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The Wylie Historical Society will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States at their annual spring luncheon. The event will begin in the Pondant Hall of St. Anthony’s Church at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 28. A patriotic outfit and hat contest, barbecue buffet...
The Wylie City Council was scheduled to canvass the results of the May 3 election, swear in two councilmembers, and adopt voter-approved charter amendments during its regular meeting Tuesday, May 13. David R. Duke and Todd J. Pickens took their oaths of office for...
Wylie sophomore left fielder Mia Gamez makes a diving catch during a Class 6A Division I regional semifinal last Friday from Getterman Stadium in Waco. Photo by Rod Aydelotte / Waco Tribune-Herald By David Wolman [email protected] After Conroe junior pitcher Eva...
A former treasurer of the Wylie Youth Soccer Association has been arrested in connection with the theft of more than $300,000 from the organization, authorities said Tuesday. John Freeman, 37, of Midlothian, was taken into custody without incident on Monday after...
Wylie East junior Tyree Washington finished in eighth place in the boys' triple jump at the Class 6A state track and field meet. Photo by David Wolman / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Wylie East junior Tyree Washington concluded his season last...
Sports
Thirteen student-athletes at Wylie East High School signed a National Letter of Intent on National Signing Day, Feb. 4, at Williams Center. Photo courtesy Wylie ISD By David Wolman [email protected] Wylie East had a total of 13 signees during a National Signing...
The Wylie volleyball team celebrates their four-set win over Rockwall-Heath on Monday night for their first playoff win from Caddo Mills High School. Photo by Victor Tapia / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] For as much success as the Wylie...
The Wylie East volleyball team poses for pictures after defeating North Forney in four sets in Monday's Class 6A-Div. II bi-district playoff game from North Mesquite High School. Photo by Maddie Smith / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] The Wylie...
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,...
Wylie senior running back Michael Henderson III, pictured in previous action, finished with a season-high 190 rushing yards with five rushing touchdowns. Photo by Maddie Smith / C&S Media By Seth Dowdle [email protected] GARLAND – Wylie East dominated yet...
Education
National Merit Commended Scholars from Wylie High and Wylie East were recognized at the Jan. 20 board of trustees meeting. In this photo, 18 Wylie High students earned commendations, and from Wylie East, two students (not pictured) earned commendations. Courtesy Wylie...
Whether they prefer drama or comedy, historically based or science fiction, theatre enthusiasts have plenty of entertainment options this weekend, courtesy of Wylie, Wylie East and Sachse High Schools. Wylie High School’s theatre department will produce “Newsies the...
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...
The editors in chief of the Wylie East High School campus print media program have unintentionally started a tradition. Besides earning grades by reporting for the school newspaper and yearbook, they also earn a paycheck by reporting on local happenings for The Wylie...
Wylie Retired School Employees will hear a program on North Texas Municipal Water District at the January meeting. The meeting is from 10 a.m. until 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9 at the WISD Education Service Center, 951 S. Ballard Ave. Presenting the program is NTMWD...
Life & Style
Mother’s Day is a special time for children to show their appreciation for their mothers, grandmothers and the other special women in their lives. Older children typically are capable of designing their own Mother’s Day crafts or even shopping for gifts for Mom, while...
When you feel strong nothing can hold you back. From building your muscles to strengthening your mind and conditioning your body, every day you strive towards looking and feeling healthy in the truest sense. Here are some tips that will help to improve your...
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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By Rhonda Briggs Do you ever want to get away and really get away from everything? Someplace with no cell phone reception, no WiFi, no television? Someplace where you can relax, recharge and renew knowing the outside world and its demands can’t reach you?...
Opinion
Drivers will no longer be required to get annual safety inspections beginning Jan. 1, the Texas Standard reported. However, drivers in the state’s 17 most populous counties will still be required to get an emissions test in order to register their vehicles. While...
By Brett Tilford Campus Pastor for New Hope Christian Church in Lucas Speaking with a friend the other day who had undergone years of abuse at the hands of his father. As a result he carried with him a profound sense of shame. I asked him to describe the...
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...
By Ed Sterling Member services director for the Texas Press Association. Gov. Greg Abbott on Jan. 17 extended for 30 days the state disaster declaration for counties affected by Hurricane Harvey, which pounded and flooded the Gulf Coast and moved deeply inland,...
By Pastor Rick Wood Pursuit Christian Fellowship Growing up as a child there were some fundamental things that my parents instilled in us. In addition to being mannerable and respectful to adults, we were also required to know some Bible basics. Two of those basics...
