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Nonstop service planned to five destinations As construction continues on McKinney National Airport’s new passenger terminal, Avelo Airlines has announced it will begin service on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Known since its start in the 1970s as general aviation airport TKI,...
The 16th Annual Murphy Maize Days has free parking and admission – and an easy way to pay for rides. A $15 all-you-can-ride wrist band ($20 on the day of the festival) is available by credit card. However, many vendors including food trucks will accept cash and ATMs...
Wylie Community Band is asking for $6,000 on North Texas Giving Day to cover venue rental, marketing expenses, music purchases, insurance and co-sponsorship funds. Courtesy photo Donations are now being accepted by the Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) in advance...
Former State Rep. Jodie Laubenberg, who represented District 89 in the Texas House of Representatives from 2003 to 2019, has died, officials announced Monday, Sept. 1. Laubenberg, a Republican, represented a Collin County district that includes Allen, Fairview, Lavon,...
The 32nd Annual Wylie Champion Rodeo will be back next month with two nights of UPRA-sanctioned rodeo, food, vendor booths and more. The Wylie Championship Rodeo is back for its 32nd year with two nights of family fun on Friday, Sept. 12, and Saturday, Sept. 13. The...
Sports
Plano East senior Hailey Reed holds a piece of the net in her mouth after the Lady Panthers cut down the net after winning the District 6-6A title. Photo by Andy Redmond / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] The Plano East girls basketball team...
In one of the rarest feats in baseball, Plano East pitcher Brayden Bergman threw a no-hitter Thursday night at Plano Senior High School. Unfortunately for the Panthers, they lost the game 1-0, falling to 0-8 in district play. Plano East is on the verge of elimination...
After a historic basketball season at Plano East, several of their players were given postseason accolades. The Panthers finished the season 31-5 overall, losing to eventual state champions Lake Highlands in the area round of the state playoffs. It was the first...
Plano East softball won eight games last year. They’ve already surpassed that number less than a month into the 2023 season. Coming into the season, new head coach and former Plano East Lady Panther Lauren Peterson expressed her desire for the team to be “proud to...
Despite falling behind 15-3 early in the first quarter, No. 11 Plano East gave No. 1 Lake Highlands all it could handle in the area round. Eventually, it was the Wildcats who prevailed, winning 66-64. Plano East rallied in the fourth quarter to cut the lead to single...
Education
The artwork of 23 WISD high school students will advance to the state-level competition in San Marcos on April 25-26. Courtesy Wylie ISD Wylie ISD high school art students showcased their talent at the regional Visual Scholastic Arts Event (VASE) in Forney, earning...
Whether they prefer drama or comedy, historically based or science fiction, theatre enthusiasts have plenty of entertainment options this weekend, courtesy of Wylie, Wylie East and Sachse High Schools. Wylie High School’s theatre department will produce “Newsies the...
Students in the area have plenty of opportunities to show off their art skills. Several statewide and local art contests have begun, and participants have a chance to win prizes ranging from vacations to displays. Adopt a Beach is sponsoring the organization’s 23rd...
The editors in chief of the Wylie East High School campus print media program have unintentionally started a tradition. Besides earning grades by reporting for the school newspaper and yearbook, they also earn a paycheck by reporting on local happenings for The Wylie...
Wylie Retired School Employees will hear a program on North Texas Municipal Water District at the January meeting. The meeting is from 10 a.m. until 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9 at the WISD Education Service Center, 951 S. Ballard Ave. Presenting the program is NTMWD...
Life & Style
Charleston, South Carolina As the crisp fall air settles over much of the U.S., some of the best travel destinations are still basking in warmth, offering an inviting escape for those looking to prolong the sunny days. While many popular hotspots are overrun with...
Meet and exceed your 2017 goals Despite most New Year’s resolutions centering on physical health-related goals, dreams and desires, there are many other ways to better yourself in 2017. By focusing on different parts of your life, you can become a more...
Shopping for the perfect gift and then hiding it under the tree adds to the excitement of the holiday season. Knowing the recipient will display a big smile when tearing away the wrapping paper makes gift givers feel good. Each year, certain gifts emerge as...
While the turkey typically receives all the attention at holiday gatherings, rounding out your meal with the perfect snacks, sides and desserts is the key to a successful feast. Start your guests off with NYC-Style Pita Chips with Herbed Ricotta and Arugula to...
The holidays are all about spreading generosity and kindness, so when searching for the perfect presents for everyone on your holiday shopping list, look for gifts that benefit causes such as children in need, medical care, exploited women and the environment....
Opinion
Columnist John Moore misses the old chain stores, one of which, Gibson’s, still exists in Kerrville, Texas. Courtesy John Moore Online shopping has turned us into couch potatoes who buy more than we ever used to. Adding items to an imaginary cart and clicking, “Buy...
Ever noticed it’s the simple stuff that’s often the hardest to do? For instance, a few weeks ago during the World Series I noticed a player (making millions of dollars need I remind you) hit a ground ball and never take his eyes off the ball the entire time he’s...
Tell me: What does it actually mean to be an American? In the press of day-to-day events and amid the ongoing tumult of politics, we don’t think about this much. Yet it’s a crucial question, one that each generation in this country is called upon to answer for itself....
AUSTIN — Statistics compiled by the office of the secretary of state show Texans cast ballots in record numbers during the early voting period before the Nov. 6 midterm general election. Of the 12,255,607 registered voters in the 30 most-populous counties of Texas,...
Gov. Greg Abbott on Oct. 24 announced $55.5 million in funding from the federal Homeland Security Grant Program to support state and local efforts to prevent terror attacks and crack down on terroristic activity in Texas. These awards, according to a governor’s...
