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Wylie police have arrested an 18-year-old local man in connection with the armed robbery of a vape and tobacco shop that occurred last week. Joseph Calderon Jr., of Wylie, was taken into custody early Monday morning, May 19, and charged with aggravated robbery, police...
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...
The Wylie City Council certified the results of the city’s May 3 municipal election, approved consent items and regular agenda items, before turning its attention to several presentations Tuesday, May 13. As part of the election canvass, Todd Pickens and David R. Duke...
Nine seniors from Wylie High School signed a National Letter of Intent during a signing ceremony held Wednesday, May 14. Photo courtesy of Casi Thedford By David Wolman [email protected] Last Wednesday marked a big step in the athletic and academic career of...
Police are investigating an aggravated robbery that occurred Thursday evening at a local vape and tobacco shop in Wylie. According to the Wylie Police Department, officers responded to a robbery in progress around 7:50 p.m. May 15 at Tobacco Town, located at 620 N....
Sports
Wylie sophomore left fielder Mia Gamez makes a diving catch during a Class 6A Division I regional semifinal last Friday from Getterman Stadium in Waco. Photo by Rod Aydelotte / Waco Tribune-Herald By David Wolman [email protected] After Conroe junior pitcher Eva...
The Wylie girls' golf team finished in 10th place in their first-ever state tournament appearance. Photo courtesy of Jimmy Carter By David Wolman [email protected] The Wylie girls’ golf team concluded their best season in program history with a 10th-place...
Wylie East junior Trent Jones held Royse City scoreless over the first five innings in Game 1 of a Class 6A Division II bi-district playoff series from Wylie East. Photo by Oladipo Awowale / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Through the first five...
Wylie freshman catcher Katelyn Ashenfelter lifts the ball in the air after she tags out Temple base runner Ava Machuca during Game 1 of a Class 6A Division I area-round playoff game on April 30 from Waxahachie High School. Photo by David Wolman / C&S Media By...
Wylie senior Macy Alewine is all smiles after she hit her second home run during Game 1 of a Class 6A Division I area-round playoff game against Temple on Wednesday from Waxahachie High School. Photo by David Wolman / C&S Media By David Wolman...
Education
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...
After 19 months of court challenges by several districts, the Texas Education Agency has released school accountability ratings for the 2022-23 school year. The 2023-24 rankings are still blocked pending the resolution of a second lawsuit. No scores were released for...
Richard Parker is a Wylie native and a 1965 graduate of WISD (Courtesy Wylie ISD) At its April 28 meeting, the Wylie ISD Board of Trustees announced that the district’s newest junior high school will be named Richard Parker Junior High. The school, currently under...
Two candidates for the Collin College Board of Trustees have filed 30-day preelection campaign finance reports ahead of the upcoming Saturday, May 3, election, detailing their fundraising and expenditures in compliance with state law. The reports were filed by Place 4...
The routine business of charting the financial direction of Wylie Independent School District is in progress and included a budget presentation at last month’s board of trustees meeting. As Wylie ISD prepares for the 2025-26 fiscal year, administrators are building a...
Life & Style
Everyone needs a break now and then. Time off helps us recharge, gain perspective, and reconnect with ourselves and the people we care about. But instead of letting vacation days slip away unused—or spending them on trips that leave you needing a vacation from your...
Zion National Park, Danika Perkinson/Unsplash As the days grow longer and the school year winds down, families everywhere begin to anticipate the joys of summer vacation. Planning ahead can mean the difference between a rushed, last-minute trip and a thoughtfully...
Container plants and raised garden beds are a great introduction to gardening for all ages. Location, soil, research and planning are essential. Gardening is a popular hobby all over the world, offering people a chance to connect with nature, enjoy fresh produce, and...
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...
Opinion
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...
The Wylie News’ longstanding policy on local elections is to avoid endorsements or recommendations. However, we are making an exception regarding the upcoming special election on amendments to the city’s charter. The city of Wylie’s charter was adopted in a special...
Columnist John Moore grew up with yard art, and still proudly displays a concrete gargoyle out on the front porch. Photo: John Moore Pink flamingos. Chalk and concrete figures. Cast iron pots with flowers. Old school bells. Cars on blocks. The yard art of yesterday....
Columnist John Moore loves pencils. Even pencils that cost $30. Courtesy John Moore They call it, “click bait.” It’s when you come across something online that sounds amazing, so you click on it to learn more. Click bait is something that turns out to be nothing as...
What unites Texans of all political persuasions is the nonpartisan principle that our government must operate in the sunlight. We have the right – and responsibility – to keep watch on how tax money is spent and how public officials make decisions. But it takes...
