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Jeff Avery with his 1969 C10 Chevrolet pickup, winner of the Truck of the Year, at the C10 Nationals. Courtesy photo Jeff Avery has a couple of pickup trucks parked at his Sachse home, though he doesn’t drive them much. Instead, he shows them at competitions where...
Members of the Parker Planning and Zoning Commission vote against a preliminary plat for Post Oak Estates filed by Restore the Grasslands. Bob Wieland/The Wylie News Documents submitted to the Parker Planning & Zoning (P&Z) Commission still include a...
The City of Wylie is expected to cancel its May 2, 2026, general election to select a mayor and City Council members for Place 5 and Place 6 after all incumbents filed unopposed. All incumbents applied for their respective seats by the Friday, Feb. 13,...
Wylie City Council unanimously approved its annual financial audit, moved forward with litigation tied to the McMillen Road Project, and discussed the future of its license plate reader program during Tuesday’s meeting. Council members opened the meeting with...
Polling places across Texas open Tuesday, Feb. 17, for early voting in the Republican and Democratic party primaries. Early voting ends Friday, Feb. 27, and Election Day is Tuesday, March 3. If needed, runoffs will be held Tuesday, May 26. Winners in the primaries...
Sports
Wylie East first baseman Will Thomas looks at the umpire after he makes the tag on a Wylie base runner sliding back into first base. The Raiders won both games against the Pirates. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Wylie East...
Wylie senior Zach Alshali (10) scores a goal against South Garland. Photo by Oladipo Awowale / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] The threat of a winter storm forced soccer teams to move up their games one day, from Friday to Thursday. Winter...
Wylie senior Addison Montgomery (24) jumps in the air in an attempt for a steal against South Garland on Jan. 20. Photo by Elijah Kloepping / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] The Wylie boys and girls basketball teams will finish this week holding...
Wylie East's Mikiyas Abiy (23) and Brayden Doolan (30) attempt to block a shot attempt by Sachse's Caleb Lindsey (22) on Friday. Photo by Elijah Kloepping / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Ever since the Wylie East boys basketball team had a...
Wylie East junior Xavier Fletes and the Raiders will look to build off a strong 2025 season and contend for a playoff berth. Photo by Oladipo Awowale / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Wylie Head coach: Scott DillonLast season: 13-5-3...
Education
A monument on the grounds of the Texas Capitol in Austin provides the text of the Ten Commandments specified under SB 10. Courtesy of Library of Congress All 17 members of a federal appeals court in New Orleans have heard arguments in two cases challenging laws...
Wylie ISD trustees approved the purchase of a small parcel of land during its meeting on Monday, Oct. 28. The purchase should improve traffic flow for the upcoming intermediate and junior high campuses set to open in two years. The board sanctioned the acquisition of...
The cast and crew are putting the final touches on the play “Witches? In Salem?” Performances will be at Wylie High School Oct. 11 -12. Allison LeBrot/The Wylie News A Wylie Theatre witch hunt is in the works for the program’s fall show. The students will perform...
An Austin judge has continued the court order blocking the Texas Education Agency (TEA) from releasing its A-F accountability ratings for public schools. Travis County Judge Daniella DeSeta Lyttle scheduled a trial in February on the suit filed by five independent...
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...
Life & Style
Participating in recreational sports leagues such as pickleball is just one way for seniors to get out and meet others. January has a way of inviting reflection—and renewal. As calendars turn and routines reset, many people feel a renewed desire to reconnect with the...
Having a cold is not fun. A stuffy nose, sniffles, sore throat, and other symptoms make having a cold a generally unpleasant experience. According to data collected by the Consumer Healthcare Products Association, the average con-sumer shops for over-the counter...
Though devotees of early holiday shopping do not hesitate to point out how convenient it can be to get all their gifts long before the arrival of Chanukah and Christmas, scores of shoppers still wait until the last minute to begin checking names off their lists. It...
In communities throughout the U.S., there are families who have paid the highest price in the cause of freedom. These families, known as Gold Star families, experienced the loss of an immediate family member while serving their country. The designation is meant to...
After the blistering heat of Texas’ summer and the deluge of rain in early fall, planning a getaway to enjoy beautiful vistas and an abundance of outdoor activities might be just what the doctor ordered. Pack your bags and drive or fly to check out southern charm and...
Opinion
Columnist John Moore’s grandchildren like dressing up for Halloween. Photo: Todd Sechser There’s something about being scared. Some kids claim they don’t like it, but do. While a handful of other kids claim they don’t like it, and really don’t. I was the former. My...
Columnist John Moore believes that you haven’t been immortalized properly until you’ve been painted on black velvet. Like this John Wayne rendering that’s available on eBay from Lindy1017.You’d think that John Wayne said the word ‘pilgrim’ a lot. He did. But only in...
It seems like about every time I am out in the public, no matter what the occasion, once someone realizes I own the local paper they seem anxious to tell me something. And in more cases than not, it is how something someone has read impacts their lives. For example,...
Columnist John Moore has an ice box that’s been in his family for a long time. One that still works if he ever needs it. Photo/John Moore The fridge. Frigerator. Some even called it, “The Frigidaire.” A few decades ago it had many names. Growing up, my family called...
