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Texas is home to five of the nation’s fastest-growing counties by population, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, with Collin County ranked No. 2. From July of 2024 to July 2025, Collin County grew by 3.4%, adding 42,966 people for a total just under 1.3...
City council approved a preliminary plat for a new residential subdivision, reviewed ongoing utility rate projections, and examined key details of the city’s proposed Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget during a regular meeting followed by a work session. In unanimous action,...
The World’s Fair of 1904 debuted several foods that are enjoyed today. The “Food, Glorious Food” exhibit at the Brown House shares the stories behind the ice cream cone, Jell-O and more. Allison LaBrot / The Wylie News The Brown House has brought back two popular...
A Houston man has been arrested in connection with a string of mail thefts from local churches following a multi-jurisdictional investigation led by the Wylie Police Department. On July 6, officers were called to The Cross Church in Wylie after staff reported repeated...
State Representative Candy Noble has officially announced her campaign for re-election to the Texas House of Representatives in District 89, setting up a Republican primary contest with Jeff Forrester, a businessman and former Wylie City Council...
Sports
Wylie senior guard Darian Romano was named to the All-Region II-6A Team by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches on Tuesday, March 17. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Wylie senior Darian Romano and freshman Sade Mathes...
Wylie alumna third baseman Macy Alewine was selected to the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 6A all-state second team Tuesday, June 24. Photo by Oladipo Awowale / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Wylie rising senior right fielder...
Wylie incoming senior Zachary Brumfield won the individual title at the District 9-6A cross country meet with a 16:03. The Pirates won the team title for the eighth consecutive season. Photo by David Wolman / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected]...
Wylie East alumna Erika Hernandez fires the ball around the hands of Wylie senior Peyton Stade during a District 9-6A volleyball match on Tuesday, Oct. 8 from Montgomery Center. Hernandez was later named the district’s most valuable player. Photo by Maddie Smith /...
Jeff Davidson was hired as the next head coach of the Wylie East tennis team on June 9. Submitted photo By David Wolman [email protected] Wylie East has turned to longtime coach Jeff Davidson to lead its tennis program. He takes over for Whitney Jones. Davidson...
Education
The Texas Legislature on Tuesday, May 20 passed Senate Bill 843, a measure that will require the Texas Education Agency to develop a publicly accessible online database containing detailed financial information about school district and charter school bonds, taxes and...
The 402 members of the Class of 2020 at Wylie East High School brought their high school years to conclusion Saturday morning, June 6, when they crossed the stage at Wylie Stadium to receive their diplomas. Because of concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic that caused...
In a school year truncated by the COVID-19 health crisis, the 612-member Wylie High School senior class was able to gather again Saturday night, June 6, for commencement exercises in Wylie Stadium. The stadium was chosen as the best venue in which the Class...
Twenty Wylie ISD students got to celebrate their high rankings with a drive-by ceremony, courtesy of Superintendent David Vinson and other higher-ups. This year’s Birmingham Scholars – the 10 seniors with the highest GPAs at both schools – were honored Wednesday,...
A modest increase in taxable property values and the continuing rise in student population combine to provide the additional dollars needed to fund a Wylie Independent School District budget proposed at $154 million for fiscal year 2020-21. The budget overview was...
Life & Style
Outdoor living has evolved far beyond a few patio chairs and a grill—homeowners are transforming their backyards into stylish, functional extensions of their indoor spaces. Whether you’re looking to create a serene escape or a lively entertainment hub, spring is the...
How to strive towards equilibrium in your life By Abby Cole As our work and home lives become more streamlined by technology and the demands of performance, it can be challenging to create balance that allows us to fully enjoy all of the moments in our day, allowing...
Thanks to increased awareness about the perils of exposure to ultraviolet rays and skin damage, a greater number of people routinely apply sunscreen before spending time outdoors. But while people take steps to prevent sunburns, skin cancer and premature aging, they...
Statistics indicate more and more men, women and children are overweight or obese. The National Institutes of Health state that more than 35 percent of adults in the United States are obese and more than 34 percent are overweight, while 17 percent of children and...
As temperatures drop, the spread of cold and flu germs rises. Start the year off healthy and be sure to rid your home of lingering germs that may be hiding in places you don’t expect. These tips from the experts at Clorox can help you prevent the spread of germs: Get...
Opinion
Columnist John Moore misses the old chain stores, one of which, Gibson’s, still exists in Kerrville, Texas. Photo John Moore Online shopping has turned us into couch potatoes who buy more than we ever used to. Adding items to an imaginary cart and clicking, “Buy Now,”...
Dear Rusty: My birth date is 1947. My wife is 1950. We both took our Social Security years ago at age 62 due to health concerns because we questioned if we would live to age 78 to equalize the extra payout if we would have waited to age 66. Taking early at 62 may have...
Whatever our political views, certainly we can agree we have the right to know how government is conducting business. How are taxpayer dollars spent? Who is influencing decisions? Access to information allows us to speak up and hold public officials accountable, while...
A person may be tired and weary of backing up and beginning anew after going into dead-end ways, but this is inevitable, unless a person gives up trying. The only way that you can live at all is by the habit of making new starts, adjusting to mistakes and changes. Age...
Gov. Greg Abbott on Jan. 13 asked for a presidential disaster declaration for three counties that sustained widespread damage attributed to severe thunderstorms, straight-line winds, hail and tornadoes. The stormy weather on Oct. 20-21 hit Cameron, Dallas and Erath...
