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Police in Wylie are investigating the death of an 11-year-old boy who was found unresponsive at a home on June 9. Officers and Wylie Fire-Rescue personnel were dispatched around 5:27 p.m. to the 1600 block of Long Meadow Road in response to a report of an unconscious...
All that stood between the Wylie East Raiders (9-1, 7-1 in 9-6A) and their first undefeated regular season in program history was the Rowlett Eagles (4-6, 4-4 in 9-6A). Rowlett, who entered the game in fifth place in District 9-6A, stole that milestone right out...
For the fourth time, council considered a planned development proposal for Monroe Farms — a single-family subdivision north of Smith Elementary School on Country Club Road. Councilmembers held a public hearing for the development during the Tuesday, Oct. 25, regular...
The Wylie East Raiders won their first playoff game at the 6A level, defeating Rockwall Heath Monday night. Each set was a battle, but ultimately it was the Lady Raiders winning out 3-1 (29-31, 25-18, 25-23, 25-15). Julia Hicks led the team with 18 kills, while...
Wylie ISD trustees took a moment to recognize the academic achievements of Black and Native American students in the district. The board recognized the students at the beginning of the Monday, Oct. 24, regular meeting, in a public ceremony held in the board meeting...
Sports
Wylie East’s Daniel Marquez attempts to lift Plano East’s Cesar Arguello in the air during the first place match at 285 pounds in the District 6-6A Tournament. Marquez won by pin. Arguello also qualified for regionals with his second place finish. Photo by Maddie...
By Greg Ford Sports Editor [email protected] Wylie East graduate and standout baseball player Garrett McCain signed a contract Friday with Detroit Tigers, three days after by selected by the team in 2017 Major League Baseball draft. McCain, a member of the...
By Greg Ford Sports Editor [email protected] Success is almost a given when it comes to athletics at Wylie, Wylie East, Plano East and Sachse. School year in and school year out, from August through May, elite performances are the norm in almost all competitions....
From Staff Reports [email protected] The Woodbridge Golf Club will host the The Rainbow Classic Fore Kids this Friday. The event, which benefits the Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County in the fight against child abuse, is scheduled to tee off 12:30 p.m....
By Greg Ford Sports Editor [email protected] Wylie and Plano East’s softball teams had challenges to meet in 2017, and they both did. For the Lady Pirates, it was their first foray into 6A competition, and they proved to be ready, eventually finishing fourth in...
Education
A group of Wylie teachers are on a mission to improve literacy in the district. Nu Gamma is the Wylie chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, an international society of women educators. The Alpha State Texas Educational Foundation (ASTEF) recently awarded them a $1,000 grant....
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Life & Style
Across the country, more than 50 million people are living with doctor-diagnosed arthritis. So says the Arthritis Foundation, which projects that figure will rise to 67 million by the year 2030. Simply put, arthritis is a significant problem, one that can not...
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Opinion
The 86th Texas Legislature convened Jan. 8 as the partial shutdown of the federal government that began Dec. 22 enters a third week. As always, lawmakers’ priorities will be the writing of a two-year state budget and deciding how to fund it. In the 140 days of the...
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