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The Collin County Sheriff’s Office says Sheriff Jim Skinner recently participated in an international public safety initiative in Germany and Poland alongside more than 120 law enforcement leaders and students from around the world. According to a Sheriff’s Office, no...
It has been 24 years since the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, when the world seemed to stop turning. On that clear September day, America was struck at its heart — not only in New York City, Washington, D.C., and a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania — but in the spirit of...
Wylie Fire Rescue firefighter/paramedic Brett Hoppe will step into the ring this weekend at the 24th annual Guns & Hoses Boxing Tournament in Allen. Originally from Tustin, California, Hoppe has served with Wylie Fire Rescue since October 2021. Known for his...
Sachse resident Matt Beal installs an acoustic panel in a custom credenza he has been building in his Lavon shop for the past several months. Once completed he plans to enter it in a juried furniture show. Sonia Duggan/The Wylie News When the workday ends for Sachse...
From a proposed convenience store with restaurants to revisions in a Toll Brothers housing project, Wylie City Council tackled a mix of development decisions during its recent meeting. The council scheduled a public hearing and considered an ordinance that would...
Sports
The Wylie East girls soccer team is headed back to the regional semifinals after earning a dominant 8-0 win over Mesquite Horn in the area round Tuesday. Photo by Kim Dill Higginbotham / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] The Wylie East girls soccer...
Wylie East senior lineman Daniel Oparah records a strip sack against McKinney North senior quarterback Brooks Nelson in the first quarter of a Thursday, Feb. 28 home game against the Bulldogs. Photo by Oladipo Awowale / C&S Media By David Wolman...
Wylie East freshman Tess Adamic, pictured in previous action, did all that she could to help keep the Lady Raiders in Tuesday's match against Garland. Photo by Oladipo Awowale / C&S Media By Mark Saldana [email protected] Wylie East battled point for point...
Wylie junior middle hitter Julia Hudgins recorded 16 kills on 27 attempts Tuesday in the Lady Pirates' 3-0 win over Lakeview Centennial. Photo by Elijah Kloepping / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Wylie junior middle hitter Julia Hudgins has been...
The Wylie girls cross country team poses for pictures with the first-place plaque at the Kaufman Run With The Lions Meet. Submitted photo By David Wolman [email protected] Last week was another productive one for the Wylie cross country team. For the second time...
Education
Seniors Ameya Kohli, left, and Bhavini Saini placed first in the Medical Innovation category at the HOSA International Leadership Conference last month. Courtesy photo Two Wylie High School students were named world champions after taking first place at the HOSA...
Wylie High School valedictorian Leanna Doan and salutatorian Lina Mohamad will take similar career paths - the medical field. While in high school, they had another commonality, as both seniors said they have especially enjoyed the same classes: Humanities I and II....
Torn jeans? Not acceptable. Striped polos? Now acceptable. But sweatpants are still a no-go. The Wylie ISD board examined the updated dress code for students and faculty at its March 22 meeting, with shirts, pants, sweatshirts and sweatpants among the many articles...
Wylie High School AHMO Bowmen member Jessica Martin celebrated her birthday by competing at the state archery tournament in March in Belton. “So, getting to spend my birthday with my team was fantastic, and especially because last year I couldn’t spend it with...
Jon Peters said he can spot whether a teacher will be effective in the classroom. A good teacher, first and foremost, will have a love for the kids, he said. “They’ve got to build the relationships with the kids,” he said. “You don’t do that - you’re done. You’re not...
Life & Style
When the summer sun scorches the Texas sky, savvy families know the best way to chill out is to head underground. Across the state, a network of natural limestone caves offers more than just geologic wonder—they provide a refreshing retreat where temperatures hover in...
Whether it’s advice from their parents, a response to television ads urging viewers to save for retirement, or their own financial savvy, many of today’s young professionals recognize the importance of saving for retirement from the moment they receive their first...
Here’s a sampling of new foods offered at the SFOT this year: CORN DOG ALE: Corn dog ale is an amber ale brewed with a blend of Pale 2-Row barleys, caramel malt, and smoked malt. They add a proprietary blend of eight herbs and spices to the brew kettle. The...
The majority of homeowners want their properties to appear as appealing as possible. While many homeowners want to be proud of their properties and come home to a welcoming home each night, the benefits to maintaining landscaping go beyond the notion that well-cared...
One year ago, Cathy Haden received a bone marrow transplant and a chance at a new lease on life. After being diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia six months earlier, and enduring multiple rounds of chemotherapy, she put her hopes for restored health in the hands of...
Opinion
Texas Democrats left the state Sunday in hopes of derailing a mid-decade redistricting plan. State Rep. Gene Wu, D-Houston, announced the Democrats had left the state to break the quorum and stymie a vote in that chamber. “This is not a decision we make lightly, but...
By Lynn Burgess A verse that has been on my mind latelyis John 3:16. If you’re familiar with the bible at all, you probably know this verse… For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish...
By Jeremy B. Mazur The trials of drought weave throughout the story of Texas in tales of devastation that had lasting effects on the families, businesses, and communities that survived them. These withering dry times prompted Texans to make big changes to shore up...
This weekend I had the opportunity to celebrate two men in my life turning 90 years old. One was my grandfather Bob Houser and the other, my friend and founding pastor Gene Getz. These milestones gave me the opportunity to celebrate the lives of some great...
I recently received a call no one ever wants to receive. My sister had been horrifically murdered at her home in South Carolina. I was stunned as I tried to process a statement that didn’t make sense to me. The next step of calling other family members to inform them...
