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Former WCC members Andrew Jolay, Hannah Tang, and Zach Hewitt sing at the Wylie ISD convocation prior to the start of the 2026-27 school year. Courtesy photo The Wylie Children’s Chorus is making history as the first elementary ensemble in the district invited to...
Collin County Health Care Services has been notified that an individual who spent time in Collin County on Friday, Aug. 14, and Saturday, Aug. 15, has tested positive for measles. Officials say the individual visited three public venues while infectious: Turrentine...
Wylie Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a zoning change that would clear the way for a Costco Wholesale development on about 25.5 acres along FM 544. The commission voted unanimously on Aug. 18 to recommend that City Council approve the change...
Children anticipate their turn to look through a microscope as Jessenia Vasquez chooses the next slide during a science camp in Ennis, Ireland. Members of Northplace Young Adults helped lead the camp during a 10-day mission trip in July. Courtesy photo By Allison...
Mayor Scott Bradley, working on his 20th city budget, has a lot to say about the budget and taxation process. “How does Murphy compare to these other cities that are around us?” Bradley asked. “Murphy is a good deal,” he answered himself. “If we're not...
Sports
Plano East’s Brooke Tierney finished in 31st at the McKinney Boyd Bronco Stampede on Saturday morning. Photo by David Wolman / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] (Click on the link to view the photo gallery from the McKinney Boyd Bronco...
By David Wolman [email protected] With temperatures continuing to exceed 100 degrees in the Dallas area, kickoff for the Plano East football team's week-one matchup at Mesquite Horn from Mesquite Memorial Stadium on Thursday has been pushed back 30 minutes, from...
Plano East freshman Ava Nzegwu jumps in the air to hit the ball last Friday against Frisco Lebanon Trail. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] One year after making their first regional final appearance since 2008, the Plano East...
Plano East junior Addison Tucker serves during a match against Garland ISD Tournament. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Two days after winning the Garland ISD Volleyball Tournament for the third time in the last four years,...
Plano East senior Meena Mulford earned third place with a time of 12:01 at the Plano ISD Invitational on Saturday. Photo by David Wolman / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] PLANO – Plano East and Sachse’s cross country teams have high expectations...
Education
Plano Independent School District earned a grade of B, 85 out of 100 points, in the latest 2025-2026 school accountability rankings released by the Texas Education Agency. The district’s overall ranking improved 3 points from last year. “This measures how much...
Wylie ISD trustees approved staff raises, adopted legislative priorities and recognized dozens of students during their Monday, May 18 meeting held at the Montgomery Center at Wylie High School. The meeting began with recognitions for the parent-teacher associations...
About 1,400 graduates of Collin College will receive their degrees at two separate commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 15. Both events will be held at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center, 200 E. Stacy Road, in Allen. At 11 a.m., the ceremony will celebrate...
Registration is open for two weeklong Young Citizen’s Police Academy summer camps in Murphy. The free camps are Monday through Friday, July 20-24 and July 27-31. Each camp runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. They are open to Murphy students entering grades six to 10 in the...
Camryn Sellers, Wylie High’s valedictorian, Kyler Eiben, salutatorian, will walk the stage with their classmates Saturday, May 23 at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen. Allison LaBrot/The Wylie News As the school year comes to a close, a new journey...
Life & Style
Few things are as delicious and refreshing as watermelon on a warm day. Watermelon grows quite readily in summer and is often ready to pick after three months of growing time. Harvesters look for a pale buttery yellow spot on the bottom of watermelon (the ground...
Getty Images 4 creative alternatives to decorating eggs this Easter While decorating eggs for Easter is a tradition that dates back centuries, the high cost of eggs may make it more difficult for some families this year. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t find...
With spring in the air, it’s the perfect time to invite guests over for a hopping party. It’s also a great opportunity to tackle that dreadful spring cleaning and spruce up your living spaces with vibrant decor for visitors to enjoy alongside a delicious recipe. With...
More than 10 years ago, a mere five words frightened desk jockeys everywhere: “sitting is the new smoking.” Still, many people across the U.S. are walking less than they used to. Long days spent sitting can take a toll over time, negatively impacting bodies and minds....
Growing families often discover that the home that once felt just right can quickly begin to feel tight. Many first-time buyers purchase a “starter home,” a practical and affordable entry point into homeownership. But when children enter the picture — and especially...
Opinion
The first man cave columnist John Moore experienced was his grandfather's blacksmith shop. Today, John has his own man cave. Photo: John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com In the North, dads have basements. In the South, they have shops. Both...
Columnist John Moore wonders if we can stop the rain we started. Photo John Moore By John Moore | TheCountryWriter.com Back in 2011, it didn’t rain. It didn’t rain for a long, long time. It didn’t rain for so long that fires began to pop up where I live. One of them...
Dozens of Texas wind projects have been halted because the Department of Defense has not approved the federal permits required for them to move forward, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Data from the American Clean Power Association indicate that the state...
Columnist John Moore has played guitar since he was eight. The Doobie Brothers helped remind him of why he still plays. Photo John Moore When I first picked up a guitar in 1970, my fingers didn’t make the sounds I wanted to hear. But I knew that if I kept trying, I...
Columnist John Moore has a book on communication his wife bought him in the early 90s. He intends to read it soon. In the early 90s, there was a self-help, relationship book called, “Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus.” The goal of publishing this was for the...
