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Collin County residents who don’t live in cities will decide Nov. 4 whether their property should be taxed to pay for an emergency services district (ESD). The Collin County Commissioners Court agreed in July to place a petition request on the general election ballot....
Tuesday’s regular council meeting featured several presentations and recognitions, including National Volunteer Week with several volunteers from local nonprofits in attendance. On the regular agenda, council considered writing an ordinance for a change of zoning for...
A local business owner wants Wylie to make better use of Lake Lavon and its marina. James “Woody” Woodruff, owner of boat rental shop, Woody’s on the Lake, and The Boathouse restaurant at Collin Park Marina, says Collin Park has no shortage of swimmers and boats over...
WHS grad hired for new Wylie EMS unit Wylie Fire Rescue Paramedic Christen Peterson didn’t have to go far to find a career she loves after graduating Wylie High School. Peterson, 19, was hired by WF-R in October 2023 and is currently putting herself through fire...
SAF-Holland will build new facility in Rowlett After nearly five decades in Wylie, local manufacturer SAF-Holland has announced plans to relocate its manufacturing plant and 190 employees to Rowlett. With headquarters in Germany, SAF-Holland is a leading international...
Sports
Wylie East senior quarterback Jaiden McLemore (3) forces two missed tackles during Friday's District 9-6A game. Photo by Oladipo Awowale / C&S Media By Kirk Dickey [email protected] https://www.dotphoto.com/viewalbum.asp?AID=6879422 Wylie East scored quick...
The Wylie East volleyball team was honored after a successful 2021 campaign with several teammates earning all-district recognition. The Lady Raiders had their best season since 2017, finishing with a 19-16 record. They were 9-5 in district play to earn third place...
Donaven Davis' 11 points led the Wylie Pirates to victory on the road at The Colony. The Pirates outscored the Cougars 34-15 over the second and third quarters to win 52-37. Davis led the way from the starting point guard position for the Pirates. While he led the...
Audrey Prater turned her competitive cheerleading experience into a new opportunity, committing to become a collegiate acrobatic tumbler at West Liberty University in West Virginia. The Wylie East student signed with the public NCAA Division II school during the early...
With the season winding down, the Wylie Pirates and Sachse Mustangs earned all-district honors. Sachse finished second in the district with a 6-1 record, while Wylie finished just outside the playoffs in fifth place. While they had no superlative winners, Wylie is...
Education
When Joanna Robertson launched the McMillan Junior High chapter of SkillsUSA in 2018, there were only two charter members. Since then, the team has amassed multiple national awards and currently has 39 members. SkillsUSA is a nonprofit national education association...
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Life & Style
For avid cooks, seasoned hosts and busy families, the kitchen is likely the center of daily life and a place where both form and function are of the utmost importance. This high-traffic space generally influences the design of the rest of the house, especially if the...
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Opinion
The old question, “Where would you go first if you had a time machine?” is an easy one to answer for me. I’d visit all of my favorite long-since-gone childhood cafes, diners, and restaurants. Not all, but one stop may soon be possible, without the help of H.G. Wells....
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