Collin County voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to authorize up to $817.5 million in bonds for county facilities, roads and bridges, parks and open space, and a new elections and records storage facility. The Collin County Commissioners Court called the bond election...
Audrey Wallace, left, of the Wylie Community Christian Care Center and Rebekah Rodgers of 5 Loaves Ministries work together to share resources. Recently 5 Loaves shared its influx of dog food and snacks with WCCC and to help bless others. Courtesy photo As the federal...
Bags of completed blankets are ready for distribution for Project Linus Collin, Cooke, Grayson and Rockwall Counties Chapter recipients including local sheriff departments, hospitals and much more. A colorful patchwork of quilts, the aroma of homemade chili and soup,...
The Jacobsen house at 803 Autumn Hills Drive, Wylie eagerly awaits passersby with a full yard of spooky entertainment. Guests who visit are encouraged to donate to the Wylie Animal Shelter. Courtesy photo. For the past seven years, Adela and Darrell Jacobsen’s home on...
Wylie Book Review Club hostesses, from left, Judy Janecek, Mary Lange, Carmela Torres, Karla Warborg and Gerri Washington, gather at the September meeting where members celebrated the club’s 60th anniversary. Courtesy photo What began in 1965 as an idea among friends...
Glass artist Jamaison Schuler placed second in the State Fair theme division for professionals this year. He also placed third for glass. Over the last four years, the artist has won eight in all: three blue, three red, a third place and an honorable mention. Courtesy...
Hope’s Gate is hosting its annual Hope under the Stars Saturday Oct. 11 in Wylie’s Olde City Park. Sponsorships are still available and tickets are on sale now. Olde City Park will once again be transformed into an elegant dining venue as Hope’s Gate hosts its sixth...
Matt Beal, a Sachse resident, works nights and weekends building custom furniture. Courtesy photo When the workday ends for Sachse resident Matt Beal, his career in software security fades into the background, replaced by the whir of saws and the smell of freshly cut...
The Wranglers Equestrian Drill team performs 10-12 times per year, including some rodeos, along with competitions, the Fort Work Stock Show and more. The team is coached by April Evans, left, of Lucas. Courtesy photo When the lights come up and the announcer’s voice...
