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From tech to timeless furniture

From tech to timeless furniture

Sachse resident Matt Beal installs an acoustic panel in a custom credenza he has been building in his Lavon shop for the past several months. Once completed he plans to enter it in a juried furniture show. Sonia Duggan/The Wylie News When the workday ends for Sachse...

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ERCOT issues weather watch

ERCOT issues weather watch

The extreme cold weather prediction for the Dallas/Fort Worth area has prompted the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to issue a weather watch for Jan. 15-17. The weather watch, according to ERCOT, is a 3–5-day advance notification of “forecasted...

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Multi-talented author, entertainer reflects on career

Multi-talented author, entertainer reflects on career

Gregory G. Allen has written four children’s books, including two that feature superheroes with autism.  Courtesy Gregory Allen Book signings and library visits are just a few ways a Garland-raised entertainer connects with his audience when visiting his family and...

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Wylie F-R assemble new EMS division

Wylie F-R assemble new EMS division

Wylie Fire Rescue is preparing to take over the ambulance program Oct. 1 this year. Photo  Craig Kelly/City of Wylie After contracting with a private provider for two decades, Wylie Fire Rescue is moving its ambulance program in-house this year. The department is...

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Firefighters Fill the Boot for muscular dystrophy

Firefighters Fill the Boot for muscular dystrophy

Wylie Fire Rescue is launching its annual Fill the Boot fundraiser to raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).  Firefighters will take shifts with boots in hand asking for donations starting at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9, through Thursday, Jan....

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East XC ready to run into 2021

East XC ready to run into 2021

Despite fielding a very young team this season, the Wylie East cross-country team is excited to hit the grass this season for competition With the runners current­ly undergoing their mileage preparation, coach Justin Eddy said he’s been thrilled with see­ing his...

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Pirate linebackers show promise in offseason

Pirate linebackers show promise in offseason

It’s never easy to replace three starters, especially in one position group. That is the case for the Wylie Pirates, who lost their starting linebackers from last season. The linebackers, both inside and outside, were the most ex­perienced group of the defense last...

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Collin College tennis player named All-American

Collin College tennis player named All-American

Collin College sophomore tennis player Rafal Bed­narczuk is an Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) National Junior College Athletic Association (NJ­CAA) All-American. The honor tops a strong season for Collin College’s men’s and women’s tennis teams, both of...

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Pirates bring in new wave of defensive linemen

Pirates bring in new wave of defensive linemen

After a big graduating class, the Wylie Pirates are retooling their defensive line. The line was one of the strengths of the defense last sea­son, and the Pirates graduated the majority of their front seven. The defensive line, in particular, lost Austyn Rhymes and...

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Hiring a landscaper may be right for you

Hiring a landscaper may be right for you

The majority of homeowners want their properties to appear as appealing as possible. While many homeowners want to be proud of their properties and come home to a welcoming home each night, the benefits to maintaining landscaping go beyond the notion that well-cared...

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Two guys turned 90

Two guys turned 90

This weekend I had the opportunity to celebrate two men in my life turning 90 years old.  One was my grandfather Bob Houser and the other, my friend and founding pastor Gene Getz.  These milestones gave me the opportunity to celebrate the lives of some great...

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