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Wylie Independent School District (Wylie ISD) has proposed a $291.2 million budget for the 2025–26 school year, reflecting a 0.45% decrease from the 2024–25 amended budget. District trustees are scheduled to adopt the budget on June 16, following a required public...
Early voting for the November midterm elections continues, as voters cast their ballots for multiple races at the county, state and federal level. Beginning Monday, Oct. 24, voters began casting their ballots ahead of the anticipated Election Day crowds. Early voting...
Trustees received a grade on the district’s financial transparency and standing in an annual report from the state. Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations Scott Roderick presented the School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) during the...
For the fourth time, a proposed development failed to get approval despite numerous changes from the original plan. Councilmembers denied the planned development proposal for Monroe Farms during the Tuesday, Oct. 25, regular meeting. John Arnold from the Skorburg...
After deciding on a road alignment plan for downtown Wylie, councilmembers considered parking alternatives for the area. Josh Smith from Lee Engineering presented different parking alignment options for the downtown area during the Tuesday, Oct. 11, council meeting....
Sports
Wylie East senior cornerback Jamal Olford gave a verbal commitment to James Madison University on Monday, Jan., 27, and will play football for the Dukes. Photo by Brad Walsh. By David Wolman [email protected] Wylie East senior defensive back Jamal Olford...
By Greg Ford Sports Editor [email protected] The Wylie powerlifting squad finished first at the 12-team Princeton Powerlifting Invitational meet, which took place last Saturday. The Lady Pirates scored a total of 49 points to finish ahead of the competition, a...
By Greg Ford Sports Editor [email protected] WYLIE – The Lady Raiders returned to the court last week and continued the winning ways they had established before the holiday break. Starting on Jan. 3 at Lovejoy (41-36), and continuing last Saturday at home against...
WYLIE — The Pirates’ basketball team entered the Thanksgiving break off a solid 68-59 win over JJ Pearce on Nov. 22 at McMillan Junior High, and then followed that with a 62-47 win over North Garland on Tuesday. Those victories improved Wylie's overall record to 4-0,...
By Greg Ford Sports Editor [email protected] ALLEN — A classic example of power versus speed took place last Friday at Allen’s Eagle Stadium. It was there that Wylie East (power) and Lancaster (speed) battled in a Class 5A, Region II, Div. II regional semifinal...
Education
Reading and science, typically treated as separate worlds, were joined together for high-energy entertainment. As part of their summer reading clubs, Smith and Sachse Public Libraries each held science shows Thursday, June 13. Jack McAfee of ScienceTellers led the...
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Life & Style
While the turkey typically receives all the attention at holiday gatherings, rounding out your meal with the perfect snacks, sides and desserts is the key to a successful feast. Start your guests off with NYC-Style Pita Chips with Herbed Ricotta and Arugula to...
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Opinion
Does your family have a tradition of giving an early Christmas present? Maybe it’s on Christmas Eve in anticipation of Santa’s coming? Our family does have an early gift tradition, but this year I received one even earlier than I could have imagined. It was delivered...
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