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The Wylie Community Christian Care Center will host its inaugural fundraising gala Saturday, Aug. 2, honoring the legacy of one of its founders, the late Raymond Cooper. The event, titled “A Night to Remember,” replaces the organization’s annual golf tournament and...
Seeing gaps in the Wylie Code of Ordinances, staff brought potential amendments to zoning provisions centered around smoke shops, smoking establishments — such as a hookah lounge — and alcohol-related businesses. After several discussions with the city’s planning and...
Legislators gaveled out of their regular session Monday, May 29, only to learn of a special session 12 hours later. The 88th Legislative Session reached sine die May 29, but lawmakers began a special session at 9 p.m. with a focus on property tax relief and border...
While riding a motorcycle for charity, a member of the Rotary Club of Wylie East Fork forged connections with other Rotarians around the world. Speaking during the club’s Thursday, June 1, meeting at Landon Winery, Charlie Waller told members about traveling across...
The hard work of a longtime teacher in Wylie ISD paid off with honors that placed her among the top recognized professionals in the district. Breegan Gholson, an 18-year teacher finishing her eighth year in Wylie ISD, was recognized May 5 during the Wylie Way Awards...
Sports
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...
After a successful district soccer season the Raiders brought home a large share of honors. Leading the way in 10-5A superlatives were Defensive Most Valuable Player Maurico Ruiz, Maxwell Quaye as the Keeper of the Year and Coach of the Year John True. Xavier Dawes,...
A life long dream came true for Braden Shewmake. The 2016 Wylie East graduate was selected in the Major League Baseball draft. “Having the opportunity to chase that dream is special,” Shewmake said in an interview with Texas A&M Athletics. The former Texas A&M...
The boys and girls athletic programs at Wylie East found success in district, the playoffs and at the state level. The Raiders had two out of five grapplers earn medals in 5A state wrestling tournament. They claimed 15th out of 89 teams at the Berry Center in Cypress....
The Lady Pirates returned to winning form in district this past season. That success translated in to all-district honors in 10-6A. Leading the charge were Coach of the Year Chris Bezner, Midfielder of the Year Olivia Saldivar and Amelia Leggett was the Newcomer of...
Education
There are still a few weeks left of Women’s History Month, and the women of Wylie East pop choir Out of the Blue are using their music to highlight the female experience. Several pieces were written by women and describe struggles unique to them. For the full story,...
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Life & Style
While getting vaccinated is important for people of all ages, it’s especially important for adults with heart disease. They are more likely to have serious complications from common diseases such as influenza (flu) or pneumonia that vaccination can help prevent....
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Opinion
Who do you look up to? Who is it you admire and want to be like? I hope there’s someone who comes to mind for you. A recent study revealed the 15-29 year old demographic is more likely to say there’s no one they admire or want to be like. I read those results with...
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