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Wylie Juneteenth pageant returns for sixth year

Wylie Juneteenth pageant returns for sixth year

The Miss Wylie Juneteenth Scholarship Pageant will return later this month, offering local students an opportunity to compete for scholarships while developing leadership skills, confidence and community involvement. Hosted by the Juneteenth Organization of Wylie, the...

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Primary races heat up

Primary races heat up

Several new candidates have filed for a spot on the ballot in the March 1, 2022, primary elections, seeking nominations for positions throughout the state and counties.  Filing will close Dec. 13 and candidates for county-level offices sign up with county...

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Residents gather for parade, tree lighting

Residents gather for parade, tree lighting

Area residents enjoyed Christmas cheer during the city’s annual Christmas at the Park celebration, which included a sidewalk parade around the City Municipal Complex and a tree lighting ceremony. The mini parade featured several small floats, led by Mayor Scott...

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FBW hosts ‘Night of Hope’

FBW hosts ‘Night of Hope’

Area churches often provide help to the community with basic needs, but sometimes they are called to serve in an even bigger way. For the past year, Hope for the Cities, a ministry of First Baptist Wylie, has delivered over 325,000 meals and paid nearly $100,000 for...

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Caffeine, fellowship offered at new coffee shop

Caffeine, fellowship offered at new coffee shop

A Wylie coffee shop has a cup of joe for sale but prayer — which is available in vast quantities — is free.  The Coffee at the Hub, which occupies the former Conversations building, is a nonprofit coffee shop and is a part of the Wylie chapter of Youth with a...

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Pantries see increase in usage

Pantries see increase in usage

For some, Christmas is the season for giving, but others are not so fortunate. Several food pantries in the area have reported increased usage over the past several weeks. Mary Warkentine of the Wylie Christian Care Center said many of the families they are serving...

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Public meeting set for wastewater plant

Public meeting set for wastewater plant

Residents opposed to a proposed wastewater plant will have the opportunity to voice their opinion at an upcoming public meeting. The meeting, set for 6:30 p.m. Dec. 6, will be held at Southfork Ranch, located at 3700 Hogge Drive in Parker. Those in attendance can ask...

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Christmas in the Park celebration Thursday

Christmas in the Park celebration Thursday

Area residents looking for some yuletide cheer, and perhaps some shopping, will have several opportunities to get in the spirit. The city of Murphy will hold its Christmas in the Park celebration, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, at the Murphy Municipal...

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Family hosts drive-by toy drive

Family hosts drive-by toy drive

A Murphy family is opening their home — specifically, their driveway — to help collect toys for a local nonprofit. Deidre Gifford and her family are hosting a drive-by toy drive to support the Children Advocacy Center of Collin County at their home from noon to 1...

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