After being without Kamsi Ikegbunam (21) the week prior, the Pirates’ big man returned to help Wylie win three of four last week. Oladipo Awowale/The Wylie News After starting the year on a bit of a skid, the Wylie Pirates have a winning record after last week’s...
Comptroller extends deadline for taxes, fees
Texans will be given some grace for the deadline for state taxes and fees. Because of the winter storm and widespread power outages across the state, the Feb. 22 due date for state taxes and fees to be reported and paid will be extended by one week, to...
Council to have emergency meeting
City of Wylie public works employees Bryan Shoecraft, left, and Tim Carter, in the Bobcat, fought sub-freezing temperatures Thursday morning to work on a water main break in the 200 block of North Ballard Street.
Wylie and Wylie East sports update
With the weather creating dangerous travel conditions across the state of Texas, here are the latest game updates for the Wylie Pirates and the Wylie East Raiders. The Wylie East Lady Raiders basketball team has rescheduled their area championship round basketball...
Gala postponed to Feb. 27
The winter storm has forced the postponement of the 18th annual Boots 'N Barbecue Gala. The virtual event, previously set for Saturday, will be backed up one week, to 7 p.m. Feb. 27, said Lori Villarreal, executive director of the Wylie ISD Education Foundation, in an...
Burnett serves as shelter for local residents during storm
Burnett Junior High School in Wylie has served as a shelter for dozens of local residents - including around 45 from The Mansions of Wylie - during the storm that has knocked out power to countless people and frozen Wylie and the rest of the area for the last few...
Wylie falls short against Tyler Legacy
The Wylie Lady Pirates girls basketball team was set for a shocking comeback. After falling down 30-20 at halftime, Wylie battled back to tie the game quickly in the third quarter. After some back and forth action, the Lady Pirates fell just short at the end,...
Davis powers Wylie East to bi-district victory
The Wylie East Lady Raiders struggled at points in their bi-district playoff game. Sometimes, playoff basketball isn’t easy, but it’s all about surviving and advancing. The winners of 14 straight games to end the regular season came into the bi-district playoff round...
Dan Patrick announces Star-Spangled Banner Protection Act
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announce that the Star-Spangled Banner Protection Act, Senate Bill 4, will among his priorities during the 87th Legislative session. The proposed bill ensures the national anthem is played at all events that receive public funding. The bill was...