Hope’s Gate opens new doors for orphans, at-risk youth By Sonia Duggan Away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Wylie on the “other” side of Ballard Avenue is a store where profits earned are used to give hope to orphans and break the cycle …
Funding, costs, repairs create confusion in Collin County By Wyndi Veigel Roads are the topic of discussion on social media, restaurants, downtown events and even at the local Dairy Queen. How roads are funded, who is responsible for costs associated with byways and how road …
By Wyndi Veigel If you’re a fan of fishing, boating or swimming in Lake Lavon, you might be surprised to discover the area now covered by the lake has a bit of a prehistoric past. A Wylie family with an affinity for combing the shores …
Blueberry Pie Bars | Makes 9 These bars are a cross between pie, muffins and bars! They have all the delicious tasty flavors of each rolled into one handheld treat! This is perfect for the morning, afternoon or night! CRUST 1½ cups all-purpose flour …
By Sydni Ellis Texas summers as a kid could be summed up with the three P’s: popsicles, pools and parks! Basically, if my siblings and I weren’t outside – running, splashing, laughing, enjoying every last second of freedom – then we were inside, sleeping for …
Patriot Paws offers service dogs to disabled veterans By April Towery Adisabled veteran suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder is unable to go to his son’s ball games. He can’t leave the house and endure the crowds and the noise. He wakes in the middle of …
Hello, my name is Roxy. I’m a 5-month-old Lab/Heeler mix girl who is just as adorable as I am sweet! I’m about 32 lbs. right now, but I still have some growing to do. I will likely be around 60 lbs as an adult. I’m …
Hi, my name is Dylan. I’m a sweet, charming, handsome lab mix boy looking for his furever home. I’m good natured, polite, and affectionate. I can be entertaining and quite silly at times, but I am very smart and trainable. I’m potty-trained and love other …
Potato Salad with Bacon and Parsley | Serves 6 From “Real Simple: Easy, Delicious Home Cooking (Time Home Entertainment). 1 1⁄2 pounds new potatoes (about 15) Kosher salt and black pepper 4 slices bacon 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 teaspoons …
On the far eastern edge of Wylie lies a significant parcel of land, rich in history: The lost ghost town of Eureka. This small community played an important part in the Wylie development before the first railways rolled into Wylie on October 13, 1886. Originally …