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The 15th Texas Court of Appeals (COA) has thrown out injunctions that had blocked the Texas Education Agency from releasing school accountability ratings for the 2023-24 school year. The TEA is expected to release the ratings Aug. 15. “It is time for local courts to...
WISD Bookmobile keeps kids' reading Wylie ISD Library Media Services personnel has found a way to keep kids booked throughout the summer with its newest initiative, a bookmobile. The yellow school bus, deemed the Wylie ISD Bookmobile, has been making rounds to...
The Texas House and Senate have completed work on an $18 billion compromise that could cut an estimated $1,300 from the average homeowner’s property tax bill. The proposal, which took two special lawmaking sessions to pass, will be put to voters as a constitutional...
In-Sync picked to rehome exotic cats Timba, a 9-year-old white lion, took part in the Saturday, July 8, Watermelon Bash at In-Sync Exotics where he now lives with his “Vegas family” and 75 other exotic cats. Photo by Tammy Spencer/In-Sync Exotic Two months...
Michele and Leon Helmink recover on the Carter BloodCare bus at Wylie ER following their blood donations in honor of the Mendoza sisters, Wylie ISD students killed in the May 6 Allen Premium Outlets shooting. Mariam Ayad/The Wylie News Wylie community members signed...
Sports
Wylie East's Parker Brunson has been named the co-newcomer of the year in District 9-6A. Photo by Oladipo Awowale / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] For the third year in a row, the Sachse baseball team was the team to beat in District 9-6A. The...
Marcus McElroy, Jr. heads up field after faking the hand off to Malik Ford against North Garland in District 10-6A on Thursday, Oct. 31 at Williams Stadium. For more photos, click here. William Schulmeistrat (50) and Reggie Brooks (74) fight for leverage against Texas...
Joseph Corso comes up with the interception in the fourth quarter against Naaman Forest in District 10-6A on Friday, Oct. 25. For more photos, click here. Wylie and Wylie East will look add wins to their district total later this week. The Pirates play 7 p.m....
Andrew Cunningham prepares to punt the ball away against Rowlett in District 10-6A on Friday, Oct. 18. For more photos, click here. Maddox Fraley runs up field for positive yards against Poteet in District 7-5A Div. I on Friday, Oct. 18. For more photos, click here....
Reggie Brooks heads back to the sideline after a stop on defense against McKinney North in District 7-5A Div. I on Friday, Oct. 11. For more photos, click here. Wylie East hosts Mesquite Poteet in District 7-5A Div. I and Wylie travels to Rowlett for 10-6A action....
Education
One Wylie High freshman got the surprise of a lifetime last week. On Tuesday, April 21, Maggie Smith stepped out of her Murphy home to the sound of car horns honking and district officials calling her name. It was a “drive-by discipline referral,” a lighthearted...
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Life & Style
By Melinda Myers It’s time to break out the seeds and potting mix to start your garden plants indoors. It’s a great way to keep your green thumb in shape over winter. Plus, you’ll save money, increase your variety of plants and jump start the growing season when you...
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Opinion
Texans applying for federal funds for housing repairs and reimbursements relating to Hurricane Harvey damages face an important deadline. The Texas General Land Office on Dec. 16 encouraged applicants for the Homeowner Assistance Program and Homeowner Reimbursement...
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