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High school seniors planning to attend Collin College this fall will have an opportunity to learn more about the transition to college during an upcoming “Collin College Bound” event at the Wylie Campus. The event is scheduled for Thursday, April 30, with activities...
Drone shot of the McMillen Road expansion site. Courtesy City of Wylie Construction on McMillen Road is set to resume following final approval from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, clearing the way for long-delayed progress on the vital infrastructure project. The...
A monument on the grounds of the Texas Capitol in Austin provides the text of the Ten Commandments that will be posted in all public school classrooms. Courtesy Library of Congress Starting this fall, all Texas public schools will be required to post the Ten...
Although signs indicate part of Gregory Lane is a private road, a developer has asked a judge to rule the road as a public thoroughfare. A judge in McKinney may soon decide whether a street in Parker is public or private. Developers have asked Judge John Roach of the...
Plano East Senior High School Class of 2025 graduates toss their caps in the air Wednesday, May 28, at the conclusion of commencement exercises at The Star in Frisco. Leaders of the Plano East Senior High (PESH) School Class of 2025 challenged their classmates to stay...
Sports
Roy Woods, a former cornerback and Class of 1986 Plano East graduate, was inducted into the football team’s Hall of Honor on Oct. 23. Photo by Andy Redmond / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] Roy Woods knew that he had to work harder than most...
The Plano East Lady Panthers struggled much of the 2021 season in one of the most competitive softball districts in the state. After finishing the year 0-14 in district play, head coach Cindy Mosteller’s primary goal is to see improvement this season. He believes that...
Losing their last four games of the regular season, the Plano East Panthers baseball team narrowly missed the playoffs last year. With several seniors graduating and a new head coach, it would be easy for a lot of teams to take Plano East for granted. Head coach...
Kayla Cooper suited up for what might be her last game at Plano East. The senior guard has missed most of the season with a leg injury but scored the first basket of the game in Plano East's 68-29 victory over Marcus on Tuesday night. The Lady Panthers (13-1, 23-4)...
The Panthers wrestling program had its best season to date, finishing second overall at the District 6-6A tournament. Plano East finished with 175 points, beating out Prosper (171 points) and Wylie (138 points) in the final scores. Allen finished first overall with a...
Education
Wylie ISD trustees approved the purchase of a small parcel of land during its meeting on Monday, Oct. 28. The purchase should improve traffic flow for the upcoming intermediate and junior high campuses set to open in two years. The board sanctioned the acquisition of...
Plano East High School Theatre has been named one of the finalists for the Dallas Summer Musical (DSM) High School Musical Theatre Awards (HSMTA). Out of 79 performances and 75 high schools, PESH made the cut in 10 out of 17 total categories for their performance of...
Plano East Senior High’s yearbook, Panther Pride, has been recognized for excellence and featured in the 2018 Jostens Look Book, celebrating the best-of-the-best in yearbook design and coverage. The Jostens Look Book is a collection of spreads and photos from...
Seven students enrolled in AP Studio Art have their work featured in the Dallas Museum of Art as part of the Young Masters Exhibition. The gallery began on Feb. 25 and will be on display until April 15. “I was really honored that my art is going to be in the DMA and...
It was a time of reflection, remembrance, and new experiences. Wylie East Advanced Placement chemistry, U.S. history and dual credit U.S. history students traveled to Washington, D.C. for a four day visit early March 9. The students began their trip in Williamsburg,...
Life & Style
Mother’s Day is a special time for children to show their appreciation for their mothers, grandmothers and the other special women in their lives. Older children typically are capable of designing their own Mother’s Day crafts or even shopping for gifts for Mom, while...
By Joe Reavis Staff Writer [email protected] National Library week is April 10-16 and provides a good opportunity to visit a local library and see how they have changed with the times, offering much more than books. Wylie area residents can visit Rita and...
By Melinda Myers Don’t be afraid to add a little spicy heat to your meals this season by growing a few hot peppers in the garden or containers. It’s easier than you think and many of the hot pepper myths floating around the garden are simply not true. Don’t...
Research indicates that traveling is at the top of the list of interests motivating today’s men and women over the age of 50. Seniors are perhaps the most likely demographic to indulge their love of traveling. Retirement leaves lots of time for recreation, and many...
By Rhonda Briggs When you read about a new place on the Internet you never really know if what you see is the truth. So a few weeks ago when I saw a posting on social media about the only pick-your-own tulip farm in Texas it peaked my curiosity, but at the same...
Opinion
While some in society have stopped wearing watches, columnist John Moore isn’t one of them. Courtesy John Moore I noticed his Watch immediately. I usually notice watches immediately. But his was especially noticeable. It was a Rolex. I don’t own a Rolex, but one...
By Lee Hamilton Lee Hamilton is a Senior Advisor for the Indiana University Center on Representative Government; a Distinguished Scholar, IU School of Global and International Studies; and a Professor of Practice, IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He was...
By Keith Spurgin Keith Spurgin is Senior Leader of NewHope Church in Wylie and President of The Growth Resourcing Group We live in an incredibly safety-conscious society. It seems like everywhere we go and every time we listen to media there is a story about national...
By Ed Sterling Director of member services for the Texas Press Association AUSTIN — A special session of the Texas Legislature, called by Gov. Greg Abbott, is set to begin on July 18. The agenda is big. Before adjourning in late May, our 150 state representatives and...
By Wayne Spraggins Embrace inexplicable the incredible freedoms, prosperity and the abound cornerstones of opportunities epitomizing the pursuit of happiness opportunities in our country of land and water. Let’s celebrate for Tuesday is Independence Day with an...
