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Wylie senior Spencer Gilbert made a 45-yard field goal as time expired to lift the Pirates to a 27-24 win over Naaman Forest from Williams Stadium on Friday night. Photo by Oladipo Awowale / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] GARLAND -- Wylie senior...
Wylie leaders want to do something about construction noise occurring on federal holidays and council acted upon an ordinance to prohibit construction-related activities on those days. A city ordinance prohibits construction and construction-related activities...
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, several nonprofit organizations are coming together to host an event aimed at raising awareness and providing education on intimate partner violence. The event, titled “Breaking Cycles,” will take place on Saturday,...
The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) is coping with a flood of new residents into its 2,200 square-mile service area. With 55,500 people moving into the region each year, the district has adopted an FY2025 budget that will invest about $1.1 billion...
Beginning Oct. 3, overdue fees will be a thing of the past at the Smith Public Library. At the September 24th meeting, the City Council voted unanimously to eliminate these fees, which account for less than half a percent of all fees taken in by the city. ...
Sports
Wylie senior Spencer Gilbert made a 45-yard field goal as time expired to lift the Pirates to a 27-24 win over Naaman Forest from Williams Stadium on Friday night. Photo by Oladipo Awowale / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] GARLAND -- Wylie senior...
Wylie East junior setter Jordan Turner passes the ball as senior Ella Denny (14) backs up the play during a recent home match against Naaman Forest. On Tuesday, the Lady Raiders cruised to an impressive 25-9, 25-12, 25-24 win over Garland. Photo by Maddie Smith /...
Wylie senior quarterback Jagger Bale runs for yardage during Friday's home game against South Garland. Bale racked up 335 total yards in a 41-14 win for the Pirates from Wylie ISD Stadium on Friday. Photo by Oladipo Awowale / C&S Media By Derdrick White...
Wylie East piled 548 yards of total offense in a 57-33 triumph over North Garland on Thursday night from Wylie ISD Stadium. Photo by Maddie Smith / C&S Media By Seth Dowdle [email protected] The Wylie East Raiders racked up 548 total yards of offense in...
Wylie East's Diego Juarez is ahead of the pack at the Dustin Rodriguez XC Invitational at Wylie High School on Friday, Sept. 20. Juarez finished in second place in the boys varsity race with a time of 17:42. Photo by David Wolman / C&S Media By David Wolman...
Education
Wylie ISD officials want to do something to better deal with student discipline, as there have been reports of 65 employees who have been physically hurt by students since the beginning of the 2024-25 school year, with 19 of these people requiring medical care for...
With no meeting in July, Wylie ISD trustees took care of some required business and heard educational updates, including the current status of STAAR scores. Items on the Monday, Aug. 19, agenda included adopting a tax rate for maintenance and operations (M&O), as...
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...
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...
Only certain items up to $100 are covered As Texas students prepare to go back to school, their parents can save about $8 for every $100 they pay for clothes or supplies, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said. The annual state sales tax holiday is Friday, Saturday and...
Life & Style
Eureka Springs, Arkansas: A Victorian Gem in the Ozarks. Kary Bjorn Photography/Unsplash As the heat of summer fades into the crisp embrace of autumn, September offers a perfect opportunity for travel across the U.S. The month’s moderate weather, stunning fall foliage...
Just a few hours away, Broken Bow, Oklahoma offers hiking, boating, fishing opportunities, along with plenty of rental cabins, making it a great option for a quick family trip. Courtesy Daniel Hubbard, Pixabay As summer draws to a close and the school year looms,...
Mulch does double duty in a garden, preserving moisture while helping to keep weeds down. Courtesy Sam Craft/Texas A&M AgriLife Texas gardeners usually sing the same tune this time of year — the heat is oppressive, and moisture is in short supply. Some East Texas...
Guadalupe Mountains Texas summers as a kid could be summed up with the three P’s: popsicles, pools and parks! Basically, if my siblings and I weren’t outside – running, splashing, laughing, enjoying every last second of freedom – then we were inside, sleeping for the...
At last night’s meeting, Wylie City Council held three pivotal work sessions. A budget work session for FY 2024-25 included proposed revenue assumptions, items included in the proposed base budget, the general fund summary, new recommendations for the general fund and...
Opinion
When it’s time to take a hard look at our public officials and decide which ones to re-elect – or reject – we need information.A major source of that information is the government itself. Access to public records and meetings is essential for us to know the facts and...
Columnist John Moore’s sister took first place at the county fair with a photo she snapped on a Colorado train trip. Photo/ John Moore The photo was taken quickly with little thought of its future impact. It was just one on the 36-count roll of Kodak color film that...
A federal investigation into five state facilities concluded children in custody face excessive force, sexual abuse and a lack of vital services, The Dallas Morning News reported. At a news conference last week, Kristen Clarke, assistant attorney general in the...
Columnist John Moore takes sopping seriously. Courtesy John Moore Southerner’s are big on sopping. We like to sop our biscuits in lots of things. There isn’t much that’s better than sopping a cathead biscuit in gravy. Especially if your mom made both. My mother worked...
About 40 years ago, my dad gave me a radio. Not just any radio. It is what’s called a farm radio. According to Texas Co-op Power Magazine, in 1936 just three out of 100 farms had electricity. By the mid-1940’s it was three out of 10. That still left most farm...
