Dallas Stars and Make-A-Wish fulfill hockey dream for young fan with cystic fibrosis

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 12/20 6:55A Lauren Crawford

DALLAS A Dallas Stars fan's dream came true this week thanks to a partnership between the team and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Holden McCoy, an eighth-grade from Wylie who lives and breathes hockey, was allowed to experience the thrill of the rink...

Plano police use genetic genealogy and DNA evidence to solve 1991 cold case

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 12/20 5:25A Steven Rosenbaum

PLANO A North Texas police department used genetic genealogy technology, similar to what's used in over-the-counter ancestry tests, alongside DNA evidence to find a suspect in a 33-year-old cold case....

New plan to expand McKinney National Airport

Wylie News | Latest 12/19 7:26A Bob Wieland

McKinney Air Center at McKinney National Airport is among top ranked fixed-based operators serving general aviation. Courtesy Photo McKinney voters have twice rejected airport expansion plans, but Mayor George Fuller has continued to champion the...

Volunteers keep meals rolling for seniors in Collin County

Wylie News | Latest 12/19 7:25A Sonia Duggan

Sue Halliday, Meals on Wheels volunteer coordinator for Wylie, picks up meals for the 13 stops on her designated route at the Wylie United Methodist Church each week.  Sonia Duggan/The Wylie News Meals on Wheels Collin County (MOWCC) is ramping...

Habitat for Humanity welcomes new Wylie homeowner

Wylie News | Latest 12/19 7:25A Sonia Duggan

New homeowner Mary Ellis took possession of her “Recycled” Habitat for Humanity home on Cottonbelt Avenue in Wylie earlier this month. Sonia Duggan/C&S Media Mary Ellis and her adult son, Ashton Ellis, recently saw a long-awaited dream come true...

Maturity keys Wylie’s sweep of Garland

Wylie News | Latest 12/19 3:55A David Wolman

Wylie senior Isaiah Shurn, pictured in previous action, scored 19 points in the Pirates 61-32 win over Garland on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Photo by Oladipo Awowale / C&S Media By David Wolman sports@csmediatexas.com When Garland had cut what had been a...

Wylie East sweeps Naaman Forest

Wylie News | Latest 12/19 3:50A David Wolman

Wylie East junior Sidney Sanders, pictured in previous action, helped to spark a 15-0 run to begin their Tuesday, Dec. 17 game at Naaman Forest. The Lady Raiders won 51-30. Sanders scored 10 points. Photo by Maddie Smith / C&S Media By David...

Council workshop eyes new rules for smoke shops

Wylie News | Latest 12/19 2:14A Don Munsch

Wylie City Council members are seeking new language to add to an ordinance regarding smoke shops and establishments selling smoke, vape and related products. The issue was discussed during a work session at the council’s Tuesday, Dec. 10,...

Wylie hosts 2nd Annual Wreaths Across America ceremony

Wylie News | Latest 12/19 2:07A Staff Reports

Emma and Jenny Hevel lay a wreath on a veteran’s grave during the Wreaths Across America ceremony held Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Wylie Cemetery.  Photos by Tina Lopez/The Wylie News The Wylie Cemetery hosted its 2nd Annual Wreaths Across America...

North Texas looks back on two-year anniversary of 16-tornado outbreak

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 12/13 3:07A Larry Collins

It’s been two years since 16 tornadoes ripped through North Texas, leaving homes and businesses with significant damage. Two tornadoes were in Grapevine, a city that has worked tirelessly for the past two years to finalize repairs and reopen...

Thirteen from Wylie East sign on National Signing Day

Wylie News | Latest 12/12 5:45A David Wolman

Wylie East seniors that signed a National Letter of Intent last Wednesday are, back row, from left, Jordyn Wacaster, Brookelyn Davis, Isabella Flores, Erika Hernandez, Amy Hernandez, Julia Hicks, Kimma Kincaid, Alexis Pitzaferro; bottom row, from...

Mentor program pairs WISD high school seniors with senior adults

Wylie News | Latest 12/12 3:03A Staff Reports

A Wylie ISD senior and potential mentor meet at the Community Park Center for the launch of the Wylie Senior2 Mentor Program. The program pairs students with 55+senior mentors. Courtesy Wylie ISD Wylie ISD high school seniors gathered at the...

Wylie Flower Shop plans for next chapter

Wylie News | Latest 12/12 2:18A Sonia Duggan

Longtime owner of The Wylie Flower Shop, Pam Wells, left, will hand over the reins of the business to new owner Destinie Lacy in the new year.   Sonia Duggan/The Wylie News The Wylie Flower Shop has long been a source of memories for the Wylie...

Local lawmakers file bills

Wylie News | Latest 12/12 2:09A Bob Wieland

State Senate and House members preparing for the 89th Texas Legislature to convene on Tuesday, Jan. 14, have filed hundreds of bills to be considered during the 140-day regular session. As of Friday, Dec. 6, Sen. Angela Paxton of District 8 had...

Operation Blue Santa needs donations

Wylie News | Latest 12/12 2:08A Staff Reports

The city of Wylie, in partnership with its police and fire departments, is gearing up for its annual Operation Blue Santa initiative. This holiday program aims to bring cheer and support to individuals and families in need, particularly those...