Ripley Dean stands front and center as Beetlejuice during a musical number in “Beetlejuice Jr.” The show will be performed at the newly-renovated Wylie Acting Group theater from July 18-20 and 25-27. Courtesy Wylie Acting Group After 10 years in its current location,...
The first day of school for Wylie ISD students is Thursday, Aug. 11, and officials remain hopeful that COVID-19 will not disrupt the school year as it has in recent years. Amy Hillin, health services coordinator for the district, said she expects cases throughout the...
A dog might be man’s best friend, but horses should be considered a close second. The Texas Therapeutic Riding Center (TXTRC), located within the North Texas Equestrian Center (NTEC) on Country Club Road in Wylie, offers those with diverse needs a chance to...
A partnership between a nonprofit organization and a Murphy business owner has given a unique opportunity to a young woman. Hugs Café, a McKinney based nonprofit social enterprise, offers meaningful training and competitively paid employment for adults with...
Residents interesting in running for the Wylie ISD Board of Trustees can begin throwing their hats in the ring next week when filing officially opens. Four board of trustee places will be on the November general election, along with a slew of federal, state and county...
As Americans we love “do it yourself”. DIY has become a national phenomenon. There are whole TV networks dedicated to DIY. Nothing wrong with that of course. It’s fun to figure things out on your own and complete a project then sit back and admire your work. ...
What started as a job in a hobby store has turned into a business venture for Wylie resident Rebecca Duval. Eight years ago, a position at a leather and leather-working supply company opened the door to creativity and opportunity, and a love for the craft. Duval was...
A Wylie ISD teacher is stepping out of the classroom and into a new role utilizing skills learned while working on a much different career path. Windi Fuller, former English and Yearbook teacher at Cooper Junior high, was recently named executive director of the Wylie...
Plano ISD board of trustees approved the 2022-23 school year budget during June’s regular meeting, with the tax rate to be considered in August. Johnny Hill, deputy superintendent for business and employee services, presented the budget to Plano ISD trustees. Hill...
