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The newly formed Wylie Citizens Bond Advisory Committee held its first meeting Monday, June 1, beginning a process that could ultimately shape a future bond election aimed at addressing the city’s growing infrastructure and facility needs. Meeting at Smith Public...
Wylie ISD trustees approved staff raises, adopted legislative priorities and recognized dozens of students during their Monday, May 18 meeting held at the Montgomery Center at Wylie High School. The meeting began with recognitions for the parent-teacher associations...
Protests due by May 15 deadline Wylie property owners who disagree with their appraised value have a limited window to file a formal protest with the Collin Central Appraisal District. Under the Texas Property Tax Code, property owners must submit a written protest by...
About 1,400 graduates of Collin College will receive their degrees at two separate commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 15. Both events will be held at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center, 200 E. Stacy Road, in Allen. At 11 a.m., the ceremony will celebrate...
Hope’s Gate Thrift Store is now open at 201 E. Butler St. in Wylie. The store carries clothes, accessories, home décor and much more. Allison LaBrot/The Wylie News Wylie thrifters now have a place to shop closer to home. The newly opened Hope’s Gate Thrift Store...
Sports
Wylie incoming senior quarterback Jabriran Blake threw for 1,609 yards and eight passing touchdowns while also adding 555 rushing yards and 10 rushing touchdown as a junior. Photo by Elijah Kloepping / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Another...
Wylie East pitcher Levi Scroggin allowed two runs over seven innings with five strikeouts in Wednesday's 3-2 win over Wylie. Photo by Oladipo Awowale / C&S Media By Mark Saldana [email protected] In a tightly contested District 9-6A matchup, Wylie East used...
Wylie East sophomore Toi Ardoin, middle, broke the school record in the boys 100-meter dash at last week's area 9-6A/10-6A meet in Royse City. He posted a time of 10.26 seconds. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Photo...
Wylie senior forward Zach Alshali (10) was recently named the unanimous selection for Most Valuable Player in District 9-6A. Photo by Elijah Kloepping / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Coaches in District 9-6A recently met to vote on the boys...
The Wylie boys and girls golf teams concluded their season at the Region II-6A Tournament. Photo by David Wolman / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Golfers from Wylie and Wylie East concluded their seasons last week at the Region II-6A Tournament....
Education
Wylie ISD trustees approved staff raises, adopted legislative priorities and recognized dozens of students during their Monday, May 18 meeting held at the Montgomery Center at Wylie High School. The meeting began with recognitions for the parent-teacher associations...
Select Wylie East and Wylie High students qualified for All State Choir last January and traveled to perform in San Antonio in February. Wylie Independent School District closed the year having navigated campus expansion, fiscal challenges, leadership changes and...
Since its start in 2020, Wylie High School’s esports roster has skyrocketed in number, and the team’s ability to earn and defend multiple titles reflects the program’s focus on skill development. Merriam-Webster defines an esport as, “a multiplayer video game used as...
Lavon Police Chief Mike Jones says a 14-year-old murder suspect has been arrested without incident. The chief said the boy, a student at Community Trails Middle School, was apprehended Monday, Dec. 15, in Dallas. Jones said the suspect was sought in connection with...
Wylie ISD trustees are considering several new measures to save money in the upcoming school year. The Board of Trustees convened for its final meeting of the year during a special called meeting Monday, Dec. 8. Trustees unanimously approved three items: the 2024-25...
Life & Style
From immersive dining to wellness at sea and elevated entertainment, cruise vacations are becoming some of the most experience-rich trips travelers can take. “Our industry has long been known for innovation, but what’s most compelling now is how that scale is being...
An increase in farm acreage, coupled with ongoing consumer demand and opportunities for new seed-improvement programs, signals a positive outlook for the Texas Christmas tree industry, according to a Texas A&M Forest Service expert. “The latest [USDA] census notes...
Want to buy something unique and meaningful this holiday season? Purchase a gift that supports a local nonprofit 1. Thank a veteran with a live, handmade balsam wreath. Each sponsorship goes toward a veteran’s wreath that will be placed on the headstone to honor all...
The holiday season has arrived, and with it comes a flurry of invitations, gatherings and opportunities to reconnect. With so many events competing for attention, hosts may wonder how to make their party stand out in a season full of celebrations. The good news? A...
Side dishes abound on Thanksgiving dinner tables, but turkey still takes center stage. This recipe for “Holiday Turkey,” courtesy Andrew Schloss’ “Cooking Slow” (Chronicle Books), calls for slow cooking the bird. Such an approach should result in a delicious and...
Opinion
Columnist John Moore has a book on communication his wife bought him in the early 90s. He intends to read it soon. In the early 90s, there was a self-help, relationship book called, “Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus.” The goal of publishing this was for the...
Columnist John Moore knows the Southern search words to buy things online now that the Thrifty Nickel is gone. Photo: John Moore/Facebook The South used to rely on the Thrifty Nickel as our garage sale newspaper, but like many things these days, the Nickel was...
Columnist John Moore's cat, Sammy, has helped renew his faith in hope. Courtesy John Moore There’s an old English idiom that says, “To have no truck with.” It basically means that someone doesn’t go in for syrupy or emotional stuff. I’ve never been overly sentimental....
Frances Pharcellus Church – New York Sun – 9/21/1897 “DEAR EDITOR: I am 8 years old.“Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. “Papa says, ‘If you see it in THE SUN it’s so.’“Please tell me the truth; is there a Santa Claus? ...
Columnist John Moore collects cookbooks. Especially ones with a family touch. Photo: John Moore The transition to digital is understandable in some areas. Watching old movies is easier online. But when it comes to reading, I still prefer a hard copy. A book....
