The new Texas school voucher program has received applications for more than 160,000 students, Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock said, and the deadline for families to apply has been extended to 11:59 p.m. CT on March 31, 2026. “Demand is strong for the record-setting...
Several items were discussed, including changes to zoning notifications, lighting upgrades for Salmon Park, and an upcoming street maintenance election, by city council last week. The first item up for debate during the Jan. 21 regular meeting was a proposal from the...
National Merit Commended Scholars from Wylie High and Wylie East were recognized at the Jan. 20 board of trustees meeting. From Wylie East, two students, Magnolia Volp and Mya Mwebi, earned commendations. There were 18 Wylie High students (not pictured) who earned...
Each of the incumbents for Sachse’s upcoming May 3 election have filed for reelection. Mayor Jeff Bickerstaff and councilmembers Lindsay Buhler (Place 5) and Matt Prestenberg (Place 6) have each submitted their applications for re-election. In the Garland ISD...
CERT trainees, such as those from the February 2024 class, will learn how to respond to emergency and disaster situations and much more. Residents interested in helping make a difference in their community during emergencies and other times of need can receive basic...
Wylie author John Hobbs recently released his latest book, “Digging Deep into Scripture,” which takes an in-depth look at issues such as discipleship, the nature of the Bible, the Holy Spirit and much more. John Hobbs, DMin., a retired math teacher and pastor from...
Juliet Salazar received multiple honors during the Goat show including being named Reserve Breeding Champion and Grand Champion in Senior Goat Showmanship. Courtesy Wylie ISD The Collin County Junior Livestock Show and Sale brought area FFA and 4-H students together...
County residents vote Saturday, May 3, for three seats on the Collin College Board of Trustees. Those elected will serve six-year terms on the nine-member board. Candidates have until 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, to apply for Places 4, 5 and 6. Trustee Greg Gomel of Plano...
The filing period for the Garland ISD May 3, 2025, trustee election officially opened Jan. 15. This marked the beginning of the process for residents interested in running for one of three available seats up for election. Place 1 is currently held by the board’s...
