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Top trends for swoon-worthy cruise vacations

Top trends for swoon-worthy cruise vacations

From immersive dining to wellness at sea and elevated entertainment, cruise vacations are becoming some of the most experience-rich trips travelers can take. “Our industry has long been known for innovation, but what’s most compelling now is how that scale is being...

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County population nearing 1.3 million

County population nearing 1.3 million

Two Collin County cities doubled in population over the past five years while the county grew overall by 19.6% from 2020 to 2025, according to the latest figures from the Texas Population Estimates Program. The program, run by the Texas Demographic Center, estimated...

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City shares plans for Woodbridge Parkway upgrades

City shares plans for Woodbridge Parkway upgrades

Sachse city officials updated residents earlier this month on planned improvements to Woodbridge Parkway, outlining the scope and timeline of a roadway project that is nearing the bidding phase. The update was shared during a come-and-go public meeting held Dec. 11 at...

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Holiday magic, one stop at a time

Holiday magic, one stop at a time

Rosie and William enjoy a stop on Dixie Circle, one of several locations on this year’s Sachse Trail of Lights, where mild mid-60s temperatures made a barefoot stroll part of the holiday experience. The holidays are officially shining brighter in Sachse with the...

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Remembering the fallen at Wylie Cemetery

Remembering the fallen at Wylie Cemetery

Nathan, a Boy Scout with Troop 78, places a wreath during Saturday’s Wreaths Across America ceremony at Wylie Cemetery. The National Wreaths Across America ceremony at Wylie Cemetery Saturday opened with a call to remember the fallen, honor those who serve and their...

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Wylie High esports defends, earns title

Wylie High esports defends, earns title

Since its start in 2020, Wylie High School’s esports roster has skyrocketed in number, and the team’s ability to earn and defend multiple titles reflects the program’s focus on skill development. Merriam-Webster defines an esport as, “a multiplayer video game used as...

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Setting the stage for November elections

Setting the stage for November elections

Area voters return to the polls in March to choose Republican and Democratic candidates for November’s general election. Monday, Dec. 8, was the deadline for candidates to file for party primaries to be held Tuesday, March 3. Secretary of State Jane Nelson said...

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Driver receives national award

Driver receives national award

WISD bus driver Julio Ospina, center, with Maritza Valentin, Liz Ospina, Jessie Murphy, Stephanie Meeks and Christie Hebert, received the 2025 Special Needs School Bus Driver of the Year award. Allison LaBrot / The Wylie News An act of care and quick thinking has...

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Dominion of Pleasant Valley build-out expands

Dominion of Pleasant Valley build-out expands

Courtesy photo The Wylie Planning and Zoning Commission on Dec. 2 recommended approval of two final plats that advance additional residential development within the Dominion of Pleasant Valley community — a master-planned area that spans the Wylie–Sachse border and...

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