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Drone shots capture an aerial view of runners as they took off at the start of the 2025 Run for our Heroes 5K race. File Art A community event honoring military service members and supporting veterans in need will return later this month, with organizers expanding...
Wylie juniors Keelyn Green, left, and Julia Hudgins, talk with alumna setter Taylor Johnson during a 2024 home match against South Garland. Photo by Oladipo Awowale / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] One week before Wylie middle blocker Julia...
Wylie ER 24/7 Emergency Center and Carter BloodCare host event to help Texas patients. Wylie ER 24/7 Emergency Center, 508 S. Hwy 78, Wylie, TX 76528. August 3rd from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM in the Carter BloodCare Bus Sign Up Link: https://ww2.greatpartners.org/donor/...
The average market value of a home within WISD was $484,637 in 2025, compared with $483,604 in 2024. Sonia Duggan/The Wylie News Once again, Collin County property values show an increase, according to 2025 certified taxable values released by Collin Central Appraisal...
After serving the community for decades, Taco Delite owners Melisa and Terry Greaves have closed the business and sold the property. Sonia Duggan / The Wylie News Customers yearning for one last taste of Taco Delite braved long lines both inside and out last week...
Sports
Wylie’s 4x800 of, from left, Zachary Brumfield, Brady Kemp and Thorne Owen share a hug after posting a winning time of 7:58 at the Rock Hill Relays. Photo by David Wolman / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] With clear skies and temperatures in the...
Wylie alum pitcher Ben Lindsey unleashes a pitch during a March 11 road game at Sachse. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Another year has come and gone for student-athletes at Wylie High School. This week, The Wylie News will...
(From left) Serina, Marissa and Reia Armendariz have all played for the Wylie girls' golf team. Submitted photo By David Wolman [email protected] After Wylie rising sophomore Serina Armendariz won a two-hole playoff against Klein Oak’s Anjali Nair to capture...
Wylie East alumna Saliz Ward dribbles the ball up the court during a Class 6A-Division II area-round playoff game against DeSoto from Forney High School. Photo by Maddie Smith / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Another year has come and gone for...
The Wylie girls’ soccer team poses for pictures with the gold ball after defeating Rockwall-Heath 1-0 during a Class 6A Division I bi-district playoff game at Wylie Stadium. Photo by Oladipo Awowale / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Another year...
Education
The Wylie Independent School District will hold a public meeting at 7 p.m. on June 16, at the Wylie ISD Administration Building, 951 S. Ballard Ave., to discuss the district’s proposed budget and tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year. Community members are...
Texas Education Agency last week released a list of comprehensive guidelines for opening public schools for fall semester classes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Most of the TEA guidance deals with protecting the health of students and staff as schools open, such...
Wylie ISD has named Brian Alexander as the new principal of Wylie High School. “Based on the survey we conducted, people said they wanted the next leader of the Pirates to possess attributes like being caring, inclusive, supportive, honest and open,” said...
Collin College has announced plans for the final summer session that starts July 13. The college will follow Centers for Disease Control guidelines, observe executive orders issued by the Office of the Texas Governor, and proceed with guidance from the Texas Higher...
June 10, 2020 – Collin College will offer virtual information sessions for the Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Cybersecurity degree program in June, July, and August. The online sessions will occur:5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16 Noon on Wednesday, June...
Life & Style
Container plants and raised garden beds are a great introduction to gardening for all ages. Location, soil, research and planning are essential. Gardening is a popular hobby all over the world, offering people a chance to connect with nature, enjoy fresh produce, and...
Many facets of travel – the anticipation, the experience and even the return trip – can enhance your mood. It can create an element of the unexpected and give you the opportunity to gain new, memorable experiences. To explore the connection between happiness and...
Extend the life of the things you own; save money From Staff Reports As more and more people, businesses and governments have embraced eco-friendly lifestyles and practices, it’s never been easier for individuals to make a positive impact on the planet. One of the...
By Sonia Duggan [email protected] Thanks to a chance meeting at a neighborhood cookie exchange party in December 2016, Wylie moms Lily Courtney and Emily Gilchrist instantly formed a bond that quickly evolved into a creative collaboration. Their bond, aside...
By Sonia Duggan [email protected] Escaping the daily grind (and winter weather depending on where you live) may be a top priority when February arrives. Fortunately, there are plenty of destinations to beckon couples eager for romantic getaways. Don’t want to...
Opinion
Dear Rusty: Can or does the Social Security Administration occasionally make mistakes in determining the benefits due? I’m now 72 but I retired early at age 61 and knew that my benefits would be reduced. I’ve always wondered if my monthly benefit calculation was...
AUSTIN — As the worldwide threat of novel coronavirus increased, state agencies already were working together to ensure the health and safety of all Texans, Gov. Greg Abbott said Feb. 27. After a briefing from state and federal health officials on coronavirus...
Gov. Greg Abbott on Feb. 20 established a clemency application specifically for survivors of human trafficking or domestic violence. The application, crafted in coordination with the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, includes a section that affords the applicant an...
Requirements in House Bill 3, the sweeping school finance law passed by the Texas Legislature in 2019, require the state to plan for long-term workforce development. On Feb. 13, Gov. Greg Abbott cited HB 3 in assigning the commissioners of three state agencies to...
