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Members of the Parker Planning and Zoning Commission vote against a preliminary plat for Post Oak Estates filed by Restore the Grasslands. Bob Wieland/The Wylie News Documents submitted to the Parker Planning & Zoning (P&Z) Commission still include a...
Suspicious items found earlier today after a reported illegal dumping have been rendered safe, and Wylie police are still holding the scene as they continue with a criminal investigation. At approximately 8:50 a.m., Wylie police responded to a call at Texas Dollar...
A Wylie East High School student was among two women killed in a weather-related five-vehicle accident, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol said. The crash occurred about 6:15 a.m. Thursday, April 3, on U.S. 75 near the Atoka County town of Tushka, the OHP said. Investigators...
Wylie senior center fielder Kayla Santiago throws the ball back into the infield after making a catch during a March 26 road game at Wylie East. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media From Staff Reports Final scores for games played by Wylie and Wylie East from March...
Staci Weaver, a private school superintendent, said would like to contribute her skills, experience and dedication to ensuring Collin College continues to be a leader in higher education. The candidate for Place 4 on the Board of Trustees holds a bachelor’s degree in...
Sports
Wylie East's Mikiyas Abiy (23) and Brayden Doolan (30) attempt to block a shot attempt by Sachse's Caleb Lindsey (22) on Friday. Photo by Elijah Kloepping / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Ever since the Wylie East boys basketball team had a...
The Lady Pirates swept their bi-district matchup with North Forney to move on to the second round of the playoffs. After winning the first game 13-4, Jennifer McPherson’s grand slam in the bottom of the eighth sealed the two-game sweep. (Tina Lopez/The Wylie News)...
The Wylie East boys track team brought home the district hardware from the 9-6A meet. The Raiders tallied 166 points to win with ease, outscoring the second-place finishers by 59 points. (Austin Smith/The Wylie News) The Wylie East Raiders are the District 9-6A...
With a 3-1 win over Wylie, the Lady Raiders are two wins away from a return trip to the Class 6A State Tournament. The girls will travel to Kelly Reeves Stadium on Friday for a four-team single elimination bracket to determine who represents Region II in the state...
The Wylie Pirates are coming off their first district title in two decades and will look to carry that momentum into the postseason. Their playoff journey starts at home with the Rockwall Yellowjackets. (Austin Smith/The Wylie News) With the postseason kicking off...
Education
Wylie ISD officials want to do something to better deal with student discipline, as there have been reports of 65 employees who have been physically hurt by students since the beginning of the 2024-25 school year, with 19 of these people requiring medical care for...
From Staff Reports [email protected] Miss Texas Morgana Wood of Plano donated the dress off her back last week when she gave several of her pageant dresses to the Prom Closet of Wylie Independent School District. Wood visited WISD on Wednesday, Jan. 24, to model one...
From Staff Reports [email protected] A senior Air Force Junior ROTC cadet at Wylie East High School, Emma Rick, has received a scholarship to attend one of six universities this summer to train for her private pilot license. The Flight Academy Scholarship...
From Staff Reports [email protected] You’re not too late to register for the spring 2018 semester at Collin College. Collin College’s spring semester begins Jan. 16 and enrollment is open now. New and returning students are encouraged to register as early as...
Wylie East NHS hosts dance for special needs students By Luke Pendley [email protected] For the seventh year in a row, special needs students had the opportunity to attend a high school dance thanks to Wylie East’s National Honor Society. The group hosted the...
Life & Style
After the blistering heat of Texas’ summer and the deluge of rain in early fall, planning a getaway to enjoy beautiful vistas and an abundance of outdoor activities might be just what the doctor ordered. Pack your bags and drive or fly to check out southern charm and...
Women’s group sews for a good cause By Sonia Duggan [email protected] Every Tuesday, tucked in a classroom of Faith Lutheran Church in Wylie, a small group of women meet to make handcrafted lap blankets to give...
As summer vacation winds down, thoughts turn from jaunts to the beach to readying for a new school year. To-do lists include many of the typical tasks that precede going back to the classroom, including shopping for new clothes, purchasing school supplies and...
Summer is a happy go lucky, super sweet and very affectionate gal! She's a one-year-old 45 lb. Lab/Boxer mix. She loves to be as close to her human for cuddles and kisses. She also does well on a leash for a long walk. Summer is crate trained and potty trained and...
Perk up your next picnic with these deliciously different sandwiches and salads that are super easy to prepare, plus they can be made ahead. Condiments make the difference between a good sandwich and a great sandwich. Grab a jar of Aunt Nellie's Sliced Pickled Beets....
Opinion
Columnist John Moore has an ice box that’s been in his family for a long time. One that still works if he ever needs it. Photo/John Moore The fridge. Frigerator. Some even called it, “The Frigidaire.” A few decades ago it had many names. Growing up, my family called...
By Ed Sterling Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar on July 7 announced his decision not to go the usual route to insure that Texas meets its budgetary obligations. The state’s chief financial officer explained that every year for the past three decades the state has issued...
By Ken Paxton Attorney General of Texas School’s out and summer is here, so take some time with your family to enjoy the slow life. Traditionally, this is a time for families to get together and relax before the start of a new school year. Make it a priority to...
By Jeff Denton The family in my office is silent. Anger hangs in the air. The teenager is mad at her parents. Parents are mad at their child and each other. Blame has been flung around in angry words like attack arrows. Raised voices have finally ceased with the...
