Wise county messenger breaking news today obituaries Teens are invited every Friday at 4 p. Hudson & Torres Funeral Home. today at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. at Bulldog Stadium. Dallas-based band Vencedores Del Bravo will take the stage at around 9 p. 81/287 northbound and southbound will be closed at Farm Road 3433 9 p. Established in 1880, the Wise County Messenger is one of Wise County’s oldest business institutions and its largest newspaper. 2025 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 LADY EAGLES WIN STATE TITLE — Decatur (32-13) claimed its sixth overall state title by defeating Bellville 3-1 in the 4A Division I championship match Friday at Garland’s Curtis Culwell Center, 25-22, 25-21, 24-26, 25-23. 16, 1971, to Deborah Moore Hilton and Michael Lynn Hilton. Viewing of items will be available beginning at 4 p. BACK TO SCHOOL BASH — The City of New Fairview will host a Back to School Bash 6 to 9 p. No outdoor burning is allowed. RHOME TRAFFIC ALERT — U. The road is expected to be closed for four months. Tuesday, January 14, 2025 Set Location. According to Wise County EMS Chief Randall Preuninger, one of the injured juveniles was transported to Cook Children’s Medical Center in VETERANS DAY CEREMONY — The Wise County Veterans Group will hold its annual Veterans Day Ceremony, “A Day of Remembrance,” 11 a. There were 14 total patients involved in the accident. 19: COYOTE TRAIL — A man had a verbal disagreement with his girlfriend. New Arrivals; Weddings, Engagements & Anniversaries; Submit a Wedding Announcement; Submit an Anniversary Announcement Penny Isreal of Decatur passed away Aug. 380. MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE MESSENGER — The Wise County Messenger office in Decatur will be closed Friday for but any breaking news over the holiday weekend will be posted at wcmessenger. A Fort Worth woman was killed and two more patients were hospitalized after a head-on collision involving two vehicles on Farm Road 730 south of Boyd Saturday night. èFH¶Ýô Ø]Ð*`y€•&b È×#Ï Úûï/Û„mz>pË= N= 3†y¢‹ }Q RfÏ–¯ ¤@P » PAINT THE TOWN PINK — Decatur Main Street will host its annual Paint the Town Pink event today in honor of breast cancer awareness month. I got my private pilot Potter Marvin “Pete” Earl Potter, 78, a loving husband, father, brother and grandfather, passed away, Monday, July 8, 2024 on the property he was raised on, surrounded by those that love him. ROAD CLOSURE — Breaking News; News Briefs; Crime Report; Submit News; UPDATE. 81/287 and Texas 114 East in Rhome. Pallbearers will include Joel Dickinson, Glenn Gentry, Jerry Read the latest breaking news from Wise County Messenger. today at Legend Bank, 2025 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 ALVORD SCHOOLS LOCKED DOWN AFTER THREAT — Alvord ISD campuses were placed on lock down Thursday afternoon after the school received a call about a person with a weapon possibly in route to a school in the district. –: ʼ rhê ëÔÕ³Ž¼Îêܺ“;?†ZÝà " ´ýûÇh9—i€q ~Ìd,«éóÙ=÷Q4 "f°WÕÁt‡Á Ë× ² j·¿í_‰\Ð è[Š|âÇÓ'k· µ2¨,;/Îm? ?r›~Â`–gš‚Z¾®yŽÒ=¢Ð ÅX The wreck happened just after 4:30 p. Bridgeport travels to face Fort Worth North Side at 5 p. Rainfall totals of 2-4 inches are possible for the area, and excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. and involved two sedans, according to Wise County EMS Administrator Randall Preuninger. The death number increased by 11 from 2023 and doubled from 2022. J ôÿü™{3»Ë÷°øÞ‚ Þ ¥ P È ¤îôgv . 11 at Wise County Veterans Memorial Park in Decatur. CHAMBER LUNCHEON — The March Decatur Chamber of Commerce luncheon is 11:30 a. Gov. It will feel even hotter, though, with heat index values as high as 108. 44,317 likes · 4,357 talking about this. Around 8 a. Pick up a copy on newsstands or visit wcmessenger. Per the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) crash report released FLOOD WATCH ISSUED FOR WISE — A flood watch has been issued for Wise County due to rainfall in recent days and the expectation of more today. 81/287 in New Fairview Wednesday. The agenda includes the Fall 2024 A memorial display in honor Love was established outside the Wise County Sheriff’s Office Thursday. BRENDAN MARCHAND | WCMESSENGER A fifth person has Breaking News; News Briefs; Crime Report; Submit News; UPDATE. com. -Precipitation will remain a wintry mix but Wise County voters went to the polls Tuesday to decide a number of races. She remained in the Wise County Jail Wednesday morning with bond set at $15,000. 2025 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 AUSTIN JACKSON | WCMESSENGER Big Love: That's the name that Wise County Deputy Sheriff Lex Love earned during his time serving the Wise County Sheriff's Office. Roy is a past president of Texas ELECTION DAY ARRIVES — Polls are open 7 a. Saturday at the Wise BACK TO SCHOOL ISSUE — This week’s Wise County Messenger includes a number of stories and information to help you prepare for the first day of school. Daily Update; By the time you’re reading this, the Wise County Sheriff’s Office will have a new leader. Rhome Police Chief Eric Debus said a 2017 Volkswagen GTI driven by Ivan Hernandez, 17, of Decatur was northbound on U. 81/287 at the Texas 114 East overpass around 5 p. The event kicks off with the pink line ceremony at 11 a. but there are more chapters to be written. —J Âé#/€úË¢¼U)x Breaking News; News Briefs; Crime Report; Submit News; UPDATE. The following are new times and dates for impacted contests: Girls basketball Saturday, Jan. The Morton’s welcomed a baby boy, Lane, into the world on Jan. Daily Update; 69 ICU beds are available. Search for: Breaking News; News Briefs; Crime Report; Submit News; UPDATE. Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Thurman Fairview Cemetery in Decatur. The wreck happened around 3:40 p. . In his column last week, Austin Jackson looked into his crystal ball and listed the news headlines that will appear — or he hopes will appear — in the Wise County Messenger throughout 2025. The Fort Dodge Community School District is reeling from the loss of Middle School Assistant Principal Aaron Miller. com today. He graduated from Decatur High School in 1989, a Arne Wissmann is being charged with theft of property valued between $150,000 and $300,000 — a second-degree felony offense. Daily Update; Child No. Daily Update; with resources and information that could both benefit their property and reduce the chances of a disastrous fire in Wise County. -1 p. These numbers are final as of 10 p. John Paul Jones passed away on Monday, Dec. 40 OVER 40 SPECIAL SECTION — Today’s Wise County Messenger includes a 40 Over 40 special section, honoring outstanding local individuals over the age of 40. Thursday at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Decatur. exit in Alvord at A Bridgeport resident was killed in a two-vehicle wreck Wednesday night in Rhome. The wreck occurred near Farm Road 2048 shortly after 8:15 p. You can also find the section online here. Roy and Jeannine Eaton have owned the Messenger since Breaking News; News Briefs; Crime Report; Submit News; UPDATE. 16 and Dec. Wise County Judge J. The current tax rate is 26. 11 Burkburnett at Decatur (22-2, 6-0), 1 p. Lara Hornsby (16 kills, 16 digs, 2 block assists) was selected as the 4AI state MVP, and was joined on the 4AI all-state team by teammates 1 KILLED, 1 CRITICALLY HURT IN WRECK — A Fort Worth woman was killed and two more patients were hospitalized after a head-on collision involving two vehicles on Farm Road 730 south of Boyd Saturday night. Any breaking news will be posted at wcmessenger. According to Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin, the wreck occurred at about 8:20 p. 4 Commissioner Colby Shawn said the road west of Paradise will remain open to local traffic After a winter storm covered Wise County in snow, schools and local organizations have begun to cancel or delay services or meetings. 3 for the Morton family was child No. TEEN TIME FRIDAY — Decatur Public Library will hold its first Teen Time Friday this week. According to Wise County EMS Chief Randall Preuninger, one person was transported to John Peter Smith Hospital in TRAFFIC FATALITIES DOUBLE IN 2 YEARS — 2024 proved to be another year marred by deadly traffic accidents, with 35 people killed in 26 separate accidents on Wise County roads. Daily Update; Opinion Columns; Letters to the Editor; Submit Letter to the Editor; Podcasts; OBITS. Susan Jane Swan, 59, was taken into custody at her home at 205 Tryall Drive in Runaway Bay. You may call his predictions far-fetched, but I look at them as gutsy. on Farm Road 730 south of County Road 4868 north of the county line. Trick-or-treat with downtown businesses on Halloween. on felony charges of manslaughter and accident involving Read more in the weekend Wise County Messenger on newsstands and online today. 2 KILLED, FIVE CRITICALLY INJURED IN WRECK — Two people were killed and five others were flown to Metroplex hospitals in critical condition following a two-vehicle wreck on U. 81/287 near Alvord Saturday night. Four of those were in the names of the other students that had passed away. New Arrivals; Weddings, Engagements & Anniversaries; Submit a Wedding Announcement; Submit an Anniversary Announcement . It was discovered that the man had a laceration on his nose from when his girlfriend threw her cell phone at his face during the altercation. Daily Update; according to new information provided by Bridgeport Police Chief Steve Stanford. FUNERALS — Service for Coy Henry O’Neal, 91, of Decatur is 11 a. Wise County activated its mass casualty incident response once Wise County EMS crews arrived on scene. Elias Torres, 33, died Sunday afternoon at John Peter Smith hospital in Fort Worth, Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin said Monday. This story has been updated. DECATUR SCHOOL BOARD — The Decatur School Board will host its regular monthly meeting tonight. Today’s forecast includes multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms through tonight, with a 90 percent chance of But she wasn’t the only one that was hurting. Pouring rain falling on the roof of the Wise County Sheriff’s Office made it hard to hear the often soft-spoken sheriff as we visited in his office last week 2025 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur The Year 2024 came at a high cost — not just at the grocery store or for whoever foot the bill for the seemingly endless stream of political ads in this election-centric year. His body was located as the superintendent of the project arrived back to the work site. Jan. 81/287 near the Hubbard St. near the Acola Mansion adjacent to Carson John Paul Jones passed away on Monday, Dec. The wreck occurred shortly after 9 p. New Arrivals; Weddings, Engagements & Anniversaries; Submit a Wedding Announcement; Submit an Anniversary Announcement FOOTBALL SCRIMMAGES — Decatur will welcome Wichita Falls Memorial for the teams’ final scrimmage 6:30 today at Eagle Stadium. Nov. Bridgeport (22-10) moved to 5-3 in league play by defeating ‹ÿ?ŒHMú! :|ÎûÏ_ZÿßñÏ×±n Ë‹À€· FI¹;Î ÌÒé,³]— %£ V K $¼ó÷¦šwŽ$/ÇÒ. The wreck happened on U. According to a preliminary crash report provided by Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Sgt. According to Wise County EMS Chief Randall Preuninger, the wreck occurred at about 4 p. 4-H and FCCLA foods and crafts will be judged along with horticulture. Saturday at New Fairview City Park, 150 Stewart St. James Paul Proulx, 40, was booked into the Wise County Jail around 8 a. Roy and Jeannine Eaton have owned the Messenger since 1973. Breast cancer survivors will be the first to paint their pink stripe on the pavement. EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING — Wise County will be under an excessive heat warning for the second day in a row from noon to 7 p. FIRST RESPONDERS URGE SAFE DRIVING — Wise County EMS is urging residents to drive safely, especially with the continued increase in travel over the holidays. Thursday on Halsell Street. Preuninger said one person listed in critical condition was transported via air PARADISE TRUSTEE, CHILDREN KILLED IN PLANE CRASH — A Paradise ISD school board member was one of three people reportedly killed in a plane crash Sunday afternoon in Parker County. The forecast includes highs of 104 today and 105 on Thursday. Pickup is 9 a. Friday. Hospitalizations for COVID-19 patients was 14. Akin said Love’s vehicle DANGEROUS HEAT RETURNS — Wise County today could see the hottest temperatures yet this summer as a heat advisory has been issued for today and Thursday. With 2,719 votes cast on Friday, that brought the two-week early vote total to 30,846, representing 55 percent of all registered voters in the county. Angrej Singh, 46, of Fort Worth, who owns the Punjabi Dhabba restaurant near Alvord TIME TO FACE THE MUSIC — The 143rd Wise County Old Settlers Reunion free concert series begins tonight at Joe Wheeler Park in Decatur. today at First United Methodist Church in Decatur with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. After another unseasonably warm day today with a high near 84 and strong south winds, storms are likely after midnight ahead of a cold front that will move through the area. Northwest High School will move from 5A to 6A, according to the 2024-25 and 2025-26 Reclassification and Realignment released Friday. today through Thursday morning. D. In Trauma Service Area E, which includes Wise County and the Metroplex, there were 100 ICU beds available. Detour signs will be posted north and south of the bridge. 81/287 when his RAINY START TO WEEK — Rain and fog greeted morning commuters Monday, but temperatures were staying just warm enough to keep local roadways in good shape. 380, received some of the heaviest snow . 12 Decatur Lady Eagles improved to 14-6 with a sweep against 3A 11th-ranked Gunter, 26-24, 25-16, 25-22. The expenditure was funded through the county’s $9. Worsening drought, windy conditions and warmer-than-normal October temperatures have Five people were killed in a wreck Wednesday morning on U. VOLLEYBALL RESULTS — The 4A No. Tuesday at the intersection near Paradise. 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Daily Update; 2025 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South About the Wise County Messenger Established in 1880, the Wise County Messenger is one of Wise County’s oldest business institutions and its largest newspaper. Business U. president to a number of local propositions. On the recommendation of Wise County Fire Marshal Jeff Doughty, Wise County Commissioners voted Monday to replace it’s current weather-based burn ban with a 90-day ban on outdoor burning. . Search for: Search Submit. 9 inches in Greenwood, 2. However, around $300,000 of that funding will be returned to the Texas Comptroller’s Office 6 HURT IN COTTONDALE AREA WRECK — Six people were injured, including one critically, in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Farm Roads 51 and 2123 Thanksgiving afternoon. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN — Skies will be sunny today with a high of 89 and a 20 percent chance of storms this afternoon. According to Wise County EMS Chief Randall Preuninger, one person was transported via ground ambulance after a three-vehicle wreck involving two 18-wheelers on U. 4 at First Baptist Church in Boyd. He was 75. today for the general election, which features a number of races from U. S. Like 2023, U. This weekend will bring high temperatures in the lower-80s with overnight lows in the mid- to upper-50s. 37 percent Sunday. to 5 p. On Sept. With the change, City Hall hours have been extended to 7 a. Since March, 2024 when Paul moved to Arizona, he has called the state his home. Decatur Fire Department Public Information Officer Susan Gómez said the blaze began at about 2:40 p. Where are they now? New Arrivals; Weddings, Engagements & Anniversaries; Wise Culture; Submit a Wedding Announcement 2024 Wise Breaking News; News Briefs; Crime Report; Submit News; UPDATE. Daily Update; 2025 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 ‹ÿ?ŒHMê Ð >ç}™iÕÛú¼ T 5x€:(‘ »]¶kÊ eËWõ%k ‘¤P¦ 5 êæßÛ²³´Ç ÚAFArÀ™!s :Hä÷þû¿êw÷¨jzfTîÑh«F‹³«ƒ‘´€ïÿþjõ COMMUNITY LEADER MARTIN WOODRUFF DIES — Martin Woodruff, a community pillar most known for his years of service to the City of Decatur, died Monday. Another round of precipitation will move in this afternoon. WOMAN ARRESTED IN HOUSE FIRES — A Runaway Bay woman was arrested for arson early Tuesday morning in a fire that destroyed her home and heavily damaged another. Call/text Tiffany at 940-399-8594. Temperatures could reach up to 102 degrees today with heat index Breaking News; News Briefs; Crime Report; Submit News; UPDATE. In that tax note issuance, the county budgeted RAIN REPORT — Some areas of Wise County received nearly 3 inches of rain over the weekend. 1 for Wise County in 2025. Browser Extension. GIRLS BASKETBALL RESULTS — Decatur (26-5, 8-0) claimed its eighth District 8-4A victory with a 78-2 win over Castleberry. Allison Beamon, 52, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, which took place on U. Of the 27. 2: COUNTY ROAD 4371 — A woman stated a wedding ring was stolen from a friendsgiving party after she set it down. Beryl made landfall this morning near Matagorda as a Category 1 hurricane with sustained winds of 80 miles per hour. HOT, AND GETTING HOTTER — Wise County remains under a heat advisory until 8 tonight. today and 10 a. Wise County Pct. The wreck occurred in the 1200 block of County Road 4698 near Boyd. today at Chico Cemetery. In total, 105 stories have been published about Wise County, Texas which Ground News 2 HURT IN WRECKS — Two people were sent to area hospitals after sustaining injuries in two separate wrecks Thursday night and Friday morning. 21 in Decatur, 2. 5 cents, 22. Tony De La Cerda, the wreck occurred 5:35 a. SUNNY DAY, RAINY NIGHT — It will be mostly sunny in Wonderful Wise today with a high in the low 70s. Krum at Bridgeport (22-5, 5-1), 2 p. The tornado formed southeast of Paradise, near County Road 4287 where it produced structural Racey Burden Age: 31 Job title: First Officer Company/Organization: Southwest Airlines Residence: Houston Hometown: Decatur Briefly describe your career path/journey? What led you to where you are today? I was working at the Messenger as a reporter when I first started taking flight lessons with my dad as my instructor. Daily Update; 2025 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 VEHICLE INSPECTION ELIMINATION WORRIES SHOP OWNERS — Wise County drivers will no longer need to get their vehicles inspected starting Jan. ONLY IN WISEMONDAY, DEC. , first responders were dispatched to a single-vehicle wreck involving a white Chevrolet 3500 passenger van that overturned in the median along the northbound lanes of U. 20, Smith granted a motion by Horner to move his capital murder trial out of Wise County, and the judge ordered CONTRACTOR FOUND DEAD IN COURTHOUSE — A contractor working on the Wise County Courthouse restoration project was found dead inside the building Friday morning. Court records show Bales, 37, entered a plea of guilty to the third degree felony Wise County Messenger, Decatur, Texas. 287 near Farm 1655 in the Alvord area. 81/287 in the Alvord area has now resulted in four deaths. Glenn Hejny, 58, of Ennis was found on the second floor of the courthouse at around 6:40 a. 31, First Financial Bank (Decatur branch only) will accept donations of bottled water and snacks for the Decatur Fire Department. Yesterday and overnight, rainfall totals included 0. 81/287 in the Alvord and Decatur areas with multiple reports of MOBILE FOOD PANTRY — The Decatur Cares Mobile Food Pantry is 7 to 9 a. BREAKING NEWS: Members of the Wise County Sheriff's Office found two deceased individuals when they made entry into the RV with a reported barricaded subject on County Road 1591 After meeting in closed session, the Bridgeport City Council voted 5-0 to authorize City Manager Mike Murray to finalize negotiations with RDL, LLC for the sale of city-owned Links to Newspaper Clippings, PDFs, Text and Funeral Home Obituaries: 2024 (Current) Hawkins Funeral Homes. ‹ÿ?ŒHMú! :|Îû [Zÿëd³ºV¿Ãð"°ÀS ¤S ^¥¦T†z“ÛŸ#£‹ Ïœó7Û¿ßþ+3Í—éeM(e •*£(g"e  °{z¦jfwQu{w¨Úà ¥ íÑ ²Ê÷Ì FORMER COACH PLEADS GUILTY TO FELONY THEFT — Former Bridgeport Bulls soccer coach JD Bales pleaded guilty Tuesday to a felony theft charge following an investigation that found evidence he used a district credit card at a Houston strip club last summer. The previous record was 53 percent set during the presidential election of 2020, which Established in 1880, the Wise County Messenger is one of Wise County’s oldest business institutions and its largest newspaper. Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Decatur, Texas, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. To send expressions of sympathy to Paul Two people were transported to local hospitals after sustaining injuries in a two-vehicle wreck near Rhome Wednesday afternoon. In 2022, there were four more tragic deaths of Wise County students: Jonathan Gonzalez, Maycie South, Athena Strand and Samantha Thomas. One of the vehicles involved left the northbound lanes of the highway and entered southbound traffic on RECORD PERCENTAGE VOTE EARLY — More Wise County residents voted early this year than in any other previous election. Thursday, Oct. SHOOTING VICTIM DIES — A man who was shot at a home near Paradise early Sunday morning has died from his wounds, according to the sheriff’s office. Daily Update; 2025 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 YOUTH FAIR RESULTS — The Wise County Youth Fair results section is inserted into the midweek Messenger on newsstands today. The wreck occurred at about 4:30 p. Daily Update; ONLY IN WISEMONDAY, DEC. Many newer obituaries that were not in the papers came from The Wise County Heritage Museum has One person was taken to a Metroplex hospital after suffering injuries in a Christmas Day rollover wreck Wednesday. Daily Update; Wise County’s participation in Senate Bill 22 grant funding provided a $1 million boost to the county budget for law enforcement and prosecutor office pay this year. ” Rescue-1, Squad-1, Medic-4, Wise County ESD No. 5 cents per $100 valuation. 1, 2025, as a new state law to eliminate the Vehicle Safety Inspection Program for non-commercial vehicles goes into effect. Those personally affected by the loss, as well as community members who wish to show their support for the law An Azle man was killed after colliding with an 18-wheeler while attempting to turn onto Texas 114 from Farm Road 51 Tuesday afternoon. The burn ban is Breaking News; News Briefs; Crime Report; Submit News; UPDATE. 1 and Boyd Police Department responded to the emergency. Death dominated the headlines in Wise County. Breaking News; News Briefs; Crime Report; Submit News; UPDATE. -noon Saturday. Fatal motor vehicle accidents on U. while Love was responding to a wreck call on the roadway. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 143 counties, including Wise, due to the risk of wildfires across the state. today at Decatur Church of Christ with burial at Oaklawn Some are from 'The Bridgeport Index', some from 'The Wise County Messenger', and others are from sometimes unidentified local newspapers. us. Find out if Wise County Messenger is biased and reliable and if their media bias is left, center, or r McKinley Bradford was found guilty of the murder of Chico resident John Freeman by a Wise County jury Monday afternoon. BURN BAN CONTINUES — Wise County’s burn ban is in effect for the fourth day in a row due to elevated fire conditions. Hawkins The state reported just 394 available ICU beds. 75 is for the county’s road and bridge fund. starts today. Per the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) crash report released Sunday, the 2 HURT IN RHOME WRECK — Two people were transported to local hospitals after sustaining injuries in a two-vehicle wreck near Rhome Wednesday afternoon. Four ambulances were dispatched to the SUIT UP AND SAY BOO — Bridgeport Main Street’s Suit Up and Say Boo event is 5-6 p. 81/287 near the north city limits of Rhome. Tuesday on Farm Road 1810 near DONATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT — From today through Oct. The heat advisory is in effect from noon to 8 p. Torres was a resident of South Wise County. Beginning tomorrow, penalties and interest begin. for HEAT ADVISORY — After a run of below-average temperatures, Wise County will be under a heat advisory today as scorching temperatures return this week. Wise Health System had 20 patients admitted with COVID-19 as of Tuesday. Paradise resident Heath Smith, who is listed as the school board’s Place 3 member and current vice president, was one of three people pronounced dead at the scene on ‹ÿ?ŒHMú! :|Îû2Óª·õy¥0 Æ ER’e‘ ;ܶåºì±]s)´ ˆHJ(“€šu3¢?ß½þŸþ?SÍ;Ç !•vÑ¥¢‰¹KEé¢Ñý? Æofwù ß ¸Ô3¨ e ¼@ÊÖŸÙ%¸Xê$0(d’ )SÄ¥Ø9¥¦Ž±rWï:ò:«sëNîü ©ýuô ˆˆ š´5‘¥"²d éh;>Ù²-Œ¬ƒ, cë;áHýÜ&&Q *7Ÿž¯B. With a 4-0 record at the Brownwood state qualifier tournament last weekend, Decatur punched its ticket back to the Division II 7-on-7 state tournament, to be held June 25-26 at Veterans Park and Athletic The Decatur Rotary Club will sponsor a drive from 1-6 p. While ice could be seen forming on tree branches, roadways were wet but not icy this morning around Decatur as temperatures stayed right at 32 degrees most of the night. Northwest High School’s enrollment was 2,550 on UIL Snapshot Day in Horner is facing a potential death penalty in the 2022 murder case of 7-year Athena Strand. 2 at Medical City Decatur. View local obituaries in Wise County, Texas. 81/287 was the Wise County road subject to the most fatalities. Multiple medical helicopters transported patients from the scene. Monday until 6 a. After joining the Decatur City Council in 2004, Woodruff would go on to lead as Decatur’s mayor for eight-and-a-half years. 45 in Bridgeport. Call Beverly at 940-683-8790. New Arrivals; Weddings, Engagements & Anniversaries; Submit a Wedding Announcement; Submit an Anniversary Announcement 2025 Wise County Three people were shot and killed Friday afternoon in the Cottondale and Paradise areas in what appears to be a domestic incident. According to Alvord Fire Department assistant chief Jordan Hodges, crews were dispatched to a manufactured home in the 1900 block of Parker Dairy Road at about 6:15 a. Temperatures close to 100 degrees with heat index values up to 106 are expected. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church in Decatur. 9 in Cottondale. Newton of Decatur in Rhome 11 days ago. FIREFIGHTERS BATTLE BLAZE NEAR SCHOOLS — Firefighters from around Wise County rushed to the scene of a large grass fire that ignited next to two Decatur ISD campuses Monday afternoon. 2025 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 ALVORD HOME DESTROYED IN BLAZE — Several local fire departments fought the flames of an early morning house fire in Alvord Thursday. Read more in the midweek Wise County Messenger on newsstands today. 24 capital murder indictment, arguing that the district attorney’s office had disregarded the judge’s earlier A LOOK BACK AT 2024 — The final Messenger newspaper issue of the year includes a look back at the top news and sports stories of the year along with memorable quotes and photos. 287 safety improvements, courthouse restoration, future water resources and Breaking News; News Briefs; Crime Report; Submit News; UPDATE. today in the CVS parking lot, 805 W. Preuninger said one person listed in BRIDGE REPLACEMENT — County Road 3451 will be closed for approximately four months for a bridge replacement project starting Monday. And to be honest, it still feels surreal. tx. 81/287 were an unfortunate theme for the year — 4 KILLED, 10 HURT IN ROLLOVER WRECK — The deadly rollover wreck Wednesday morning on U. On Monday, Gov. 28, 1947, in Wichita Falls. She was born Oct. 75 is for the general fund and 4. The man did not want to cooperate and did not wish to pursue criminal charges. wise. Obituaries; Submit Obituary; LIFESTYLE. The greatest chance of rain is this afternoon and tonight. New Arrivals; Weddings, Engagements & Anniversaries; Submit a Wedding Announcement; Submit an Anniversary Announcement About the Wise County Messenger. today. 8 million bond issuance approved by the court in May. FUNERALS — Service for Patricia Taylor, 79, of Boyd is 2 p. Normal business hours will resume Monday. 81/287 near STORM CHANCES IN FORECAST — After an unusually dry October, Wise County could break the dry spell and see strong, even severe, storms overnight. 17, local first responders worked six separate major accidents that led to patients being transported to the hospital, with one wreck near Boonsville requiring two ONLY IN WISESATURDAY, OCT. 5, 2023 in Fort Worth. Conditions will change overnight with rain Wise County, especially portions north of U. Love got his start in law . to 4 p. Some storms could be severe, WCSO OPENS DEATH INVESTIGATION — Two people were found dead and one other injured at a Newark home Wednesday. The percentage was 11. Vote totals below represent local vote totals only. BASEBALL SCRIMMAGES — Decatur will tune-up against Sanger at home today at 4 p. Have a safe and happy holiday BURN BAN DAY — The National Weather Service has issued an elevated fire warning for today, meaning the county’s burn ban is active, according to the Wise County Fire Marshal’s Office. ARREST MADE IN FATAL HIT-AND-RUN WRECK — A Decatur man was arrested Tuesday morning and charged in the fatal hit-and-run wreck that resulted in the death of Jerry W. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in THURSDAY FOOTBALL — Alvord (5-3, 2-1) will host Whitewright for Senior Night tonight at 7 at Bulldog Stadium. The 35-year-old Fort Dodge man was killed in a single-vehicle car accident browse over 25 Wise County & Decatur, Texas obituary indexes, including newspaper obituaries, death indexes, funeral home obituaries. Paradise will square off in a Wise County matchup against Alvord 6 p. Wise County Messenger, Decatur, Texas. ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP — If you care for, or care about, someone with Alzheimer’s, the Wise Alzheimer’s The winter weather that blanketed Wise County this week has caused Wise County basketball programs to reschedule games originally scheduled for Friday. COUNTY APPROVES NEARLY $1 MILLION FOR WCSO EXPENDITURES — Commissioners OK’d a $913,776 purchase to replace Wise County Sheriff’s Office vehicles, body cams and in-car systems Monday. 44,319 likes · 4,443 talking about this. 81/287 North at County Road 4838. By June 2023, Handley was able to give away 15 scholarships for Wise County graduates. Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur is ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ—™V½íÏ+‰à1 )’ºÉ† ®²åº\c»æRh ‘”P& 5 êfD ¾{ý?ý ¦šv&• Ci ‹R'§P4. QUILT SHOW — The Wise County Quilt Guild’s Quilt Show 2024 is 10 a. Between Dec. The Bridgeport Sissies According to Wise County EMS Administrator Randall Preuninger, the child was in “serious condition. 15 in Bridgeport and 1. FUNERALS — Service for Jeffry Scott Wolf, 60, of Decatur is 10 a. Originally scheduled for Friday, the game was moved up due to the potential for inclement weather. 5. Defense attorneys for Robert Aaron Morairity Jr. FUNERALS — Service for Beverly Jean Johnson, 85, of Boyd is 11 a. -4 p. Cars can line up in the parking lot at Miller and Pecan streets. Ê póËþƒÀ8ý ‰sC‘‡Ï28}3¦¾SRƒ4ô¼XÖ|=Þ1“|Â`%G791lSó BwŸ@Ó cAð †ÊF=Ê¢p’ . VOLLEYBALL RESULTS — Decatur (23-13, 10-2) remains tied for first in District 7-4A with Eagle Mountain after the Lady Eagles swept Burkburnett at home Tuesday, 25-21 Brandy Nicole Price, 32, of Chico, along with three minor children ages 3, 7 and 10 were pronounced dead at the scene by Wise County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Kim Redman. Paradise (16-9 CITY HALL CLOSED — New Fairview City Hall will be closed today for staff development/training. m. Wise County Messenger: Links to the Local Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Wise County, Texas, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. The 14-foot boat is stationed in Decatur and designed specifically for use by first responders, with a light-weight design that can be used in both lakes and rivers or flooded roadways. Graveside: 2 p. Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin said deputies responded to a home in Cottondale RESCUE BOAT READY TO RESPOND — Wise County EMS has a new, jet-propelled swift water boat available for water rescues. New Arrivals; Weddings, Engagements & Anniversaries; Submit a Wedding Announcement; Submit an Anniversary Announcement NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CONFIRMS TORNADO — The National Weather Service yesterday confirmed that the damage south and southeast of Decatur from Monday’s storm was caused by an EF-0 tornado with maximum winds of 85 miles per hour. Rescuers had to extricate at least one patient from a vehicle according to radio traffic of first responders at the scene. Wissmann turned himself into the jail Wednesday morning and was released after Legacy is updated regularly throughout the day with submissions from newspapers, funeral homes, and direct from the community. 55 of an inch in Decatur and 0. FUNERALS — Service for Don Stone, 88, is 10 a. The forecast calls for a high near 100 degrees with heat index values as high as 107. “The main use will be responding to floods and on FLOOD WATCH ISSUED — Wise County will be under a flood watch from 10 a. 66 in Alvord, 2. According to a preliminary crash report provided by Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Fire COUNTY APPROVES BUDGET, TAX RATE — Wise County Commissioners unanimously approved adopting a 27. Paul was born on Dec. 8 percent Thursday. today and will See all of the breaking Decatur, Texas local news, events, and much more. Saturday’s rain caused a few issues on the roadways, particularly on U. Boyd hosts Benbrook at 5 p. FUNERALS — Graveside service for Chad Peek, 47, of Alvord is 10 a. -This weather event up to this point is the first round. Bagged hamburger lunches to-go are available SOFTBALL SCRIMMAGES — Decatur will host Frisco Emerson for its fourth scrimmage tonight at 6. ºT4:9åÚEé¢Ñ½÷ßÿžÿw—3Xô 5 *Bi ¨³Þÿ A Wise County grand jury met June 20 and returned the following felony indictments: Search for: Breaking News; News Briefs; Crime Report; Submit News; UPDATE. Hodges said the two occupants of the home were BURN BAN STILL ACTIVE — With elevated fire conditions still in place, Wise County’s burn ban is in effect today. The Messenger operated in different locations in the county early in its existence, has been published in Decatur, Texas since 1885. Daily Update; 2025 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity Breaking News; News Briefs; Crime Report; Submit News; UPDATE. 22, 1935, in Decatur, the son of Dorrel Jones and Julia Jake, a fourth-generation Wise County native, was born Jan. EAGLES SOAR BACK TO 7-ON-7 STATE TOURNAMENT — For the second consecutive year, the Decatur Eagles will attempt to bring home a summer title. A record-setting high in the mid-80s is expected today with winds at 10-20 mph before a cold front rolls in after midnight. His 16 years of service on the council — and 19 with the DECATUR TEEN KILLED IN RHOME WRECK — One person was killed in a single vehicle wreck in Rhome Saturday afternoon. The Decatur Lady Eagles will travel to battle Grapevine. to 5:30 p. Wise County Messenger. co. Triple-digit high temperatures are expected throughout the week. Monday through Thursday. 30, 2024, in Glendale, Arizona at the age of 89. “Our mission is to support emergency services that may become overwhelmed by YOUTH FAIR WEEK IS HERE — Today marks the start of the 71st Annual Wise County Youth Fair at the Wise County Fairgrounds in Decatur. , 45, had filed a motion to quash the Aug. New Arrivals; Weddings, Engagements & Anniversaries; Submit a Wedding Announcement; Submit an Anniversary Announcement Breaking News; News Briefs; Crime Report; Submit News; UPDATE. If you weren’t part of the 55 percent of registered voters who cast an early ballot, you can vote today at your assigned voting precinct. I’m applying that same energy to B-Sides in 2025. For information, visit tax. , while Paradise heads to Mineral Wells at 6 p. 24, 2024, at Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport; interment will follow at Paradise Cemetery. -7 p. SERVICES for Mark Thomas, 71, and Stephen Smith Funeral services for Derrell Burton Smith, 90, of Paradise, will be held at 2 p. Clark puts his state of the county address in podcast form, addressing major developments that are occurring in Wise County, like U. A visitation was held Wednesday, Oct. She is survived by her sons, Stephen and wife, Karen, Charles and wife, Lisa and Zeke and wife, Bri; daughter, Rosalyn and husband, Josh; brother, David Stout; sisters, Betty Ann Kirby and Jerry Miller; and 13 grandchildren. at the intersection of U. at Decatur Church of Christ. CITY MOVES TO 4-DAY WEEK — The City of Alvord will transition to a four-day work week beginning today. Lawmakers argued that eliminating the inspections would save time and reduce CHRISTMAS BBQ SALE — The Greenwood Masonic Lodge is holding a Christmas barbecue sale, including brisket, ham, sausage, turkey breast and ribs. SUSPECTED HUMAN SMUGGLING COULD INVOLVE CARTEL — Law enforcement believes the owner of a local restaurant may have been working with the cartel to bring people into the United States illegally, according to newly available public records in the case. He currently sits in the Wise County Jail with bonds set at $20,000, $12,500 and $2,500 for the respective 2025 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur PROPERTY TAXES DUE TODAY — Remember that property taxes are due today. UIL RELEASES CONFERENCE CUTOFF NUMBERS — Wise County will officially have its first Conference 6A high school starting next school year. This is YOUR Wise County Messenger, a community newspaper serving Wise County. So for all of You can also call the Wise County voter registration office at 940-626-4453. Search for Breaking By Messenger Staff | on November 25, 2024 LADY EAGLES WIN STATE TITLE — Decatur (32-13) claimed its sixth overall state title by defeating Bellville 3-1 in the 4A Division I championship match Friday at Garland’s Curtis Culwell Center, 25-22, 25-21, 24-26, 25-23. Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport is handling The capital murder case against a Decatur man accused of killing his wife and 11-year-old daughter will move forward following a hearing in 271st District Court last week. If you haven’t voted since the 2020 election, you might Breaking News; News Briefs; Crime Report; Submit News; UPDATE. 22, 1935, in Decatur, the son of Dorrel Jones and Julia Bellah. 2025 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627 STRICTER BURN BAN NOW IN PLACE — Wise County is now under 90-day burn ban as drought conditions continue to affect North Texas. tonight to kick off the live music series. CHECK BEFORE YOU LIGHT THE FUSE — According to the county Any breaking news will be posted at WCMessenger. at the Decatur Visitor Center. Alvord ISD Police Chief Tony Vo said in a message posted on the district’s Facebook page that a staff member received a phone call at WISE COUNTY TO ASSIST BERYL RESPONSE — Wise County EMS deployed assets over the weekend to assist as Hurricane Beryl approached the Texas Coast. Tony De La Cerda, the wreck occurred 1:09 p. Rainfall totals from All other Wise County varsity volleyball matches are scheduled for 4:30 p. The event will include food, school supply giveaway, games, water Breaking News; News Briefs; Crime Report; Submit News; UPDATE. The suspect in the case, Jose Diaz ‹ÿ?ŒHMê Ð >ç}™iÕÛþ¼ t 5H‚Ôe‘ »]¶jË}ùìkd- "’ Ê$ &@ÝŒØÏwÿß½2µ”É÷6”‚Ìåï\¤È ¡‚ä®{zF5³ Va ° xUàYœ« É7äI×3»X WCSO DEPUTY DIES IN WRECK — Wise County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Lex Allen Love, 26, was killed in a single-vehicle wreck on County Road 4421 east of U. March 22 at The Big White Barn, 933 County Road 4010. Daily Update; BLOOD DRIVE — Alvord Community will host a Carter BloodCare blood drive 11 a. The public speaking contest is 10 a. Wise County Chief Deputy Craig Johnson said deputies responded to a home in the 200 block of County Road 4874 in Newark just after noon for a welfare concern after the office received a call from a person saying they had not been able 3 JUVENILES INJURED IN UTV ACCIDENT — Three juveniles were transported to local hospitals after being injured in a UTV accident Saturday afternoon. The head-on collision involved three vehicles, according to Wise County EMS Administrator Randall Preuninger. wqyz zxny dhhja xafld ohcerwc suhd xdbxohol jul xxkiy bpbexj