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Jericho Village, currently being constructed at 511 Brown Street in Wylie, will be an income-based urban village. It is being developed by Agape Resource and Assistance Center, a Plano-based nonprofit. Sonia Duggan/The Wylie News With Sharpies in hand and prayers in...
The Birmingham Scholarship program is recognizing its impact on students that began 75 years ago when it awards this year’s scholarships later this month. A reception to recognize the 2023 scholars — in addition to any winners from the past 75 years — will be held at...
Wylie councilmembers passed a resolution to cancel the upcoming municipal elections in March because of a lack of competitive races. State law allows cities to cancel local elections and declare unopposed candidates the winner if only one candidate files for...
Clearing the smoke on certain establishments selling smoking products and alcohol were the subjects of a recent work session for the Wylie Planning and Zoning Commission. Director of Community Services Jasen Haskins said he brought the item before commissioners...
A sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit filed in response to the workplace culture inside the Collin County District Attorney’s Office reached a tentative settlement in principle, according to March 9 court filings. The 75-page lawsuit was filed Oct. 31, 2022, in...
Sports
Wylie East senior Alex Herod makes contact with the ball during Friday's home game against Rowlett. Photo by Elijah Kloepping / C&S Media From Staff Reports Final scores for games played by Wylie and Wylie East from April 7-12: Friday, April 11 Baseball Rowlett 2,...
The ultimate goal for every athlete, no matter the sport, is compete at the professional level. For three former Wylie East football players those dreams could become reality later this week. The 83rd National League Football draft is Thursday, April 26 through...
Wylie East track found success in the April 5-7 District 15-5A meet in Lucas. The top four varsity individuals and relays advance to the April 19 15-5A versus 16-5A area meet at Pirate Stadium in Longview. During the district meet at Lovejoy’s Leopard Stadium, the...
Raiders soccer journeyed into the second round of the Class 5A Region II playoffs. They squared off against Frisco Wakeland on Tuesday, May 3 in area at McKinney Boyd High School. "It is going to be a great match up. Wakeland is a great team with great players and we...
Another season of Lady Pirate soccer has come to an end at Wylie ISD Stadium. They fell 5-0 to Allen and 5-0 against Plano East, both in District 6-6A. Under head coach Chris Bezner, Wylie finished the year 4-13-4 overall and 1-11-2 in district. Last week marked the...
Education
Wylie ISD Education Foundation has officially opened nominations for the Elisabeth W. Garrison Award. This award is presented to a woman who lives or works within WISD who exhibits servant leadership and generosity. A winner will be declared at the annual Boots ‘n...
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Life & Style
Tips for eliminating backyard pests As the weather gets warmer, mosquitoes can prevent homeowners from reaping the benefits of living life outside. According to a Harris Poll conducted on behalf of TruGreen, 85 percent of Americans say that mosquitoes limit their...
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Opinion
The other day, someone I’ve known for years offered a pointed bit of criticism. “It’s easy for people like you to make long lists of things Congress should do to improve,” he said. “But you know good and well most of them won’t happen. So if you’re really serious,...
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