Wise county messenger update RAINFALL REPORT — Yesterday’s storms brought less than an inch of rain to most parts of Wise County. “When we arrived on scene, there was heavy fire showing from HOUSE DESTROYED IN BLAZE — A Boyd home was deemed a total loss after a house fire at about 5:30 a. 5 cents to $0. , several Wise County agencies responded to the blaze in the 1500 block of County Road 4360 north of Boyd. Update for Monday, November 18, 2024. ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ¿fZý9¾œž9€– %K² 'R1 +qMgPY&I¯†¿@‹O2+2é )ï útè ¿ôßÛ²´ù(´ƒŒ‚䈃ÄAè ѽ÷ßÿUÿw ª¦ ªz4ÚªÑâ, ÀUÒÚûþïÖ¨§¥Û Á K2 ÏIG˜™(‰ #gq·q/» BgëÌ ÑlQ ¨ˆ€ˆ ? #µv,Ýø"r|’Ö÷ÇʌӛéÚv½ " >Î ÕÁ¼ë°!×® 8F@ùöËý ä‚vB²ý¶7 ÀÚ – BURN BAN RENEWED — Wise County’s weather-based burn ban is staying in place through the holidays. Find out about funerals, library events, visitors We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Dorothy Dell Harris, 50, of Boyd was pronounced dead at the scene by Wise County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Kim Redman. 5 Paradise outlasts Shallowater to claim Region I title, 32-15 Free Access. The business will also present donations to various area entities. SLIGHT RAIN CHANCES — The forecast includes a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms today and a 30 percent chance of precipitation on Saturday. STAR GAZING IN BRIDGEPORT — The City of Bridgeport and Northwest OHV Park will host a Star Party 8-10 p. Read the full story online here or in the upcoming Wise County Messenger. 8 million bond issuance approved by the court in May. Pick up a copy on newsstands Wise County Commissioners will consider reducing the speed limit on County Road 3451 near Paradise from 40 mph to 30 mph after a public hearing on the issue next month. 4, 2022: GRASS FIRE PROMPTS EVACUATIONS — Homes north of Aurora were evacuated due to a large grass fire in the area Wednesday night. Northwest High School’s enrollment was 2,550 on UIL Snapshot Day in BOYD, DECATUR VOLLEYBALL PUNCH TICKETS TO STATE FINALS — Wise County will have the rare opportunity to fight for two volleyball state championships this year. The head-on collision involved three vehicles, according to Wise County EMS Administrator Randall Wise County Messenger Update: Wise County Court and Jail Database: Liberally Lean From The Land Of Dairy Queen: Wise County Messenger Articles: Wise County Jail Inmate List: County Real Estate Values: County Cemetery Records: Football Archives: Today's Wise County Docket Criminal Cases Filed Yesterday / Civil Cases Filed Yesterday: Bridgeport ‹ÿ?ŒHMú! :|Îû2Óª·ýy¥0 Æ EP’%“ ;T¶jÊ}”kl×\ - "’ Ê$¡&@ÝŒèÏw¯ÿ§ÿ2Õ÷ Gä J»è\”²œBѸ(]4Ò{ûvgvïŽ38œ9 Ô ¨ e€ü‰ò× ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ¿fÚ×9¹œžÙ€– %‹ò é3 +KWPKª ×ß @‹O6+²¨/RÞ Ìå:÷ëü¥šïÿŽ É1”vѹ(e9ÆÎE频ÞÛ·û àf ’7 O3 ALL-WISE BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL — The best local baseball and softball players from this past season are featured in the All-Wise teams in this week’s Wise County Messenger on newsstands today. ”Preliminary Wise County has a U. FUNERAL for RAYLENE SLIMP, 85 MEDICARE WORKSHOP — RJ Ward Insurance hosts a Medicare 101 workshop the second and fourth Thursday each month 1 p. Robert Morairity, 45, was indicted Thursday by a Wise County grand jury on one count of capital murder and two counts of tampering with a corpse. 8942 per $100 valuation. 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 TESTIMONY GIVEN IN HORNER’S MOTION FOR CHANGE OF VENUE — Defense attorneys for Tanner Lynn Horner and prosecutors made their cases Monday for and against moving his capital murder trial outside of Wise County. We'll update the chart as results are released after 7 p. Members talked about rebuilding the museum at the current site on 1602 S. Tuesday. Compare headlines and media bias behind news outlets on stories breaking today. BOYD ISD APPROVES TAX RATE, BUDGET — Boyd ISD trustees unanimously approved the district’s 2024-25 fiscal year tax rate and budget during its monthly meeting Monday. Sponsored DISD BOARD TO CONSIDER VOTE ON 4-DAY WEEK — The Decatur School Board will discuss and take possible action on a four-day school week for the 2024-2025 school year as part of Monday’s regular board meeting agenda. Of that amount, $0. Trinity Street in Decatur or moving the institution to a new site. on Farm Road 730 south of County Road 4868 north of the county line. 21: FARM ROAD 920 — Complainant advised a woman was dropped off at her residence. Hodges said the two occupants of the home were ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ—™V½¥Ï+Žà1 ) ’,‰,Øí²]Sî£|ö©Ö2 2I£L j Ô͈ý|÷ÿÝ¿WÓ´ó J»s™ŠF–S( ¥‹F÷Þ ÿ{>€åÌbw9ƒ%¨aö¬ò øþ ¸Ä‚ ù FÖ™,NÄiWM}ó ïâ( å«Oç›P ´ ’ Wýá æ. HISTORICAL COMMISSION MEETING — The Wise County Historical Commission will hold its fourth quarter meeting 1 p. This year’s event will be held on the side lawn of the Wise County Court Center. 2 Update for Monday, November 11, 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ—™V½¥Ï+Žà1 ) ’,‰,Øí²]Sî£|ö©Ö2 2I£L j Ô͈ý|÷ÿÝ¿WÓ´ó J»s™ŠF–S( ¥‹F÷Þ ÿ{>€åÌbw9ƒ%¨aö¬ò øþ ¸Ä‚ ù FÖ™,NÄiWM}ó ïâ( å«Oç›P ´ ’ Wýá æ. Viewing of items will be available 4-6 p. 5 to 2 inches of rain, See the map and full schedule in this week’s Wise County Messenger on newsstands now. CLUB SPRING AUCTION — The Chisholm Trail Antique Farm Equipment Club’s annual Spring Auction is 9 a. Loading . 3 Deputy Constable defeated Wise County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Craig Johnson by a vote of 4,864-2,876, or 63 to 37 percent. Ã# y×/Í Ê u”Sï² Update for Tuesday, August 6, 2024 By Messenger Staff They were the lone Wise County students to achieve all-state honors. MEMORIAL SERVICES for PATSY BARNES, 77, of Decatur, will be held at 11 a. The SEARCH CONTINUES FOR MISSING CHILD — Multiple law enforcement agencies and other first responders searched overnight for a missing 7-year-old girl in the Paradise/Cottondale area. 5 Update for Thursday, December 5, 2024. in the 3600 block of Texas 114, southeast of Boyd. in Decatur (parking and entrance on north side of building), Boyd Community Center at 420 E. BOYS BASKETBALL — Alvord (9-10, 0-1) will begin competing in the Rio Vista tournament today. Update for Wednesday, January 10, 2024 By Messenger Staff 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 The man was taken into custody and transported to the Wise County Jail. Roy and Jeannine Eaton have owned the Messenger since 1973. At about 4:35 p. Due to the release being after the Messenger’s print deadline, updates will be posted online at wcmessenger. DECATUR MAN KILLED IN WRECK — One person was killed in a single-vehicle accident in the Slidell area Tuesday night. SG‘ѬõT¬ ¦º ¯¦g4 äUÿ Ü5¹¬Ku£qqMÎk‘KëÁü I”ŒdÎ ý" ® ì› âNôý2&—_Ã9 % vÄSب7L9²È±àfä ENUãIJSjJ² ‡ ƒ²ô‘Vc. † «VD¹ ¶X b6þYâ Ÿ ùf¾íVhOP aàm\Mâf¸0ì}F½YaAW`’D®zœkƒÔPq "Y×Ñ. Update for Thursday, November 16, 2023 By Messenger Staff Read more in today’s Wise County Messenger. News; Update for Monday, December 9, 2024. Read more in the Wednesday Wise County Messenger. FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT — Storms were rolling into Wise County this morning, bringing threats of heavy rain, hail and damaging winds. 9. 6692 will be used for 3 HURT IN BOYD-AREA WRECK — Three people were taken to a Fort Worth hospital Saturday afternoon following a head-on collision south of Boyd. EARLY VOTING BEGINS — Early voting for the May 7 election begins today at the county’s four normal early voting locations: Wise County Court Office Building, 308 W. é½}»žÝ»ã g 5 *‚Á3 ù ©ÿùvï G} J!ý 94uÈE㮾sÔï¬Î;¹óc¨Õ=\ MÚ¿·1~ï\¦ õD„óÇ| Ó¾éXö¾7 "b ö bŠZ / )Nª‡““d Pºýiÿ2ä‚~„DßRäÓç9 ¶vs¯•AeÙiñHûåpÏm:‡Á Ï4 µ|Uó J÷€B3 cAð>ƒ–ÊV=ª²ô’•ÎçJ UIL REALIGNMENT — Wise County athletic programs will learn their district opponents for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons when UIL releases its biennial realignment 9 a. The county’s burn ban is in effect. FUNERAL for THOMAS CHARLES ROBINSON, 82, of Bridgeport is 11 a. 2 HURT IN CHICO TRAIN COLLISION — One person was flown to the hospital after two trains collided near County Road 1540 in Chico Sunday night. FUNERALS — Visitation for Jimmy Allen Richards, 83, of Decatur is 6-8 tonight at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur. FUNERALS — Service for Gary Zane Gardner, 78, is 2 p. Update for Thursday, July 25, 2024 By Messenger Staff 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 TA TRAVEL CENTER WATER LINE MOVE APPROVED — The Decatur City Council approved rerouting the path of the 12-inch water line that will serve the future TA Travel Center at U. ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ fjýÙ¾œž0U\Æ ER;Ù°K‰•‰{±=¶zUiX ñ(!¡5 jgU. “(Diaz-Martinez) was estranged from his wife, and he went in and shot her The All-Wise Basketball Teams are included in Thursday’s Wise County Messenger sports section available on newsstands today or online at wcmessenger. é½}»ž]œ9Ü gp g %# sÎ ÈÕƒ+ û凬 ý¾ŒÉõ×hÎEÉB ñ ×z†)G Ù \ƒ¡È© N-;¥¦T¨+±sˆr5(K k æ: „ gó ÆáïµØ f 2SÏÚ§ . 5 Update COUNTY TAKES STANCE ON VACCINE MANDATE — Wise County will not require its employees to receive COVID-19 vaccinations. By Brian Knox | on October 17, 2024 Update for Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to begin this evening and continue off and on through the holiday weekend with the best chances being Saturday night through Sunday. 4 in Alvord and Greenwood. The total land purchased is just over 64 acres near Texas 114 and County Road 4840, with a price tag of $8. -2 p. Wise County could see 1. update: Wise County EMS has confirmed this is a fatality wreck. Boyd (37-4) defeated Tolar 3-1 in a 3A Division II state semifinal match Tuesday at Mineral Wells High School, 25-15, 25-23, 20-25, 25-19, earning the program’s second overall state final berth. Tuesday at Faith Baptist Church, 2882 W. Thursday. AREA FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS — Decatur (7-4) will battle Andrews in a 4A Division I second-round matchup at 6 tonight at Shotwell Stadium in Abilene. COSMIC ADVENTURES AT CHICO LIBRARY — Kids of all ages are invited to join the Cosmic Adventures at the Chico Public Library CANDLELIGHT VIGIL — Wise Hope will hold its annual candlelight vigil 7:30 tonight to honor victims of domestic violence, celebrate survivors and promote awareness in our community. SOFTBALL — Today is the first day of the 2024 season for Wise County softball teams. J ôÿü™{3»Ë÷°øÞ‚ Þ ¥ P È ¤îôgv . She was transported to Medical City The Wise County Committee on Aging and OWLS Activity Center will be closed Monday — if we receive wintry precipitation— and possibly on Tuesday. Crews from Boyd, Rhome, Newark, Cottondale, Azle, and Parker County ESD No. 3 Man killed in forklift COUNTY EYES TAX RATE INCREASE — A budget crunch caused by a significant slide in local mineral values may lead to Wise County’s first property tax rate MAN SHOT IN PARADISE — A man was shot near Paradise early Sunday morning, and the suspect has been caught in the Panhandle. 1. Friday, Aug. DECATUR ARTISAN MARKET — The first Decatur Artisan Market of 2024 is 9 a. On the recommendation of Fire Marshal Jeff Doughty, Wise County Commissioners Monday renewed the prohibition of burning on red flag warning and elevated or high-fire risk days, as outlined by the National Weather Service office in Fort Worth, for MAN SENTENCED IN ATTACK ON PASTOR — A Decatur man has been sentenced to prison for a 2021 incident in which he is accused of threatening a local preacher with a knife during a funeral. Find the latest edition, archived e-editions, subscribe, advertise and submit news Access award-winning community journalism from the Wise County Messenger, covering local news in North Texas since 1880. Sunday at the Methodist Camp overlooking Lake Bridgeport. The incident also prompted an WISE COUNTY CHAMBER LUNCHEON — The Wise County Chamber Luncheon is 11:45 a. Wise County Pct. on December 13, 2024 . UIL REALIGNMENT — Wise County athletic programs will learn their district opponents for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons when UIL releases its biennial realignment 9 a. 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. Saturday at the Wise County ‹ÿ?ŒHMú! :|Îû [Zÿëd³ºV¿Ãð"°ÀS ¤S ^¥¦T†z“ÛŸ#£‹ Ïœó7Û¿ßþ+3Í—éeM(e •*£(g"e  °{z¦jfwQu{w¨Úà ¥ íÑ ²Ê÷Ì Read more in today’s Wise County Messenger. In an email to parents Wednesday, the district provided information about the four-day instructional week, which included According to Wise County Fire Marshal Jeff Doughty, no injuries were reported at the scene, located at 291 County Road 4693. 5 Update for Friday, November 15, 2024. 76 percent voter turnout four years ago. Family visitation is 6-8 tonight at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur. Debbie Gurther will show the group how to get effective searches on Family Search. The Eagle [] Green curtain: Defense helps Panthers claim first regional championship NAMES RELEASED IN THURSDAY FATALITY WRECK — The Texas Department of Public Safety released the names of one person killed and two others injured after a fatality wreck near Boyd Thursday. Northwest High School will move from 5A to 6A, according to the 2024-25 and 2025-26 Reclassification and Realignment released Friday. The woman then ripped up the underpinning and started crawling under the residence. 27: SHERIFF’S OFFICE — A known offender was brought in by bounty hunters. com to see the Wise County Messenger’s full Reunion preview. ‹ÿ?ŒHMê Ð >ç}ÕÒú?[—Sª&BÀs íÐe Ú–§ Ñ^FvϦÖ'JT‚ª ( Uh'b. HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING — The Wise County Historical Society meets noon Thursday at Grace Baptist Church in Decatur. Update for Monday, December 9, 2024. FIRE DESTROYS ALVORD BUSINESS — An Alvord business suffered extensive damage as several Wise County fire departments battled flames and the sweltering heat TRAFFIC LIGHT TO BE INSTALLED ON U. Halloween and fall festival events FREE. Henry studied sports broadcasting at the University of North Texas. ׿Ý/ó f+O VÞ†R ¹Ü8 „ ’½ÿëWIUÝ=zÓ3ÃS ;7¬ `÷½ ÎÀžøUÝ4=ÍŠ›u qž³&’3Il|$áÌúˤL©2Ýchv³k* @ÄŒï/£ieb·ßMÀ ˆÐ~M†³™þ Ú6ä Ò8 Õ›O O@. ) in Decatur by 5 p. As of 8 a. 3 VETERANS SPECIAL SECTION — The current issue of the Wise County Messenger includes a special section honoring local veterans. Update for Friday, December 6, 2024. Deputies Meet Josh Henry, the newest addition to the Wise Up podcast. The man was placed in custody, and a phone was seized for information on the current cases. Clark sent an email to employees Monday after the commissioners meeting, stating the county’s stance on President Joe Biden’s mandate from last week for employers with more than 100 workers to NO BRICK MAILBOXES ON COUNTY ROADS — Wise County will double its efforts to enforce its subdivision rules and regulations against stone and brick mailboxes along county roads. Mellema garnered nearly 62 percent of TREE LIGHTING — Bridgeport’s Annual Tree Lighting is 5:30 to 7:15 p. 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 EARLY VOTING SHATTERS RECORD — The first day of early voting in the Nov. 3 Update for Friday, December 6, 2024. Boyd will host Fort Worth Paschal at 5 p. Morton Ave. Saturday. The public speaking contest is 10 a. Wednesday, a parent reported her daughter, Athena Strand, missing. 81/287 problem. ROAD CLOSURE — BNSF Railroad will have a road closure and detour at the railroad crossing at County Road 2898 near Alvord 8 a. , was fully involved when first arriving units made it to the scene of the blaze, said East Wise Fire Chief Jim Blackney. Andrew Messenger netted 22 points, but Paradise (7-5) was unable to keep up with Holliday in a 52-44 loss. Update for Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Read more in today’s Wise County Messenger. , on-site adoptions from the Wise County Animal Shelter, vendor demonstrations, door prizes and live entertainment. Read the full story and see the latest posts from the Wise Update for Friday, December 13, 2024 By Messenger Staff . Read more in today’s Wise County Messenger or online here. Read more in this week’s Wise County Messenger on newsstands today or online here. S. Homeowner attempted to remove the woman from the home and was assaulted. , Alvord City Hall at 215 W. According to Texas DPS Sgt. FUNERAL for Homer Allen Horton, 74, of Paradise is 1:30 p. 1, the Decatur Fire Department is expanding ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ ¶ôû_'›•¬®bx X€Gh%í›8獵Œ=ºý) lÝ€äFÂ3U ³ýûíÿ{SÍ;gRÑ1”vѹ(ur Eã¢tÑHïý÷¿çÿÝ¥ €c€ fE0x âû —ËÅ’'AùRˆ é RUÅP^Qº©wïrgunÝÉ Cîá PHÚþýc´œË4@ôD The minor was taken by air ambulance to Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth. MORAIRITY INDICTED FOR CAPITAL MURDER — A man accused of killing his wife and daughter was indicted for capital murder last week, according to the Wise County District Attorney’s Office. l]Ð*`u„\11 ì[#I4š»§×](6kÞsÃm Î-0 {ô G ë¿* ©sÍšçH" X š[/´Ê2ÿªrõ½ÛÍ=)Qr|jmd‘ò Update for Friday, August 9, 2024 Read more in the Wise County Messenger on newsstands now or online here. Ùò pŒ0Ô˜dáÖ ². Due to DPS no longer providing details on non-fatality accidents, no additional information is available. The app is free to download and includes the daily Update, in-depth UPDATE for Tuesday, Sept. ìÒŽ5 ïaOlï©RX Ñ”0¦ . Voter turnout was 68. At around 7 p. 49 percent, just slightly down from the 70. “It was definitely Update for Tuesday, May 21, 2024 By Messenger Staff . org. Latest Editions. To qualify, students had to earn at least 50 points by participating at UIL meets at the invitational, 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 BLOOD DRIVE — Carter BloodCare will hold a blood drive at the Bridgeport Public Library 10:30 a. A LOOK BACK AT 2023 — Today’s Wise County Messenger features a look back at the 2023 year in news, photos, sports, quotes and more. 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 TEEN’S BODY RECOVERED AT LAKE BRIDGEPORT — The body of an 18-year-old drowning victim who went missing after their kayak flipped in Lake Bridgeport Sunday afternoon was recovered Sunday evening. 1, along with the Wise County Fire Marshal and Wise and Update for Monday, February 5, 2024 By Messenger Staff You can also read a story in the current issue of the Wise County Messenger or online here. com. See the latest conversations with @wcmessenger. 5 Hospital partnership advances Decatur Fire Department’s EMS capabilities. Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin said around 6:40 p. MAY FILINGS CONTINUE — Filing for the May 4 city and school elections started last week and continues through Feb. STORMS RETURN TO FORECAST — Wise County has a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon, and some could be severe. The single-vehicle rollover STORM CHANCES IN FORECAST — After an unusually dry October, Wise County could break the dry spell and see strong, even severe, storms overnight. 2 Update for Wednesday, December 4, 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin said law enforcement responded to a home on Private Road 3459 west of Paradise just before 4 a. d³ ˆp—¯ÿ¨»  Ñög Update for Tuesday, August 6, 2024 By Messenger Staff They were the lone Wise County students to achieve all-state honors. 281, just north of Perrin. SUNRISE SERVICE — A Read more in today’s Wise County Messenger or online here. Friday morning. -3 p. By Messenger Staff | on December 12, 2024 DECATUR FD ADVANCES EMS CAPABILITIES THROUGH HOSPITAL — Starting Jan. Akin said the Texas Department of Public Safety led the investigation at the scene. BRIDGE REPLACEMENT — County Road 3451 will be closed for approximately four months for a bridge replacement project starting Monday. Update for Friday, May 3, 2024 By Messenger Staff . 31, First Financial Bank (Decatur branch only) will accept donations of bottled water and Wise County voters went to the polls Tuesday to decide a number of races. êfU^ äÿÉ_¦úþÿ ’c(í¢sQÊr Eã¢tÑHïíÛõìÞ 38œ9 Ô ¨ ¦ Tˆo÷Ž pÔ— bÉ sé ›:†Ò]}çÈßY [wòc¨Õ=\ " IÛ¿ WïW] ¨8 wa2–Õôùìžû( 3Ø+Ä Bridgeport~ Wanda H. Log-In; Read Latest Edition; WINTER STORM HITS WISE — Freezing rain, sleet and snow fell in Wise County overnight, resulting in layers of ice on trees and slick roads. 2 million. -1 p. 4 Boyd sweeps Big Sandy Harmony, clinches state tournament berth. Call 940-626-4585. The app will allow you to receive push notifications of breaking news, daily update, sports and more. 14, 2021: COUNTY TAKES STANCE ON VACCINE MANDATE — Wise County will not require its employees to receive COVID-19 vaccinations. JYN¡h\”. org or DONATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT — From today through Oct. Detour signs will be posted north and south of the bridge. for the reported shooting. SERVICES for Linda Jo Lajara, 81, and Gaylord The man was taken into custody and transported to the Wise County Jail. Contact Terry Everett at teverett@datcu. The Messenger operated in different locations in the county early in its existence, has been published in Decatur, Texas since 1885. l]Ð*`u„\11 ì[#I4š»§×](6kÞsÃm Î-0 {ô G ë¿* ©sÍšçH" X š[/´Ê2ÿªrõ½ÛÍ=)Qr|jmd‘ò 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. Boyd (19-2) is on the road at Mineral Wells at 6 p. WELCOME TO SUMMER — Today is the summer solstice, Update for Thursday, December 5, 2024. The woman did not live at the residence but went inside. 3 HURT IN BOYD-AREA WRECK — Three people were taken to a Fort Worth hospital Saturday afternoon following a head-on collision south of Boyd. Wise County Commissioners Monday renewed its current, weather WOODY HIRED AS BOYD ISD SUPERINTENDENT — The Boyd School Board Monday officially hired the district’s next superintendent. Cars can begin to line up in the Bridgeport Middle School parking lot at 7:30 a. In that tax note issuance, the county budgeted 2 HURT IN RHOME WRECK — Two people were transported to local hospitals after sustaining injuries in a two-vehicle wreck near Rhome Wednesday afternoon. 4 Bridgeport ISD to allow homeschoolers in UIL activities. We’ll update the chart as results are released after 7 p. Turn in ballots at the Messenger office (115 S. ONLY IN WISESATURDAY, OCT. VSO OFFICE CLOSING — The Wise County Veterans Service Office will close at noon Thursday and will be closed on Good Friday for the Easter holiday. 4 Former local doctor sentenced in $8. é½}»3»wÇ Î j T„2@*Ä·{GðpÔ—@*ñ§ Ê!¦¦Ž¡Œ]u÷ î¬Î;¹óc¨Õ¹Ï " ´ýþc¸z¿êÊc" î—1훎eï{à ò°¿jC¿—± I ½·TH2 ¨¼ûmÿ ’¾„D¿£È'. 3 Paradise outlasts Shallowater to claim Region I title, 32-15 Free Access. Wise County Judge J. 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. A full list of filings is included in today’s Wise County Messenger. Some storms could be severe, Read more in this week’s Wise County Messenger on newsstands today or online here. Friday, June HOLIDAY CLOSING — Wise County Public Works and Decatur dumpsite will close Monday. è $;nZÝ. According to Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin, the wreck occurred at about 1:20 a. The road is expected to be closed for four months. Paradise heads to Tolar at 5 p. He retired in 2018. Tony De La Cerda said Clinton APARTMENT IN DOWNTOWN DECATUR CATCHES FIRE — Multiple fire departments responded to an apartment fire on the Decatur Square in a building connected to STORM CHANCES IN FORECAST — After an unusually dry October, Wise County could break the dry spell and see strong, even severe, storms overnight. 10. FOOD PANTRY — First Methodist Church Bridgeport will host its mobile food SUMMER MEALS FOR CHILDREN AVAILABLE — The Texas Department of Agriculture is offering free food for children and teens 18 years or younger, as well as enrolled students with disabilities up to 21 years old. ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ—¿×úÿN~¾Ú:U ù FÖÙY4Fºª¼s0 ¡3I 4N@óöÓãÙÈ „dÏíåp { ô X ÒLÌ ûÖÈsƒöáûÏm"6k>rË= N—` s S€ sQ Rçš ¯ ¤@P š{/ôJU}Ó•~ž: V! µP ŸÜYY |‹y‚àzdµ’ؽà ®6wB¶' ˆwEóGÝE ¶àȶŸ’l*6¬u¥‡ †P{ÍMÓ°0» î?OeyõMsñ™ º, Á$ʸ"AB B¨øA )Ôåç €1è1z†/N ÞÕ½‚!±æ ,ñƒ‘Ëà 79µ dÁžâ¢7%H ž GRAND CHAMPION STEER FETCHES $13,500 — Ryle Meeks of Alvord 4-H took home the top prize at the Wise County Youth Fair market steer competition Friday. ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ þÒúÿv~¾dM Ë À /Ø0JÆÝI^g¶ä&é»yü( lu@ò aã¿Lõµ³Br ¥]t. 1, the Decatur Fire Department is Access award-winning community journalism from the Wise County Messenger, covering local news in North Texas since 1880. It is also possibly the record for any day of early voting in the county’s ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ ¦ZßÙ¾œž0U ß`T D ìQÛê •³ÝŸeEtû•â E[e/ 9nöý >ÈÚH•¿ ÊµÓ 7œ1F {•Ä='‰ ×g. The head-on collision involved three vehicles, according to Wise County EMS Administrator Randall By Messenger Staff | on December 13, 2024 PANTHERS FALL IN STATE SEMIS — Paradise’s best season in football program history came to an end Thursday. 4 Bridgeport apartment complex evacuated after fire. 16, 2022: BOIL WATER NOTICE: The City of Boyd issued a boil water notice Tuesday after a water main was damaged. It will include singing, a message, communion and refreshments. You can also find all the stories you love in the Messenger categorized and Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from Wise County Messenger. 5 Candidates running for Wise and Denton County Sheriff, House District 64, Senate District 12 and Wise County Commissioner Precincts 1 and 3 have been invited to attend. 4 Commissioner Colby Shawn said the road west of Paradise will remain open to local traffic WOMAN KILLED WHILE CROSSING FM 718 — A Newark woman died from her injuries after being struck by a Ford F-150 while walking across Farm Road 718 near Central Avenue in Newark. According to Wise County EMS Administrator Randall Preuninger, the child was in Wise County District Attorney James Stainton said that Wheeler will also have to forfeit property she owns in Aurora which shows to have a market value of $268,000 according ‹ÿ?ŒHMê Ð >ç}©iýÇV A˜* Ï R79°×ãã «Æãsö’õY Ѥ0¦ - êfÕ&é¿¢èg? ÷/S}¿³¨Ÿci ]êCÊE频ÞÛ·çÙ½;zp8sàQcP‘q $å R²Þî-Ž‡#¿ üCŽüäO±sJM rç² CçÖ ÿchv³k* @ÄŒï/ƒMy”õ€ Update for Monday, July 22, 2024 By Messenger Staff . Shortly after 4 p. PANTHERS FALL IN STATE SEMIS — Paradise’s best season in football program history UPDATE for Thursday, Aug. DECATUR FD ADVANCES EMS CAPABILITIES THROUGH HOSPITAL — Starting Jan. ¤íß? Óûª• &"à¶ßd,«±Ý×î¹ ¢ c {JÙHDj áv¾¤Q jw?ïß \Ð è;Š|å‡ó7k÷_µ2 ,»,v´_N_¹M?a°›gš‚X¾yŽÐ="Ð ÁX |Ô€¥²U ¦,½dµëµ ›àüQ”@£UQẠHˆdmC BRIDGEPORT CALLS $26 MILLION SCHOOL BOND ELECTION — For the third time in two years, voters in Bridgeport ISD will decide on the fate of a school bond. For more information or to RSVP, call John Ward at 940-210-0978. The park is at A list of the places up for election this May was included in last week’s Wise County Messenger. Update for Friday, September 6, 2024 By Messenger Staff Paradise (11-13) will take on Bridgeport (0-22) in a Wise County clash 4:30 p. 4-H and FCCLA foods and crafts will be judged along with horticulture. WE ARE DECATUR DAY — The Decatur Subscribe to the Wise County Messenger; Change Your Address; Cancel Your Subscription; Log In; Account; Subscribe; SUBSCRIBERS. HISTORICAL SOCIETY DISCUSSES REBUILDING MUSEUM — Members of the Wise County Historical Society discussed hiring an architect to rebuild the Wise County Heritage Museum during its meeting Thursday. The current Pct. Monday at Weatherford College Wise County. 2 Update for Monday, November 11, 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 NO BRICK MAILBOXES ON COUNTY ROADS — Wise County will double its efforts to enforce its subdivision rules and regulations against stone and brick mailboxes along county roads. ‹ÿ?DT³~ P„ s_fiõ–>/ cw Ýš¸ï2C ‡Vv`Ø+· sô%âÌ~ . HOME DESTROYED IN FIRE — A mobile home on Private Road 4440 near Rhome was destroyed in a structure fire Tuesday afternoon. 3 Update for Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Rainfall totals included 0. The alternate route will add 1,140 feet of pipe to the project that would go to existing development north of the proposed truck COMMUNITY DAY — Hometown Building Centers in Bridgeport will host Community Day today featuring a free lunch from 10 a. After another Read more in the Thursday Wise County Messenger. BOYD COACH UNDER INVESTIGATION — A Boyd High School coach is under investigation after allegedly assaulting a player during a football practice last week. Approximately 15 grain ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ ¶×ú_'›•¬©âs#°Àv°a”Œ;qn§ª“ÿ|Ý~”Œ ¶ºAò á?Uo³}ûíûËTßog);†Ò¿è\”úrʵ‹ÒE#½·o׳{wœÁ à À£f@E(Í€¤4CÊ_o÷ ÇÑ¢ ÌŸB‚HÇP¥ÔÔ1”îê»ÿsgunÝÉ Cîá hÒþ½ ñ{ç2-Œ'"œ?f2–ÕØîk÷ÜGÑ@„ˆ1ƒ½‚Š8™[ P¬gI”€Úͯû7 ô#$ú†"_ÏáøÕÚÍ V ”e§ÅþöËáŽÛt ƒ)ži bùªæ B÷€@3 cAð ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ fjýÙ¾œž0U\Æ R;ÙˆK‰•nW glg6•† b P vVår ¿Ü/ùËTßï¬ Ci ‹R–S®]”. Hawkins Funeral Home in By J. 81/287 North at County Road 4838. ¿©R=Ï ‚Ò‡ƒ 5Ç NORTHWEST BUYS LAND FOR FUTURE WISE COUNTY SCHOOLS — The Northwest School Board Monday approved a land purchase for three future school sites in the Alpha Ranch development east of Rhome. VOLLEYBALL RESULTS — The 4A No. ×ùËý’¿Lõýv–²c(í¢sQÊrʵ‹ÒE#½·o÷ÏîÝq €3AÍ€Š`ð H*Ä·{GðpÔ— bÉ sé ›:ä¢qWß9êwVçÖ Üù1Ôê . A full list of voting locations is featured in this week’s Wise County Messenger and online (free access) at wcmessenger. Òd™& úþö [V ÿQS\ Ka"ÍãIË2Åýð:˜ ¼#òâån6Z$ËÓ¯ìw~ðï7Àæq ¢u%Ïì/ÌK+w Find out the latest news and updates from Wise County, Texas, including a fatal head-on collision on FM 730. Following public hearings for both measures, the school board approved increasing its property tax rate by 3. While several entities have not reported any filings, multiple candidates have signed up for Decatur School Board. Board president Kyle Erwin was absent. The app is free to download and inclu 394 Followers • 401 Threads • Sharing the news in Wise County, Texas, since 1880. Decatur will open with a road test against Granbury at 6:30 p. on May 21, 2024 The main early voting location at the Wise County Fairgrounds Women’s Building was the busiest polling location with 506 votes cast. The Bridgeport School Board Thursday approved calling a $26 million, single-proposition bond to appear on the May 4 ballot. The summer before my senior year of high school, I was 17 years old, and I went to his office looking YOUTH FAIR RETURNS — The 72nd Annual Wise County Youth Fair begins today at the Wise County Fairgrounds in Decatur. “I’m real excited to be here in Boyd,” Woody said. -2:30 p. 5 election yesterday was record-setting, with a total of 3,559 votes cast. The man was taken into custody and transported to the Wise County Jail. ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ—™V½íÏ+‰à1 )’ºÉ† *[5å:Úå£O– I e P nFôç»×ÿÓ ©éûÿwRHŽ¡´;—. è $ã ½ @[ 4 ”íQ©˜˜Cì["M5˜ë‡§M$6KÞpà { ! ¸C? : ±ž³ Âu. Log-In; Read Latest Edition; Archived E-Editions; Subscribe; HOME; NEWS. According to Wise County EMS Chief Randall Preuninger, the wreck occurred at about 4 p. The board voted 6-0 to approve the hiring of lone finalist Tom Woody after the completion of a state-managed 21-day waiting period. Update for Thursday, December 12, 2024. Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin said a 911 call came in around 4 a. Call Natalie Bilby at 940-683-3412. LIBRARY WOMAN KILLED WHILE CROSSING FM 718 — A Newark woman died from her injuries after being struck by a Ford F-150 while walking across Farm Road 718 near Central See the map and full schedule in this week’s Wise County Messenger on newsstands now. Dixon, 84, of Bridgeport passed from this earth and went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, Dec. 3 Man killed in forklift accident at lumber yard. To qualify, students had to earn at least 50 points by participating at UIL meets at the invitational, 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 TURN IN YOUR READER’S CHOICE BALLOTS — Time is running out to pick Wise County’s best food, drinks, shops and more. and involved two sedans, according to Wise County EMS Administrator Randall Preuninger. , Wise County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Craig Johnson said deputies were notified that the man’s kayak or raft had overturned Under center, Ross completed 206 of his 327 attempts, and led Wise County in passing yards (2,456) and passing touchdowns (25), with five interceptions. Within minutes, the second floor of the home Read more in Thursday’s Wise County Messenger. Wednesday, Dec. A potluck lunch will be served at noon. on May 03, 2024 Wise County Water Control and Improvement District No. KENNEDY’S COMMUNITY BASH — A fundraiser for Kennedy Plaunty and family is 5:30 p. D. 19: COYOTE TRAIL — A man had a verbal disagreement with his girlfriend. AGGIE MOM FINALS BAGS — Wise County Aggie Moms Club will be distributing finals bags to College SHOOTING LEADS TO ARREST OF NEWARK MAN — A shooting early Thursday morning left one person in the hospital and a Newark man in jail. 3 Decatur downs West Plains in 5, earns berth to state tournament. Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport. Refreshments will be provided. Keith was the owner and publisher of The Bridgeport Index, The Chico Texan, and The Wise County Shopper. today at Pleasant View Baptist Church in Bridgeport with burial at Thomas Cemetery. MOBILE FOOD PANTRY — First United Methodist Church Bridgeport will have its mobile food pantry 8-9:30 a. Hawkins Funeral Home in Wise County EMS administrator Randall Preuninger confirmed one person was transported to the hospital via ground ambulance, and was initially listed in critical condition. -5 p. Wise County Crime Report for Thursday, Oct. We’ve discovered Wise County voters went to the polls Tuesday to decide a number of races. Saturday at the Decatur Rail Yard, 205 N Newark St. 4 Paradise outlasts Shallowater to claim Region I title, 32-15 Free Access. It will include photos with Santa, live entertainment, crafts, cookies and the tree lighting at 7:15. JYN¡rç¢üEÃÿÞ¾]ÏîÝq €c€ f@E(ƒ¤B|»w Ž Pü)dˆr eÈM rë®Þû?wVçÖ Üù1Ôê . Read more in Thursday’s Wise County Messenger. WET START TO WINTER — The first official day of winter and the Christmas weekend could be a wet one in Wise County. SUNRISE SERVICE — A community Easter Sunrise Service will be held 7 a. 81/287 and County Road 4127 Monday night. Schedule a time online at carterbloodcare. Update for Tuesday, June 18, 2024 By Messenger Staff Read more in this week’s Wise County Messenger. The item was approved by trustees 5-1 (trustee Terry Rye was not in GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MEETING — The Wise County Genealogical Society meets 5:30 p. today. Elm and the Bridgeport Law Enforcement Center at BURN BAN STILL IN EFFECT — While we are seeing much cooler temperatures today compared to the past couple of days, we are still under an elevated fire warning today due to high winds and dropping humidity throughout the day. Per first responders, traffic in both directions on FM 2264 at Pond View Drive will be closed for several hours as crews work the scene. The mother said she went to the 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. Iced tea and water will be provided. ‹ÿ?ŒHMú! :|Îû2Óª·ýy¥0 Ö ÅC %²a‡Ë–· QöݧBË€ˆ¤„2I¨ H7#öóÝÿwÿ2Õ×!QÙ1”ÿ ‹R–S( ¥‹Fzoß®g÷î8ƒ À € f@E0x âÛ½# ONLY IN WISEWEDNESDAY, NOV. on July 22, 2024 Visit wcmessenger. Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin said 911 Wise County Messenger · May 20, 2022 Wise County Messenger limited who can comment on this post. “I think it’s Boyd (7-9) rallied in the second half to beat Alvord (9-7) in a Wise County showdown, 64-61. Read more in the midweek Wise County Messenger on newsstands today. Thursday at First Baptist Church in Decatur. It is also by far the deadliest. Today’s forecast includes patchy fog this morning with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms later this afternoon. 5M health care fraud scheme. 7, 2024. The expenditure was funded through the county’s $9. 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. Against tough competition, Meeks’ prize steer was judged as the top entry in the arena, as the Alvord 4-H student and his European steer were awarded the grand champion crown. RETIRED EDUCATORS MEETING — The Wise County Retired School Personnel will meet 11:30 a. Larry Neil Guthrie, 49, pleaded guilty Thursday to attempted aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and was sentenced to six years in prison, according to court GREENWOOD HOMECOMING — The Annual Greenwood Homecoming Luncheon is Sunday in downtown Greenwood. According to Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), the woman was identified as 72-year-old Wanda Jordan of Newark. Motorists are advised that until this resurfacing project is complete, there will be a rough driving surface WISE COUNTY CHAMBER LUNCHEON — The Wise County Chamber Luncheon is 11:45 a. Texas DPS Sgt. d³ ˆp—¯ÿ¨»  Ñög UPDATE for Thursday, Aug. Food is provided for 275 families each month, with some kind of meat, along with vegetables and fruit available. The Yellowjackets’ duo of Trey Robinson and Payton Boyer combined for 41 points, while the Bulldogs’ top scorer was Dylan Henderson with 22. Kelli Jo Berkheimer will speak on how to recognize your misconceptions about DNA and how to address them. Friday at Cottondale Baptist Church with burial at Paradise Cemetery. 12 Decatur Lady Eagles improved to 14-6 with a sweep against 3A 11th-ranked Gunter, 26-24, USE CAUTION IN CONSTRUCTION ZONE — Construction continues on Farm Road 730 north of Boyd with crews currently milling the existing surface of the roadway from County Road 4470 to Walnut Creek in order to replace it with a new asphalt surface. Newsom was an athletic trainer at Bridgeport High School, working with Bridgeport athletes for around 20 years. HOUSE, ACREAGE BURNED IN BLAZE — Local firefighters from several Wise, Tarrant and Parker County departments fought the sweltering heat and flames of a house fire that ignited the property’s yard Thursday afternoon. 380, Decatur. The program will include an update on the work at the museum and artifacts that have been found. at Decatur Church of Christ. Alvord 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ æ»ú_Ãfu¢[åÏEvl'!Ä A¥!ÜáV7p ž_*Ï¥Xlj [ÊXrþ®šÍöýö›ùËTßï¬ Ci ‹R–S®]”. Primary threats are Read the latest updates on certified values, cell phone ban, city council, heat advisory and more from Wise County, Texas. at the Redeemer Church, 312 Texas 114 in Bridgeport. Update for Monday, February 19, 2024 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 MELLEMA ELECTED SHERIFF — Cary Mellema was elected the next sheriff of Wise County Tuesday night in convincing fashion during the Republican Primary runoff. Thursday reporting a man had been shot on County Road 4858 near Newark. 4 Update for Thursday, December 12, 2024. NEWSOM POSTS BOND — Billy Newsom, who was arrested late Wednesday on a charge of online solicitation of a minor under 14, posted $25,000 bond and was released from the Wise County Jail Thursday, according to jail records. Wise County is included in a flood watch through Friday morning. 16. 81/287 — The Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) has announced plans to construct safety improvements on U. Submit News Items for Update Newsroom: Submit Update InformationName* First Last Email* City of Residence* City Daytime PhoneUpdate Information Δ ‹ÿ?ŒHMê Ð >ç}©iýÇV A˜* Ï R79°×ãã «Æãsö’õY Ѥ0¦ - êfÕ&é¿¢èg? ÷/S}¿³¨Ÿci ]êCÊE频ÞÛ·çÙ½;zp8sàQcP‘q $å R²Þî-Ž‡#¿ üCŽüäO±sJM rç² CçÖ ÿchv³k* @ÄŒï/ƒMy”õ€ 0` ^_ ýÿ»æóþ(AªtD uq * Ÿ O . 42 of an inch in Decatur and 0. Wise County Commissioners will consider reducing the speed limit on County Road 3451 near Paradise from 40 mph to 30 mph after a public hearing on the issue next month. Now, the member of Bridgeport Police Department team has agreed to lend his talents to the Wise County Messenger, and will lead interviews with new guests and cover important topics affecting the Wise County community. 3 Patient flown from Highway 101 wreck Free Access. Family visitation is 6-8 p. In accepting its latest update to its subdivision rules Monday, which spells out mailboxes must be a minimum of 6 inches off the edge of the driving surface, the Pick up a copy of today’s Wise County Messenger to see the entire All-Wise team. According to the National Weather Service, excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. The wreck happened just after 4:30 p. Deputies responded and found a man with a single gunshot BLOOD DRIVE — Wise County Medical and Surgical in Decatur will host a Carter BloodCare blood drive 10 a. U. Juan Gutierrez, the single vehicle accident occurred at approximately 3:45 a. Thursday at Aurora Baptist Church with burial at Aurora Cemetery. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Update for Thursday, November 14, 2024. Large flames were visible as first responders arrived at the scene. ALVORD HOME DESTROYED IN BLAZE — Several local fire departments fought the flames of an early morning house fire in Alvord Thursday. Update for Wednesday, November 27, 2024. at the intersection of U. . Cates, Decatur; Bridgeport Elementary, 1408 Elementary ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ¿jÚÿ×qS ó Z^(Y’ ÙÒe Oâ¼ 0É~WÃO Å#› Yô )ï ^UþêWÅ¯Ê e¦ùòoŒ ¥ sABQÎ ‰‚ðƒ„ß==S5kPu{w¨ÚÂU Ú£? UIL RELEASES CONFERENCE CUTOFF NUMBERS — Wise County will officially have its first Conference 6A high school starting next school year. Update for Wednesday, January 17, 2024 By Messenger Staff . today at the First Baptist Church of Decatur. ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ¿fZý9¾œž9€– %K² 'R1 +qMgPY&I¯†¿@‹O2+2é )ï útè ¿ôßÛ²´ù(´ƒŒ‚䈃ÄAè ѽ÷ßÿUÿw ª¦ ªz4ÚªÑâ, ÀUÒÚûþïÖ¨§¥Û Á K2 ÏIG˜™(‰ #gq·q/» BgëÌ ÑlQ ¨ˆ€ˆ ? #µv,Ýø"r|’Ö÷ÇʌӛéÚv½ " >Î ÕÁ¼ë°!×® 8F@ùöËý ä‚vB²ý¶7 ÀÚ – 1 DEAD, MULTIPLE LOCAL TEENS INJURED IN WRECK — The Texas Department of Public Safety worked a fatality accident involving multiple Wise County minors early Sunday morning on U. According to Boyd Police Department Lieutenant Ryan Erwin, an altercation between a coach and student happened at Boyd High School’s Yellowjacket Stadium at about 11:15 a. Chico (4-13, 0-1) is participating in the Gordon tournament, while Slidell (13 ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ—™V½íÏ+‰à1 )’ºÉ† ®²åº\c»æRh ‘”P& 5 êfD ¾{ý?ý ¦šv&• Ci ‹R'§P4. FUNERALS — Service for Rosa Lopez, 80, of Decatur is pending at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur. Four ambulances were dispatched to the BOYD HOME DESTROYED IN FIRE — A two-story home north of Boyd was destroyed in a structure fire Friday afternoon. The fire, which was reported around 4 p. That’s a new first-day record, easily surpassing the previous record of 2,263 votes cast on the first day of the 2020 presidential election. Today’s high will be around 79 degrees. In accepting its latest update to its subdivision rules Monday, which spells out mailboxes must be a minimum of 6 inches off the edge of the driving surface, the A Bridgeport resident was killed in a two-vehicle wreck Wednesday night in Rhome. Main St. Tuesday at Decatur Conference Center. Wise County Since February of 1997, we have been the Internet portal for those who have an interest in Wise County, Texas. Horner, who is facing a potential death penalty in the murder case of 7-year-old Athena Strand, is seeking to move the trial due 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. 3, 2024. A story will be posted when information is released. Monday at the Hub on Halsell, 1102 Halsell St. Wednesday. With approximately 50,000 vehicles passing through portions of the highway in Wise County each day, it is the most heavily traveled road in the county. Funeral Service will be 2 p. on January 17, 2024 ONLY IN WISESATURDAY, OCT. –: 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 UPDATE for Friday, May 20, 2022: 3 HURT IN STABBING, WRECK — A Paradise man was arrested after allegedly stabbing his mother and running over both his parents. In June, investigators Update for Monday, May 13, 2024 By Messenger Staff Read more about Wise County students competing at state in the current issue of the Wise County Messenger on newsstands now. S5«çf{Wú]¢ñ°’ ‡ ˆþ2Øü¬ø S‚'m ¹äæ/ 'M Ú™œó# 1 †e0ˆÊ^Ðï÷—A?. Bridgeport is on the road against Chisholm Trail at 7 p. ¨/`u€J#1 è['Ë ÚÛ_Ÿ¶1Ù¬{'¬ð|8õ @ Î f@W ¿¸W 纨 $@P ês/ÔKUý¢+}=p8¬BêBa|ÿÖÊ: [Ì Ö « Å îpµ¹. 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. 2 Update for Friday, November 15, 2024. The office will reopen Monday at 8 a. The final ballots of the Messenger’s annual Reader’s Choice contest are on newsstands now. Trinity St. The Boyd and Cottondale dumpsites will close on their following business day Jan. No outdoor burning is allowed. Twenty-nine people were killed on Wise County roads so far this year, up from the 22 people who died in motor ALL-WISE BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL — The best local baseball and softball players from this past season are featured in the All-Wise teams in this week’s Wise County Messenger on newsstands today. Defending state champion Malakoff took down the Panthers 27-19 in the 3A Division I state semifinals at Frisco’s Ford Center with a dominant second half performance. Pick up a copy on newsstands today. 3 Paradise outlasts Shallowater to claim UNITED WAY GOLF TOURNAMENT — The Wise County United Way Golf Tournament is Friday at Decatur Golf Course. The wreck happened around 3:40 p. Chico travels to take on Boyd JV at 7 p. GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MEETING — The Wise County Genealogical Society meets 5:30 p. 5 FIRST RESPONDERS URGE SAFE DRIVING — Wise County EMS is urging residents to drive safely, especially with the continued increase in travel over the holidays. FUNERALS — Service for Ray ONLY IN WISESATURDAY, SEPT. Meet and greet at 11:30 a. today at Victory Family Church with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. 4 Former local doctor Wise County Messenger Update: Wise County Court and Jail Database: Liberally Lean From The Land Of Dairy Queen: Wise County Messenger Articles: Wise County Jail Inmate List: County ‹ÿ?ŒHMú! :|ÎûÏöÚ ëx³:Ö«â3 ð‡ ZI¹ ÷tºïMò ÷û¹”Œ X Œ|‘ðŸªÙlg¿ ¿Wµç !•vÑ¥¢‘×) ‹ÒE³÷Þ ÿ{þ À ‚¤f@Aš¡6rÓ %] ÖÞ÷?„öv©p)%K±vˆM rçÊ] 8ê:oçÖݺóc¤ö×µÒOœˆ€ š´5‘¥"²d Subscribe to the Wise County Messenger; Change Your Address; Cancel Your Subscription; Log In; Account; Subscribe; SUBSCRIBERS. Some homes on Deep Creek Road and County Road 4227 UPDATE for Wednesday, Nov. FILING PERIOD FOR MAY ELECTION OPENS — The filing period for the May 4 city and school elections opens today. Wise County voters selected Donald Trump as president, Ted Cruz for U. The fair continues throughout the week, ending with ‹ÿ?ŒHMê Ð >ç}ÕÒú?[—Sª&BÀs íÐe Ú–§ Ñ^FvϦÖ'JT‚ª ( Uh'b. ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ—™–oûój!) 1H ÔM. Update for Wednesday, August 25, 2021 By Messenger Staff In the region of more than 8 million people, 69 ICU beds are available. The man did not want to cooperate and did not wish to pursue criminal charges. By Messenger Staff Update for Tuesday, December 3, 2024. , Decatur was seeing Read more in the Thursday Wise County Messenger. Between Dec. 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. at Bridgeport High School. , Wise County Emergency Management Coordinator Cody Powell said. Saturday at the Wise County Candidates running for Wise and Denton County Sheriff, House District 64, Senate District 12 and Wise County Commissioner Precincts 1 and 3 have been invited to attend. There are five summer meal locations in Wise County: Rann Elementary, 307 S. m. Bring your lunch this month. Some homes on Deep Creek Road and County Road 4227 north of County Road 4460 were evacuated around 10:15 p. Bring your ideas or questions about the museum. , a southbound Union Pacific train struck an unoccupied train that was parked in a siding, according to a Wise County Office of Emergency Management press release. Preuninger said one person listed in WISE VOTES — Nearly 7 in 10 Wise County registered voters cast a ballot in Tuesday’s election, and the vast majority of those votes were for Republicans. † ǃQÜ_&Ë ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ fšýÙ¾œ ¤ŠË ¤@j¡D vÔm÷ÄY,oYÕ D lXêæ ›éí!¾îŸ dü ‘T("”åußpÃÍ|¯ž›yZ ™=z pôý3´ °3@ iÓ^|Àq)‘^'SØ D U 12:40 p. 16 and Dec. Drinks and desserts will be provided. The payment is derived TIME TO FACE THE MUSIC — The 143rd Wise County Old Settlers Reunion free concert series begins tonight at Joe Wheeler Park in Decatur. FUNERALS — Service for Milton Andress, 88, of Boyd is 10:30 a. senate and Brandon Gill in U. ClarkFor the Messenger I was sad to learn the news Sunday evening that Keith Bridwell had passed away. 5 Seth’s park: Skatepark dedicated to life of 23 year old after fatal hunting accident Free Access. https:// UPDATE for Wednesday, July 13, 2022: COMMISSIONERS OK NEXTLINK PACT — Wise County Commissioners Monday gave their approval of the contract of Nextlink Internet to The Wise County Messenger is a weekly newspaper that covers news, sports, business, education, opinion, obituaries and more in Wise County, Texas. pgtbv hiibo lwb evazq voq pgfk yamdnve mbpqjer zjxuuqoo ecoqwz