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Decatur, Texas · DecaturOne person was killed in an early morning shooting Monday. The incident happened around 2 a.m. in a rural area between Alvord and Decatur, according to the Wise County Sheriff’s Office. “At 2:03 a.m., deputies with the Wise County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 1200 block of County Road 2395 regarding a shooting that had just occurred. Upon arrival, deputies found 34-year-old David Smith II dead at the location,” Chief Deputy Eric Debus…See the Story
Fatal shooting under investigation - Wise County Messenger
Decatur, Texas · DecaturPrecinct 3 Commissioner Danny Lambert picks up a fiber line that wasn’t buried along a County Road in February. AUSTIN JACKSON | WCMESSENGER Wise County officials are hoping to improve how fiber is installed near county roads in the future. For months, Wise County Commissioner Danny Lambert has identified fiber lines installed in county road right-of-way (ROW) in Precinct 3, asking internet companies to relocate them and install lines properly. …See the Story
Officials seek to address improper fiber installations in County Road right-of-way - Wise County Messenger
Decatur, Texas · DecaturDespite a rainy Saturday, a large crowd turned out for the 2024 Wise County Spring Event, formerly known as the Wise County Home and Lawn Show, at the Decatur Conference Center last year. Local vendors filled the Great Hall as well as other areas of the facility. BRIAN KNOX | WCMESSENGER It’s not just a show, it’s an event. The Spring Event (formerly the Home and Lawn Show) put on by the Decatur Rotary Club, and sponsored by The Outland Agency t…See the Story
Spring Event returns to Decatur Saturday - Wise County Messenger
Decatur, Texas · DecaturOne person was killed in a RV fire early Thursday morning in the 3500 block of Farm Road 51 South near Decatur. MICAH MCCARTNEY | WCMESSENGER One person was killed after a blaze destroyed a recreational vehicle early Thursday morning south of Decatur. According to Wise County EMS Chief Randall Preuninger, emergency responders were toned out to the fire in the 3500 block of Farm Road 51 South near County Road 3198 at about 6 a.m. “When Decatur F…See the Story
One killed in RV fire - Wise County Messenger
Decatur, Texas · DecaturBridgeport ISD is likely looking at another deficit budget this summer. Sheri Albright, Bridgeport ISD’s chief financial officer, updated the board of trustees on the district’s current budget summary and assumptions for fiscal year 2025-2026, which could include another year in the red at the expense of over $1,000,000. Currently, the district reported total revenues in the general operating budget of $22,042,308 and expenditures of $23,014,636…See the Story
District eyes upcoming deficit budget - Wise County Messenger
Decatur, Texas · DecaturArt courses offered at Boyd High School will soon receive an upgrade, as students trade in their pencils and paint for electronic devices in new classes geared toward a digital medium. During its regular monthly meeting Monday, Boyd ISD trustees voted 5-0 to approve phasing in new CTE course offerings beginning next school year. Board president Kyle Erwin and trustee Trae Luttrell were absent. In 2025-26, the district will start the new slate …See the Story
Boyd ISD approves new CTE courses for 2025-26 school year - Wise County Messenger
Decatur, Texas · DecaturA man with multiple driving while intoxicated convictions was sentenced to nearly four decades in prison last week. WILLIAM HARRIMAN William Adam Harriman, 60, of Boyd was found guilty of driving while intoxicated third or more by a Wise County jury Thursday. Harriman elected to have the court assess punishment, and 271st District Judge Brock Smith sentenced Harriman to 38 years in prison. It took the jury less than 20 minutes to return its verd…See the Story
Man given 38 years for DWI - Wise County Messenger
Decatur, Texas · Decatur1-Let the voting begin Andrea Mafi was one of thousands of voters who cast their ballot and earned an “I Voted” sticker at the Decatur Women’s Building at the Wise County Fairgrounds in 2024. Early voting for the May 3 election begins Tuesday, April 22. FILE | WCMESSENGER Early voting for the May 3 election begins Tuesday, April 22. While local politics may not generate the buzz of a presidential race, these elections impact your daily life in a…See the Story
