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Wylie voters elected two council members and approved most of the proposed city charter amendments in the May 3 municipal election, according to unofficial returns. Todd J. Pickens secured Place 3 on the Wylie City Council with 62.85% of the vote, defeating challenger...
The opportunity to use a stage set up in the park one day before the bluegrass festival opened the door for a local ministry to offer a free concert. Hope for the Cities, a ministry of the Cross Church, is planning a free concert from 7-9 p.m. Friday, June 24, at Olde...
The Wylie Police Department announced in a news release that Officer Chris Taylor died today after a lengthy battle with cancer. Taylor served the community for nearly 24 years, the news release said. He began his career as a reserve officer before he was hired as a...
Collin County deputies responded to a distress call Saturday, June 18, after a boat overturned on Lake Lavon near Brockdale Park. A strong storm crossed over the lake around 8:45 p.m. Saturday night, which caused the boat with four people to capsize, according...
By John Moore I used to pay little attention to the world’s little idiosyncrasies, but now they seem ever present. And it’s more than slightly annoying. I can’t be the only one. When I was getting change back from the fast-food drive-thru recently, it all became...
Sports
Wylie sophomore running back Daylon Gordon scored five rushing touchdowns in the Pirates' 42-14 win over Lakeview Centennial on Friday. Photo by Oladipo Awowale / C&S Media By Austin Cookson [email protected] Daylon Gordon scored five rushing touchdowns,...
DCTF predicts playoffs for Sachse, WHS, WE, but not PESH By Greg Ford Sports Editor [email protected] Summer is now officially upon us. Just recently, the professional hockey and basketball seasons ended with Chicago and...
By David Jenkins Staff Writer [email protected] Are you looking to get away for a day or even the weekend? If so, the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens may just be the place to visit. The TFCC, located four...
By David Jenkins Staff Writer [email protected] Close your eyes and imagine the feel of sand between your toes and the sound of waves hitting the shoreline. No it’s not some tropical island, but Galveston...
Education
Students in the area have plenty of opportunities to show off their art skills. Several statewide and local art contests have begun, and participants have a chance to win prizes ranging from vacations to displays. Adopt a Beach is sponsoring the organization’s 23rd...
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Life & Style
From homemade childhood favorites that warm the heart to delectable desserts, no one works their magic in the kitchen quite like mom. When trying to decide what to get your favorite lady for Mother’s Day this year, look for gifts that allow her to channel her...
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Opinion
By Jeff Denton, Pastor at Waterbrook Bible Fellowship, Wylie. Everyone has had moments of failure they’d like never to repeat. A common encouragement is “don’t dwell on it” or “just move on and forget about it.” But, what if there’s value in our mistakes? We may be...
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