by | May 2, 2025 | Latest, Sports Wylie East junior Trent Jones held Royse City scoreless over the first five innings in Game 1 of a Class 6A Division II bi-district playoff series from Wylie East [email protected] Through the first five innings of Thursday’s Class 6A Division II bi-district series neither offense for the Wylie East or Royse City baseball teams were able to record a breakthrough Raiders junior pitcher Trent Jones and Bulldogs senior pitcher Brennan Anderson were tossing zeroes on the scoreboard and both were able to work around any run-scoring threats Royse City broke the scoreless tie with a four-run top of the sixth on the power of three straight extra-base hits to begin the inning while unsuccessful bunt attempts by Wylie East came back to haunt the Raiders in a 4-1 loss The Bulldogs had a chance to pounce on the Raiders early A Brayden Langham lead-off walk and an Eli Snow single in the top of the first inning put runners on first and second bases put runners on first and second bases with zero outs Jones induced consecutive fly-ball outs before a successful pickoff of a Royse City base runner at first base ended the threat Jones settled in nicely after the shaky start He went on to work around six hits and struck out four in six innings Tyler Heidenreich came on in relief of Jones in the seventh inning and allowed just one hit in his one inning of work struggled to back up the efforts of their pitching staff Wylie East had the go-ahead run at third base The Raiders attempted a safety squeeze but they weren’t able to get a bunt down a Wylie East base runner was thrown out attempting to slide back into third base The game remained scoreless until the top of the sixth Royse City proceeded to pounce on Wylie East pitching for three consecutive extra-base hits to begin the frame with a Regan Williams RBI double giving the Bulldogs a 2-0 lead That advantage grew to 4-0 after a throw to third base on a failed pickoff attempt allowed two more runs to score as the ball rolled deep into foul territory in left field Wylie East attempted to string together a rally in the bottom of the seventh inning Caleb Vaclavik lined an opposite-field RBI single into right field to get the Raiders on the board Wylie East later brought the tying run to the plate Wylie East (17-11) will travel to Royse City tonight for Game 2 To read the full story, stay informed, support local journalism subscribe to your community newspaper The Wylie News today May 2, 2025 | , Wylie freshman catcher Katelyn Ashenfelter lifts the ball in the air after she tags out Temple base runner Ava Machuca during Game 1 of a Class 6A Division I area-round playoff game on April 30 from Waxahachie High School Photo by David Wolman / C&S Media By.. May 1, 2025 | , Wylie senior Macy Alewine is all smiles after she hit her second home run during Game 1 of a Class 6A Division I area-round playoff game against Temple on Wednesday from Waxahachie High School Photo by David Wolman / C&S Media By David Wolman.. May 1, 2025 | , Collin County property values show an increase according to 2025 certified estimated taxable values released by Collin Central Appraisal District (CCAD).  CCAD mailed the 2025 real property appraisal notices to property owners on April 15 and owners.. May 1, 2025 | , , Two popular spring events will take over downtown Wylie the first weekend of May offering fun for families while raising money for local causes The 21st annual Wylie Pedal Car Race 500 rolls onto Ballard Avenue on Sunday April 22 Wylie City Council meeting to present special recognitions to members of the community Honorees included staff from the Smith Public Library and first responders from Wylie Fire-Rescue and the Wylie Police.. May 1, 2025 | , , After 19 months of court challenges by several districts the Texas Education Agency has released school accountability ratings for the 2022-23 school year The 2023-24 rankings are still blocked pending the resolution of a second lawsuit Wylie voters who missed early voting still have one final opportunity to cast their ballots during the general election on Saturday Two seats on Wylie City Council are on the ballot and one is contested Apr 28, 2025 | , , Ricard Parker is a Wylie native and a 1965 graduate of WISD (Courtesy Wylie ISD) At its April 28 meeting the Wylie ISD Board of Trustees announced that the district’s newest junior high school will be named Richard Parker Junior High Two candidates for the Collin College Board of Trustees have filed 30-day preelection campaign finance reports ahead of the upcoming Saturday detailing their fundraising and expenditures in compliance with state law Apr 28, 2025 | , Measles cases have been reported closer to home following positive tests for a student in Lucas and a person who visited three retail outlets in Plano earlier this month The cases are not believed related to each other and officials have not determined a link to the.. 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Ballard AvenueWylie, TX 75098 By on April 29 2025 5:07 PMComments Off on Royse City ISD honored as ‘Capturing Kids’ Hearts’ National Showcase School District 2025)– Royse City Independent School District (RCISD) is proud to announce its continued recognition as a Capturing Kids’ Hearts® National Showcase Schools® District Award Winner for the 2024-2025 school year marking an impressive sixth consecutive year for this prestigious honor This award underscores RCISD’s unwavering commitment to cultivating a positive and nurturing environment where both students and staff feel safe The Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools® District Award celebrates RCISD’s exceptional and sustained implementation of the Capturing Kids’ Hearts® Process This dedication ensures that the district remains a place where students thrive emotionally and academically and educators feel supported and empowered every single one of RCISD’s eleven campuses has also been individually recognized as a Capturing Kids’ Hearts® National Showcase School This district-wide and campus-level recognition is a testament to the long-standing commitment of RCISD’s educators Capturing Kids’ Hearts was first introduced to Royse City ISD in 2003 district leaders have consistently invested in teacher training and the development of a relationship-centered culture students across the district experience daily greetings in their classrooms and are encouraged to share positive aspects of their lives fostering a deeper connection and trust between students and teachers This personal connection has demonstrably contributed to improved attendance lauded RCISD’s consistent dedication “We appreciate your team’s unwavering commitment to cultivating a safe and supportive environment for students and staff The outstanding implementation of the CKH Process in Royse City Independent School District is a testament to your dedication and leadership.” To be eligible for this distinguished honor every campus within a district must be nominated and subsequently selected as a showcase campus This rigorous process involves teams of evaluators visiting each school to conduct interviews with students They thoroughly assess the school’s climate and culture to determine its conduciveness to learning and well-being The fact that all eleven RCISD campuses have achieved this designation highlights the district’s unified and comprehensive approach to fostering a positive educational experience Royse City ISD extends its deepest gratitude to all its educators and staff for their ongoing dedication and hard work which have made this remarkable achievement possible Their commitment continues to contribute significantly to the success of RCISD’s vibrant educational community To learn more about the impactful Capturing Kids’ Hearts program, please visit www.capturingkidshearts.org   , , , , Royse City ISD honored as ‘Capturing Kids’ Hearts’ National Showcase School District added by on April 29, 2025 5:07 PMView all posts by Editor → How to watch Texas high school softball: Royse City vs April 25Data SkriveThere is an exciting high school game in Royse City with Royse City High School hosting Wylie East High School How to watch Wylie East vs. Royse City softballWylie East and Royse City will match up on Friday, April 25, at 6 p.m. CT. 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All NFHS Network events are available to watch online at NFHS Network and through the NFHS Network Mobile Apps for iOS and Android and TV Apps for ROKU By Kelli SmithStaff Writer to include additional details from law enforcement officials.A Dallas police officer was killed Tuesday in a “major accident” in Hunt County Dallas police officials confirmed to The Dallas Morning News was off duty and traveling on a Harley Davidson motorcycle when the crash occurred about 5:20 p.m about a mile and a half from Union Valley and close to Royse City a small city about 30 miles east of Dallas Bixby had served with the department since 2018 and was assigned to the Northeast Patrol Division Interim Dallas police Chief Michael Igo said in a text that Bixby’s death was “very tragic” and his “thoughts and prayers are with his family.” “I also want to acknowledge the impact it has on those officers who worked with him closely at the Northeast Patrol Division,” Igo told The News Breaking NewsGet the latest breaking news from North Texas and beyond GoogleFacebookBy signing up you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy a Texas Department of Public Safety spokesperson said an 85-year-old man was injured in the crash and taken to a medical center The man was waiting to turn his car left into a private drive then “failed to yield right of way” and turned in front of Bixby Bixby was pronounced dead at the crash site Williamson said the investigation is ongoing and did not release any additional information Records from the state entity that certifies police officers show Bixby enrolled in early 2024 in a bachelor’s program at East Texas A&M University and was earning college credits from Trinity Valley Community College president of the Dallas Police Association said the organization “wishes to extend our condolences Northeast substation and all of his loved ones.” “We have amazing counseling services that are readily available to everyone who has been affected by this tragic loss,” he added Dallas police officials did not immediately release any additional information about Bixby She grew up in El Paso and graduated from the University of Notre Dame with degrees in political science and film and a minor in journalism she reported for the Chicago Tribune and KTSM We recognise you are attempting to access this website from a country belonging to the European Economic Area (EEA) including the EU which enforces the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and therefore cannot grant you access at this time e-mail us at editor@heraldbanner.com or call us at (903) 455-4220 By on December 6 2024 10:34 AMComments Off on Royse City ISD aims high for the future Royse City, TX (December 6, 2024) – An aspirational plan for the future. On Monday, December 2, 2024, Superintendent Dr. Amy Anderson and a committee of 40 convened to begin the important work of the development of a new strategic plan for Royse City ISD The district has partnered with Moak Casey to develop a five year plan that will focus on student success “Royse City ISD has a history in successful development and execution of strategic plans These steps towards the creation of our next plan are immensely important as we dream big for the future,” said Dr This collective of important voices will result in a plan to propel Royse City ISD to new heights.” The process of strategic plan development includes thought sessions and discussions with the school board cabinet leadership team and the community advisory committee Potential outcomes of this plan include a refined vision the school board will eventually adopt a plan with goals Previous strategic plans that were adopted in 2012 and 2017 are now complete and operational Some outcomes of those plans include higher teacher pay Royse City ISD will provide updates on the development of the strategic plan at https://www.rcisd.org/o/rcisd/page/strategic-planning You can also find a list of committee members and access to previous strategic plans edited for publication in Blue Ribbon News   , , , Royse City ISD aims high for the future added by on December 6, 2024 10:34 AMView all posts by Melanie M →