Michael Tetreault Memorial Scholarship dinner, Feb. 2

(Wylie ISD) The faculty and PTA Board of Hartman Elementary will host the 10th Annual Michael Tetreault Memorial Scholarship Spaghetti Dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2 in the cafeteria of Hartman Elementary in Wylie. All proceeds from the dinner will go to a scholarship fund that has been established in Michael’s name. […]

Wylie ISD to host Secondary Teacher Recruitment Fair

Wylie ISD will hold a Secondary Teacher Recruitment Fair on Saturday, March 24, for pre-qualified candidates. Applicants may register for the fair by going to the Wylie ISD Human Resources page. If confirmed, they are to report to Wylie East High School at their assigned interview time. For more information on available positions and qualifications,contact […]

Five Business Professionals of America students earn trip to state

(Wylie East High School) Fifteen students traveled to Frisco Heritage High School to participate in various Business Professionals of America competitions Saturday, Jan, 21. Five of them qualified to compete at state. BPA is a national organization that trains members to achieve leadership and prepare for the professional world. Advisor Ted Stephens leads Raiders into […]

‘Guys and Dolls’ to hit the stage at Wylie High

Wylie High School Theatre will present the musical comedy Guys and Dolls Thursday, Feb. 2 through Saturday, Feb. 4 in the WHS auditorium. Guys and Dolls premiered on Broadway in 1950 and ran for 1,200 performances, earning a Tony Award for Best Musical. It  features timeless classics like “Luck Be a Lady,” “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ […]

Kickoff event Jan. 28 for Wylie/Sachse/Murphy Relay

(Wylie) Come to First Baptist Wylie Event Center from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 28 to register for the Wylie/Sachse/Murphy Relay for Life 2012. The registration event will be emceed by KKVI Radio. There will be a pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. The cost for breakfast is $5 per adult, or $3 […]

Wylie ISD to recognize Board Members

January is School Board Recognition Month (Wylie ISD) January is School Board Recognition Month and Wylie ISD is taking this opportunity to thank these local leaders for devoting time to support public education and serve our local schools. Texans benefit every day from the tireless work and countless hours dedicated by a group of more […]

Wylie ISD, area banks collect record donations for Christian Care Center

Wylie ISD, area banks collect record donations for Christian Care Center

Wylie ISD contributed more than 50,000 food items to the Wylie Christian Care Center this Thanksgiving. The AFJROTC cadets at Wylie High and Wylie East collected the items from all 19 campuses and the transportation center on November 16 and 17, and delivered them to the care center’s new warehouse located on Ballard Street. Representing […]

InSync earns global accreditation for care of exotic cats

InSync earns global accreditation for care of exotic cats

(Collin County) InSync Wildlife Rescue and Education Center, located at 3430 Skyview Drive in Wylie, has earned accreditation as a member of the American Sanctuary Association, as well as the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries. This honor is a testament to the high quality of  care and shelter that the center provides to the 59 […]

Restaurant Review: Meats & Sweets serves up bighearted helpings, free Christmas feast

Restaurant Review: Meats & Sweets serves up bighearted helpings, free Christmas feast

I can’t think of a time that I’ve sat down for supper at Meats & Sweets in Lavon that a fellow diner hasn’t overheard my menu order and asked, “Have you eaten here before?” That’s because I’m usually engaged in a debate with my family about whether or not we should split the chicken fried steak dinner. “It’s big enough to […]