Alexa Perreira looks at the ball as she attempts to make a pass with her head during a 1-0 bi-district playoff win over Hebron at Tommy Briggs Cougar Stadium in The Colony on Friday, March 20. Photo by Andy Redmond / C&S Media By David Wolman...
A clear “Don’t Mess with Texas” message was delivered with the passage of five bills signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott. Last Tuesday, June 4 the governor traveled to Dallas for a signing ceremony held at the New Friends New Life Youth Resource Center in Dallas, an...
As a child, you knew dad would be thrilled with whatever card or sculpture your creative mind could conjure. As an adult, you can still give him a homemade gift for Father’s Day, but with a grown-up twist he can appreciate just as much. Almost nothing beats a savory...
The key numbers in the Wylie Independent School District to be voted on for adoption next week by the school board is that the property tax rate is decreasing and state funding will increase. Both those changes are the result of bills approved last month by the Texas...
After two hours of discussion with its attorney and in open session, the Murphy City Council still did not find a solution for regulating temporary signs that proliferate in rights-of-way throughout town. The council met Tuesday, June 4 in regular session at City...
For four years now, young theatre enthusiasts have had a chance to dedicate five days to perfecting their craft. Summer on Stage, a weeklong theatre workshop, was held May 28 to June 1 at Wylie High School. WHS director Polly Harrison and WEHS director Andrea Farnham...
A life long dream came true for Braden Shewmake. The 2016 Wylie East graduate was selected in the Major League Baseball draft. “Having the opportunity to chase that dream is special,” Shewmake said in an interview with Texas A&M Athletics. The former Texas A&M...
Although the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Europe was celebrated early this month, navy veteran Morris Ripple, who lives near Wylie, has memories of another far-flung war, in Korea. Ripple will be feted by family and friends when he turns 90 years old on...
While the majority of students celebrate the start of summer break, a growing portion of their peers finds these months especially challenging. When the school year ends, so does their opportunity to have regular meals. However, several community groups are working to...
