

Wylie East narrowly misses state 7v7 qualification

Wylie East narrowly missed out on qualification in the 7v7 state championships, losing in the final round. Taking on some of the area's top 5A and 6A teams, the Raiders were paired in Pool C with Frisco Lone Star, Sherman and Plano West Saturday morning. With the top...

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Wylie preaches competition in spring practices

Wylie preaches competition in spring practices

With the thunderous sound of shoulder pads colliding, the sidelines erupt with cheers and talk at the Wylie football practice. Jason Nwokedi read the play from his safety position and snuffed out the screen pass, knocking wide receiver Chris Lewis back behind the line...

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Raiders ready to rumble in 6A

Raiders ready to rumble in 6A

The Wylie East Raiders football team is hitting the ground running in the offseason, looking forward to big changes. The major change at Wylie East is the move up to 6A sports starting in the fall. Moving into District 9-6A with Wylie and Garland ISD, the team is...

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Pirates lose in regional quarterfinals

Pirates lose in regional quarterfinals

It was the end of the line for the Wylie Pirates softball team, who were swept in the regional quarterfinals by Waco Midway. The Pirates (14-0, 31-11) struggled in game one of the series Friday night at Midlothian High School, losing 11-1. Wylie started the game...

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Education

WISD trustees adopt budget for upcoming year

WISD trustees adopt budget for upcoming year

Haden Sherman, center, and Drew Erickson, right, were recognized with Wylie High School FFA Advisor Clara Price during the Monday, June 19, board meeting. The students’ accomplishments were honored, including the sale of their animals at well-known livestock shows in...

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Life & Style

Spreading friendship, and fur, to those in need

Spreading friendship, and fur, to those in need

Imogene “Gene” Bush and her furry 4-legged companion named Besa are like a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day. The duo enters Founders Plaza Nursing and Rehab in Wylie on a weekday morning ready to get to work spreading love and affection, and perhaps a little dog hair,...

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Transparency at the Texas Capitol: a bipartisan effort

Transparency at the Texas Capitol: a bipartisan effort

To witness bipartisanship at the Texas Capitol, look to the lawmakers who are working to improve open government laws. Legislators from both political parties are igniting interest in transparency and creating the opportunity for all lawmakers to protect the people’s...

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