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Deadline to register to vote is Oct. 6

Deadline to register to vote is Oct. 6

Texans planning to vote in the upcoming election cycle should be aware of key deadlines and requirements that will impact their ability to cast a ballot in 2025. The last day to register to vote is Monday, Oct. 6, 2025. Early voting begins on Monday, Oct. 20, and will...

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City public works director highlights projects, more

City public works director highlights projects, more

East Fork Rotary Club hosts speaker at weekly luncheon Wylie’s Director of Public Works Tommy Weir spoke to East Fork Rotary Club members last week, highlighting the department’s responsibilities, his career journey and some projects currently underway. Weir, the...

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CTE program highlighted this month

CTE program highlighted this month

February is CTE Month, a national public awareness campaign that highlights the value and achievements of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. “It’s an opportunity to showcase our programs and to continue to educate the community about the things we are...

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Mental health court called a lifeline

Mental health court called a lifeline

A graduate of Collin County’s new Adult Mental Health Court said the program allowed them to “break free from the cycle of despair and embrace a fresh start in life.” The court recently graduated its first participants, offenders with mental health issues diverted...

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New law targets human traffickers

New law targets human traffickers

A new state law has significantly increased punishment for human traffickers. Senate Bill 4 was approved by the state Legislature during the third special session in October 2023 and signed by Gov. Greg Abbott in December. The new law, which went into effect Feb. 6,...

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Wylie Pirates defeat Rowlett Eagles

Wylie Pirates defeat Rowlett Eagles

The Wylie Pirates (2-1, 2-4) scored 28 consecutive points to earn a 31-13 win over the Rowlett Eagles. Thoughts from Coach Jimmy Carter: “When we got our first win last week, we talked about building off that confidence,” Carter said. “We know who we are, we’re the...

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Wylie’s three keys to victory over Rowlett

Wylie’s three keys to victory over Rowlett

With a win under their belt, the Wylie Pirates are rounding into form. Much like last season, Wylie (1-4, 1-1) plays Rowlett (1-4, 1-1) with their backs against the wall. In a winner-take-all district game last season, the Pirates shocked everyone by defeating the...

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Raiders drop district opener to Sherman

Raiders drop district opener to Sherman

In their district opener against Sherman, the Raiders (0-1, 2-2) couldn’t overcome an 18-0 first-half deficit, losing 38-17. Key Play of the Game: Phoenix Grant converts on fourth down for a TD Entering the fourth quarter, Sherman held a 25-14 lead, driving within the...

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Raiders race in Frisco Invitational

The Wylie East cross country team returned to action Saturday, Sept. 18, at Warren Park for the Frisco Invitational. The varsity Lady Raiders finished 13th overall with 350 total points. Senior Anjelika Abraham led the way, finishing 32nd overall (20:04.54), improving...

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Education

Wylie ISD to target math instruction

Wylie ISD to target math instruction

Wylie ISD will receive mil­lions of dollars from the last stimulus package, with some of that money targeted to help increase school district math testing scores. Drops in WISD math scores on the STAAR from 2019 to 2021 could be seen especially in grades five through...

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Life & Style

Creative ways to reuse Christmas cards

Creative ways to reuse Christmas cards

Roughly 1.6 billion Christmas cards, including boxed cards, are purchased in a given year. That’s quite a lot of cards to address and mail, and many festive greetings for recipients to read and display. With so much money and effort put into sharing Christmas...

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Opinion

Circumstances don’t control my attitude

Circumstances don’t control my attitude

By Jeff Denton Cancer. Not what I was expecting to hear from the doctor. But surprisingly comforting at some level. It sure explained the extreme sickness I was experiencing. It explained twenty pounds of weight loss in three weeks. It explained months of pain that...

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