When the State Fair of Texas opens Friday, Sept. 25, visitors will find plenty of local talent among the award-winning entries inside the Creative Arts Building. From an intricate crocheted blanket and a landscape made from nearly 58,000 seed beads to handmade...
From Staff Reports [email protected] Hartman Elementary School reduced electricity consumption by 30 percent during the annual Energy Challenge Week in Wylie Independent School District, claiming the coveted Go Green Challenge Trophy. During the week,...
While the typical Father’s Day gifts generally get the job done - think golf clubs, fishing tackle or grilling equipment - don’t forget about the dad who enjoys spending time making magic in the kitchen. Give him the tools he needs to succeed, whether baking for the...
By Joe Reavis Staff Writer [email protected] An oasis featuring a landscaped fish pond in the backyard of the Jal and Michele Dennis home in Wylie will be open to the public on Saturday, June 10, as part of the annual Pond Tour sponsored by North...
By David Jenkins Staff Writer [email protected] Plano East Senior High was well represented during the presentation of the sixth annual Dallas Summer Musicals High School Musical Theatre Awards held in the Music Hall at Fair Park. They won for Best...
By Ed Sterling Member services director, Texas Press Association AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott as of June 4 had not signed Senate Bill 1, the 2018-2019 state budget finally approved by both houses of the 85th Texas Legislature on May 27. SB 1 appropriates $216.8...
By Ray Miranda Lead pastor, Story Church, Wylie As I sit at Starbucks, I’m remembering a TV show I love called Chuck (2007-2012, NBC). If you haven’t seen it, it’s a show about a young “computer geek” that downloads government secrets to his brain and two...
By David Jenkins Staff Writer [email protected] Close your eyes and imagine standing on a stage with a theatre full of people focused on you. For most people that might be terrifying. The same can’t be said for Plano East Senior High theatre...
