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The canning jar quest

The canning jar quest

Forty-five years ago, my mother began collecting a series of antique canning jars. I can’t remember why this happened, but my best guess is that she came across one that was unique, she liked it, and she bought it. This purchase would start a chain reaction and a...

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Run for Our Heroes returns April 22

Run for Our Heroes returns April 22

An annual spring staple dedicated to remembering veterans and first responders is returning for the 12th year. The 1LT Robert F. Welch III Run for Our Heroes was created as an effort to help his widow Becky Welch honor and remember the life of her husband who was...

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Potential TEA changes presented

Potential TEA changes presented

An unclear state on how school districts will be evaluated by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) in its annual accountability ratings had Deputy Superintendent Kim Spicer “concerned.” Spicer presented the changes alongside Stephen Davis, executive director of secondary...

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WHS esports readies up for spring season

WHS esports readies up for spring season

Fresh off of two state championships during the fall season, Wylie High School esports competitors are looking forward to a strong spring season and adding to the trophy cabinet. The team began its eight-week spring season Sunday, Feb. 12, in five sports after adding...

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Young authors needed for Smith Library program

Young authors needed for Smith Library program

A program encouraging young authors for nine years once again returns to the Smith Public Library. Students in sixth grade and below are now able to submit to the Look at My Book program, which began Monday, Feb. 6. The program lasts through April 1, and children are...

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Former Justice of the Peace reflects on careers

Former Justice of the Peace reflects on careers

After serving as a justice of the peace for nearly a decade, a longtime Wylie resident is looking forward to enjoying his retirement. Jerry Shaffer, the namesake of the football stadium near Burnett Junior High School in Wylie, called it quits on his working life at...

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District staff discuss budget, future capital projects

District staff discuss budget, future capital projects

Although the calendar year turned over a few weeks back, planning for the upcoming fiscal year is already underway in Wylie ISD. Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations Scott Roderick presented a budget calendar to the board of trustees during their...

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