A flurry of confetti announces the grand total on the big screen as the Wylie Education Foundation wrapped up this year’s annual Boots n’ Barbecue gala Saturday, March 28 at the Plano Event Center. Courtesy Chris Bigenho More than 850 supporters gathered Saturday,...
Amid stagnant state funding and growing financial strain, Garland ISD is projecting a $60 million deficit in its 2025–26 general fund budget. Trustees approved the proposed budget during their regular meeting Tuesday, June 24. District officials reported the general...
Student recognitions and new leadership appointments kicked off last week’s Wylie ISD board meeting, before trustees turned their attention to next year’s budget. The board welcomed Mary Zucha as the new principal of Cooper Junior High, following the promotion of...
Courtesy photo Collin College is now accepting applications for its new Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Software Development, set to launch this fall at the college’s Frisco Campus. The program builds on Collin College’s existing Associate of Applied Science...
Garland ISD trustees received an in-depth overview of the district’s proposed 2025–26 budget during a workshop held June 10. District officials outlined projected increases in revenue and expenditures, continued funding gaps in key programs, and enrollment trends...
The meeting will be held at the Harris Administration Building - Annex, 601 S. Jupiter Road in Garland. Garland ISD taxpayers will have a chance to weigh in on next year’s budget and proposed tax rate during a public meeting later this month. The meeting is set for 5...
Congressman Keith Self is surrounded by some of the 31 students he appointed to attend U.S. service academies and preparatory schools. Courtesy photo Starting this fall, 31 students from Texas’ 3rd Congressional District will attend U.S. service academies and...
Wylie Independent School District (Wylie ISD) has proposed a $291.2 million budget for the 2025–26 school year, reflecting a 0.45% decrease from the 2024–25 amended budget. District trustees are scheduled to adopt the budget on June 16, following a required public...
The Wylie Independent School District will hold a public meeting at 7 p.m. on June 16, at the Wylie ISD Administration Building, 951 S. Ballard Ave., to discuss the district’s proposed budget and tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year. Community members are encouraged...
