A collision involving a Sachse Police officer and a truck sent the drivers of both vehicles to the hospital Wednesday morning. Sgt. Helen Taylor from the Wylie Police Department said it was a “T-bone type collision” at S. Ballard Avenue and S. State Highway 78. Police...
The Wylie City Council at its July 13 meeting selected items it wants to place on a November ballot for a bond election. Laden with infrastructure improvements, the bond would amount to a $48.6 million, according to calculations from Mayor Matthew Porter. City Manager...
No matter how hard we try, we really can’t avoid one another. We live in a world where what takes place somewhere else on the globe has a very good chance of affecting us, along with many others. The pandemic, of course, is a useful – if sobering – example. A virus...
Camryn Shupe considered herself lacking a certain characteristic before her involvement with SkillsUSA. That trait — confidence — has grown since she started with the national organization that seeks to help secondary school and college students build personal and...
Last season, the Wylie Pirates football team was looking to progress an inexperienced group at cornerback with a shortened offseason. In 2021, with more experience and more practice time, the Pirates feel good about the options at the defensive back position, even...
Despite fielding a very young team this season, the Wylie East cross-country team is excited to hit the grass this season for competition With the runners currently undergoing their mileage preparation, coach Justin Eddy said he’s been thrilled with seeing his...
Beginning September 1, Texas residents who are eligible to own a handgun are no longer required to be licensed to carry one — openly or concealed. Gov. Greg Abbott signed HB 1927 into law last month, along with several other pieces of legislation that aim to protect...
Wylie city leaders are well aware that the S Curve on McMillen Road has been a point of frustration for motorists. Councilmembers appear ready to give residents a chance to pay for rehabilitation of the road through a bond this fall. Wylie Mayor Matthew Porter spoke...
A reported 51 Democrats from the Texas House left Austin today, breaking quorum in a show of defiance against proposed voting legislation. Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Chris Turner, Mexican American Legislative Caucus Chair Rafael Anchía, Texas Legislative...
