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City employees cite family mentors as reason for success

City employees cite family mentors as reason for success

Last week, The Wylie News highlighted a woman making an impact in the Texas Legislature. This week, the focus shifts to the city of Wylie, which has a number of important women in senior leadership positions, including the animal services manager and its engineering...

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Council approves funds for Ethiopian sports event

Council approves funds for Ethiopian sports event

Using a surplus of hotel occupancy tax funds, Wylie councilmembers paved the way to host a soccer tournament and culture festival hosted by the Ethiopian Sports Federation in North America (ESFNA). A resolution authorizing the city manager and mayor to negotiate a...

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Teacher, philanthropist honored at awards gala

Teacher, philanthropist honored at awards gala

Locals, education staff and district administrators gathered for an annual awards gala highlighting the work of select individuals over their careers. Two prestigious awards — the Elizabeth W. Garrison Award and the Garrison Legacy Award — were bestowed during the...

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Community newspaper continues dedicated service

Community newspaper continues dedicated service

It was 75 years ago that Paul Stimson first published The Wylie News on March 19, 1948. However, the first copy in the News’ archives still in existence is the second edition, dated March 26, 1948. Stimson’s lead story in that edition was an announcement that...

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Back at it again

Back at it again

Braden Shewmake, Wylie East graduate, kicked off his summer of baseball with the USA Collegiate National team. Things began June 27 versus the Coastal Plain League Select at Coleman Field in Cary, NC. That was followed by the 18th annual USA vs. Chinese Taipei...

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Teams travel to Rowlett

Teams travel to Rowlett

Wylie and Wylie East capped the 7-on-7 season in the June 22 Rowlett Div. I state qualifying tournament. Both teams finished 1-2 in pool action. Wylie East football beat Dallas Jesuit 33-15, and lost against Lovejoy 40-13 and Rowlett 32-6. Jesuit ended up 2-1, with...

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Leading the way

Leading the way

Wylie softball came away with a large haul of all-district honors in 6-6A. Alexis Perry was the Catcher of the Year, Bella Dayton was selected Offensive Player of the Year and the Infielder of the Year award went to Rylen Wiggins. Annie Gunther and Ashling Shahan made...

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Sensational sophomore

Sensational sophomore

There was no sophomore slump for Wylie East graduate Braden Shewmake. As a member of the Texas A&M baseball team, he earned multiple preseason and postseason honors for 2018. He also helped lead the Aggies to a winning record after making the switch from second...

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County livestock show opens next week

County livestock show opens next week

Pigs, cattle, sheep and goats parade around the show ring next week for judging in the 2020 Collin County Junior Livestock Show and Sale. The event, featuring livestock entries from FFA and 4-H members throughout the county, is set for the week of Jan. 5-11 at Myers...

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Royal migration

Royal migration

    The annual monarch butterfly journey   Every year, monarch butterflies embark on a 3,000-mile migration across North America. This feat of endurance lasts eight months, spans three countries and captivates people worldwide. These graceful...

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