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Seven Texas cities, including four from Collin County, lead the nation in percentage of population growth, according to U.S. Census Bureau’s Vintage 2024 data released Thursday, May 15. The Census Bureau said Princeton ranked No. 1 with a 30.6% growth rate, up from...
Despite brief rains last week, about 99% of the state is experiencing drought conditions. Galen Roberts, assistant director of water resources for the North Texas Municipal Water District, said drought is an “extended period of low precipitation,” but added there are...
The average market value for a home in Wylie increased by just over $85,000, according to figures released by the Collin Central Appraisal District (CCAD). Certified value summaries were released to taxing entities and the public by CCAD July 18 and the city’s taxable...
A Wylie man was sentenced Monday, Aug. 1 for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Guy Reffitt was sentenced to 87 months — just over 7 years — in prison by a federal judge after being convicted of bringing a handgun to the Capitol, among other charges, in the attack....
For the second season in a row, the Wylie Pirates are replacing their starting quarterback. Last summer, senior Isaac Phe arrived late in the summer and was able to win the job, finishing with a strong season under center. Now enrolling at the University of Mary...
Sports
Wylie East junior wide receiver Amarean Porter sprints up the left sideline for a touchdown during a Class 6A-Division II, area-round playoff game from McKinney ISD Stadium on Thursday night. Photo by Maddie Smith / C&S Media By Seth Dowdle [email protected]...
By Greg Ford Sports Editor [email protected] ARLINGTON — Wylie saw its season swallowed up last Saturday afternoon by a pack of large and fast Lobos. That collection of wolves hailed from Longview, and did their damage at AT&T Stadium, handing the...
By Greg Ford Sports Editor [email protected] ARLINGTON — If one were to call Wylie East’s 46-43 second-round loss to Mesquite Poteet heartbreaking, it would be an understatement. Words or phrases such as devastating or punch to the gut would be more appropriate;...
By Greg Ford Sports Editor [email protected] ARLINGTON — Defense has always been a cornerstone of Wylie football. A few days ago at AT&T Stadium, that piece of granite was the difference in a 24-17 win over Rockwall Heath during a Region II, Class 5A...
By David Jenkins Staff Writer [email protected] ARLINGTON – In a contest that resembled an old- fashioned shootout, Wylie East found a way to come out on top at AT&T Stadium. The Raiders outscored The Colony 27-12 in the second half, en route to a...
Education
Two Wylie East students earned a distinction that less than 1 percent of high schoolers achieve each year. Jaxson Hill and Zachary Kvale, both seniors, were named National Merit Scholarship finalists. Out of 3.6 million seniors in the U.S., only 15,000 earn this...
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Life & Style
Jane Sadler M.D, pens witty, informational prose By Patty Montagno Staff Writer [email protected] As a beloved family practice physician, health blogger, featured contributor on several local morning talk shows and newspapers, Dr. Jane Sadler is a busy...
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Opinion
When you hear about Medicare, you probably think of the federal program that helps pay for older adults’ health care. What you may not realize is that another of Medicare’s major responsibilities is to inspect health care facilities to make sure that patients receive...
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