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Man flown to Metroplex hospital after medical emergency - Wise County Messenger

Decatur, Texas · Decatur

Man flown to Metroplex hospital after medical emergency - Wise County Messenger

An elderly man was airlifted to a Metroplex hospital in critical condition after suffering a medical emergency Friday morning in Alvord. According to Wise EMS Administrator Randall Preuninger, Lifeteam 68 transported the man via air ambulance from the scene on State Street to Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth. The medical helicopter used Alvord High School as a landing zone. Preuninger confirmed the incident did not involve…Read Article

Change in Reservoir Discharge – Lake Bridgeport and Eagle Mountain Lake

Bridgeport · Bridgeport

Change in Reservoir Discharge – Lake Bridgeport and Eagle Mountain Lake

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EDCC: Cluster of EIA Cases Highlights Need for Proper Training at Clinics

Wise County, Texas · Wise County

EDCC: Cluster of EIA Cases Highlights Need for Proper Training at Clinics

A recent cluster of equine infectious anemia (EIA) cases has once again highlighted the importance of proper training of the individuals that work in equine veterinary clinics to help prevent the spread of disease via iatrogenic (relating to illness caused by medical examination or treatment) transmission. A cluster of EIA-positives that were infected throughout May 2024 and another cluster from mid-June through the end of August 2024 were found…Read Article

Webber named assistant superintendent - Wise County Messenger

Decatur ISD this week announced the newest member of its leadership team. CYNTHIA WEBBER Cynthia Guadalupe Webber will serve as the district’s next assistant superintendent of teaching and learning, effective July 1, pending formal ratification by the school board June 16. Webber is currently a high school principal in the Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD. She has more than 20 years of experience at every school level including campus operations, inst…Decatur, Texas · Decatur Read Article

Man jailed in prostitution sting - Wise County Messenger

An Alvord man has been arrested as part of a law enforcement operation targeting prostitution in Denton County. John Kolby Holland was arrested May 29 for online solicitation of a minor as part of the Denton County Sheriff’s Office “Prostitution Demand Suppression Operation.” The DCSO said in a news release that the operation aimed to reduce prostitution in the community by arresting people attempting to purchase sexual favors for money. Holland…Alvord · Alvord Read Article

Boyd city council approves SUP for proposed liquor store site - Wise County Messenger

The Boyd city council unanimously approved the issuance of a special utility permit (SUP) for a proposed liquor store location at 116 Boyd Business Parkway during Tuesday’s regular meeting. The building would house a 2,400 square foot liquor store, with the remaining 1,200 square feet designated for retail or office space. COURTESY | CITY OF BOYD Seven months after voters approved a measure allowing the sale of all alcohol — including mixed beve…Decatur, Texas · Decatur Read Article

Wise County road closed after 16-inch water main rupture

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A section of County Road 3504 in Wise County is closed due to a major water main break that washed out part of the roadway, officials said Wednesday.Wise County, Texas · Wise County Read Article

Council OKs tree survey tweak, additional lot for Nature Creek Reserve development - Wise County Messenger

Satellite imagery shows the site of Nature Creek Reserve, a planned development north of U.S. 380 in Decatur. The 200 acre property is outlined in red, with the two portions representing the first and second phase of the 694-home project. Thousands of trees on a 200-acre property in Decatur will be cleared to make way for Nature Creek Reserve, a development grooming the site 694 homes. The site is north of U.S. 380, between U.S. Business 287 and…Decatur, Texas · Decatur Read Article

Roy Cooper death, house fire investigations continue - Wise County Messenger

Wise County Fire Marshal Jeff Doughty confirmed to the Messenger Wednesday that the death and fire investigations involving rodeo legend Roy Cooper remain active. Cooper, 69, was found dead after a fire at his house in the 600 block of County Road 3051 near Decatur April 30. FILE | WCMESSENGER A fire at rodeo legend Roy Cooper’s house in the 600 block of 3051 near Decatur broke out at about 7 p.m. April 30., according to Wise County Fire Marshal…Decatur, Texas · Decatur Read Article

Junior Sheriff’s Academy open for registration - Wise County Messenger

The Wise County Sheriff’s Office is hosting two Junior Sheriff’s Academy sessions this summer for Wise County students who have completed 6th, 7th or 8th grade. FILE | WCMESSENGER The Wise County Sheriff’s Office will host two Junior Sheriff’s Academy camps to teach students about the roles and duties of law enforcement in their community. The camps are available for students who were in 6th, 7th or 8th grade during the 2024-2025 school year. Th…Decatur, Texas · Decatur Read Article

Gibson named Paradise ISD lone finalist - Wise County Messenger

Paradise ISD didn’t have to look far to find its next top administrator — someone who is already a familiar face in the district. GIBSON Assistant superintendent Robyn Gibson was named the lone finalist for the Paradise ISD superintendent position on Tuesday morning at a special school board meeting. The Paradise ISD Board of Trustees unanimously voted to name her as the next superintendent after a closed session discussion that lasted about 20…Decatur, Texas · Decatur Read Article