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Kali and Nzuri, white lioness sisters now living at In-Sync Exotics, are undergoing treatment and evaluation after arriving in Wylie earlier this month. Courtesy photo Two white lionesses requiring urgent medical attention have found a new home in Wylie after being...
Accepting the National Police Week proclamation at the Monday, May 12, Wylie City Council meeting were, from left, Detective Chris Meehan, Assistant Chief Tommy Walters, Officer Brigitte Sierra and Lt. Trey Cotten. Council also recognized Wylie EMS personnel and...
Wylie ISD trustees approved staff raises, adopted legislative priorities and recognized dozens of students during their Monday, May 18 meeting held at the Montgomery Center at Wylie High School. The meeting began with recognitions for the parent-teacher associations...
Protests due by May 15 deadline Wylie property owners who disagree with their appraised value have a limited window to file a formal protest with the Collin Central Appraisal District. Under the Texas Property Tax Code, property owners must submit a written protest by...
About 1,400 graduates of Collin College will receive their degrees at two separate commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 15. Both events will be held at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center, 200 E. Stacy Road, in Allen. At 11 a.m., the ceremony will celebrate...
Sports
Wylie sophomore third baseman Noah Smith (2) has been chosen as the District 9-6A Newcomer of the Year. Photo by Elijah Kloepping / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] The Wylie and Wylie East baseball teams extended their streak of playoff...
Wylie senior Chase Martin and the Pirates baseball team battled in a 4-3 loss to Rockwall in Game 3 of a Class 6A Division I bi-district playoff game on Saturday in Forney. He drove in one run. Rockwall won 4-3. Photo by Elijah Kloepping / C&S Media By David...
Wylie's Noah Smith looks at home plate during a play in Game 1 of a Class 6A Division I bi-district playoff series against Rockwall on Wednesday. The Pirates lost Game 2, 9-2, Thursday at Rockwall. Photo by Elijah Kloepping / C&S Media By David Wolman...
Wylie senior Wyatt Wynne unleashes a pitch during Wednesday night's Game 1 of a Class 6A Division I bi-district playoff series against Rockwall. Wylie won 3-2. Photo by Elijah Kloepping / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] The pitching of Chase...
Wylie East senior Levi Scroggin, pictured in previous action, struck out five over five innings in Game 1 of a Class 6A Division II bi-district playoff series against Tyler Legacy on Wednesday. Photo by Oladipo Awowale / C&S Media By David Wolman...
Education
Wylie ISD trustees approved staff raises, adopted legislative priorities and recognized dozens of students during their Monday, May 18 meeting held at the Montgomery Center at Wylie High School. The meeting began with recognitions for the parent-teacher associations...
High school seniors planning to attend Collin College this fall will have an opportunity to learn more about the transition to college during an upcoming “Collin College Bound” event at the Wylie Campus. The event is scheduled for Thursday, April 30, with activities...
Collin College’s Technical Campus will host its sixth annual Preview Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 18, offering prospective students and community members a chance to explore programs and campus offerings. The event, formerly known as an open house, will...
Blaire Bryeans, left, and Bree Willoughby earned Reserve Grand Champion and Grand Champion Market Steer, respectively, at the Wylie ISD Show n’ Sale last month. Allison LaBrot/The Wylie News Wylie ISD students showcased months of hard work and preparation during the...
More than a month after an incident at Wylie East High School sparked public outcry, roughly 20 speakers returned to the Wylie ISD Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday, March 24, as district leaders continued addressing routine business. During the public forum, speakers...
Life & Style
Simple lifestyle changes may help improve rest, overall wellness By Carrie Dunlea A good night’s sleep can make all the difference between starting the day energized and focused or dragging through it feeling irritable, distracted and exhausted. Yet for many people,...
Getty Images 4 creative alternatives to decorating eggs this Easter While decorating eggs for Easter is a tradition that dates back centuries, the high cost of eggs may make it more difficult for some families this year. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t find...
With spring in the air, it’s the perfect time to invite guests over for a hopping party. It’s also a great opportunity to tackle that dreadful spring cleaning and spruce up your living spaces with vibrant decor for visitors to enjoy alongside a delicious recipe. With...
More than 10 years ago, a mere five words frightened desk jockeys everywhere: “sitting is the new smoking.” Still, many people across the U.S. are walking less than they used to. Long days spent sitting can take a toll over time, negatively impacting bodies and minds....
Growing families often discover that the home that once felt just right can quickly begin to feel tight. Many first-time buyers purchase a “starter home,” a practical and affordable entry point into homeownership. But when children enter the picture — and especially...
Opinion
Columnist John Moore has played guitar since he was eight. The Doobie Brothers helped remind him of why he still plays. Photo John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com When I first picked up a guitar in 1970, my fingers didn’t make the sounds I wanted to hear....
Columnist John Moore grew up eating at cafeterias. Today, if he wants those dishes, he has to make them himself. Photo: John Moore Luby’s. Bryce’s. Wyatt’s. Piccadilly. All cafeterias. Many gone. If you grew up in the South in the 50s, 60s, or 70s, odds are you had a...
Columnist John Moore grew up with a television set much like the 1969 RCA console pictured here, which was originally owned by movie star, Gene Autry, and now belongs to John’s friend, Scott Rice. Photo Scott Rice Maybe it was different when we only had three channels...
Columnist John Moore and his wife still grow their own food. Something they were both taught early in life. Photo: Jeannine Walker Folks raised in the South learned early that life didn’t hand you much, but if you were observant and hardworking it could give you...
Columnist John Moore still has the license plate from his first car. A 1966 Ford Mustang. Photo: John Moore Lee Iacocca gave us two American classics: the Ford Mustang and the Chrysler minivan. The first was intended to compete with the Chevy Corvair Monza. The latter...
