Wise county messenger update today obituaries 7, 2023 at Hubbard Hospice House West in South Charleston, West Virginia. 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 VETERANS DAY CEREMONY — The Wise County Veterans Group will hold its annual Veterans Day Ceremony, “A Day of Remembrance,” 11 a. 13, 2024, in Decatur Graveside Service was 1 p. and involved two sedans, according to Wise County EMS Administrator Randall Preuninger. –: 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 Submit News Items for Update; Submit News or Sports; Submit Obituary; Submit Your Letter to the Editor; Submit a New Arrival; Submit News; UPDATE. today at the Wise County Court Office Building, 308 W. Last September, the city council approved the park, which will be located in the area of West Elm and North O’Neil streets, across from the post office and water tower. senate and Brandon Gill in U. 81/287 at three crossovers south of Rhome early next year, including a traffic light on the highway. today at the Faith Baptist Church, 2882 W. browse over 25 Wise County & Decatur, Texas obituary indexes, including newspaper obituaries, death indexes, funeral home obituaries. The Hounds claimed their first team state title by winning the boys 5K with 73 points, fending off 1A rival and state runner-up Jayton by 5. 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. MOBILE FOOD PANTRY — First United Methodist Church Bridgeport will have its mobile food pantry 8-9:30 a. At around 7 p. 81/287 — The Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) has announced plans to construct safety improvements on U. Preuninger said one person listed in SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION — Today’s Wise County Messenger includes a special section on soil and water conservation. Rue has more than 40 years of experience in education, including serving as Submit News Items for Update; Submit News or Sports; Submit Obituary; Submit Your Letter to the Editor; Submit a New Arrival two-vehicle wreck near Decatur Tuesday afternoon. Approximately 15 grain Submit News Items for Update; Submit News or Sports; Submit Obituary; Submit Your Letter to the Editor; Submit a New Arrival; Submit News; UPDATE. ¿©R=Ï ‚Ò‡ƒ 5Ç Submit News Items for Update; Submit News or Sports; Submit Obituary; Submit Your Letter to the Editor; Submit a New Arrival; with resources and information that could both benefit their property and reduce the chances of a disastrous fire in Wise County. Monday, Nov. Shortly before 5 p. According to a preliminary crash report provided by Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Sgt. Contested races include Decatur School Board, Northwest School Board, Boyd City Council, Decatur City Council, Lake Bridgeport City Council and Runaway Bay City Council. Gerre Joiner officiated. According to a Submit News Items for Update; Submit News or Sports; Submit Obituary; Submit Your Letter to the Editor; Submit a New Arrival; Submit News; UPDATE. Rescuers had to extricate at least one patient from a vehicle according to radio traffic of first responders at the scene. FUNERALS — Service for Gary Zane Gardner, 78, is 2 p. Jeanette was born July 23, 1934, to Wilson and Cleo (Culver) Lanier Submit News Items for Update; Submit News or Sports; Submit Obituary; Submit Your Letter to the Editor; Submit a New Arrival; Submit News; UPDATE. According to New Fairview officials, Chisholm Trail Disposal, LLC applied for a Type IV municipal solid DECATUR ISD APPROVES MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCCER — The Decatur School Board Monday approved adding a soccer program at the middle school level. 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 Cato Decatur ~ Gaylord Lee Cato, 87, went to be with our Lord Sunday, Dec. , a white Ford F-150 exited the roadway and struck a tree near County Road 1480 and County Road 1660 in Chico. Obituaries and Death Notices . Following public hearings for both measures, the school board approved increasing its property tax rate by 3. She was born Oct. Voter turnout was 68. Monday until 6 a. Motorists are advised that until this resurfacing project is complete, there will be a rough driving surface ‹ÿ?ŒHMú! :|Îû2Óª·ýy¥0 Æ EP’%“ ;T¶jÊ}”kl×\ - "’ Ê$¡&@ÝŒèÏw¯ÿ§ÿ2Õ÷ Gä J»è\”²œBѸ(]4Ò{ûvgvïŽ38œ9 Ô ¨ e€ü‰ò× MAY ELECTION FILINGS CONTINUE — Filings for the May 4 elections continued this week, and Wise County already has contested races at two schools and four cities. at the Decatur Visitor Center. (Wise County Messenger, Decatur, Tex, Jan 26, 1883 - vm) The wife of J. Bessinger, 76, of Spencer, West Virginia, passed away Dec. org. Every Wise County school district, except Slidell ISD, experienced a loss in its certified values RESOLUTION OPPOSING LANDFILL PASSED — The New Fairview City Council on Monday passed a resolution opposing TCEQ potentially granting a permit for a landfill in south Wise County, citing both negative impacts on the surrounding environment and travel. ARTIFACTS FROM MUSEUM FIRE TO BE DISPLAYED — The Wise County Historical Society will present a free exhibit “Out of the Fire” at the Decatur Visitor Center (106 S. Friday at the funeral home. MOBILE FOOD PANTRY — U-Turn World Ministries will host a Tarrant Area Food Bank mobile food pantry 2:30-5:30 p. 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 ‹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 . 287 INTERSTATE STUDY — Wise County Judge J. (Dallas Morning News ( Dallas , TX ) Friday, April 9, 1897 sd) (Wise County Messenger, Decatur, Tex, July 31, 1908 - vm) THOMPSON, JOHN M. èFHvÝ÷ Ø]Ð)`}‚R!1 è[%Ë4šÇ?ßö Ù¬úÄ w\¸ô@ Îëg‰Ž vØM H™«¶¼D’ÁšÐ CHILD TAKEN TO HOSPITAL AFTER NEAR DROWNING — One child was flown to a Metroplex hospital after nearly drowning at a Boyd residence Saturday evening. 16 and Dec. 6692 will be used for Two people were transported to local hospitals after sustaining injuries in a two-vehicle wreck near Rhome Wednesday afternoon. 13. At about 4:35 p. 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 MAN SHOT IN PARADISE — A man was shot near Paradise early Sunday morning, and the suspect has been caught in the Panhandle. Three people from Guatemala told officers they worked at the restaurant to pay off the $30,000 debt for their passage into the United States. 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 Submit News Items for Update; Submit News or Sports; Submit Obituary; Submit Your Letter to the Editor; Submit a New Arrival; if so inclined, the family suggests donating to Wise County Meals on Wheels, who were so kind, and visited with him when making deliveries. Äå»í¢ –¦Q ê÷_žOE. 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Karen Rue was named interim superintendent at Decatur ISD Monday. 5 cent per $100 valuation property tax rate Monday for the county’s FY 2025 budget, a 1-cent increase to the 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. ò—©¾ßY!9†Ò. exit in Alvord at about 9 p. 81/287 North at County Road 4838. Funeral Service will be 2 p. The names may be listed several times as the obituary may have been in several different local newspapers. While several entities have not reported any filings, multiple candidates have signed up for Decatur School Board. Bridgeport (2-2) claimed a 64-14 blowout win over Venus. Programs are at 10:30 a. Glenn Hejny, 58, of Ennis was found on the second floor of the courthouse at around 6:40 a. Candidates can file with their respective cities or schools through Friday, Feb. The driver of the forklift, Boyd Search for all of today's most recent Decatur Obituaries from Local Newspapers and Funeral Homes in Decatur, Texas. 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 (6-4) will face Crowley in a 6A Division II first-round battle 7 p. Refreshments will be provided. 22 caliber rifle to shoot the 51-year-old Freeman multiple times inside the travel trailer where he was staying on his property on Private Road 1652 north of Chico in June of 2022, Paige McCormack, Wise County assistant district attorney, told jurors during opening statements of the trial. The public speaking contest is 10 a. 16. The event will include food, school supply giveaway, games, water HOUNDS WIN STATE TITLE — In what was likely their final appearance at the 1A state championships Friday, the Slidell Greyhounds brought home the top prize. The fair continues throughout the week, ending with BOYS HOOPS ACTION CONTINUES — Bridgeport (1-2) will host Diamond Hill Jarvis today at 1:30 p. at the Redeemer Church, 312 Texas 114 in Bridgeport. Early voting continues 8 a. ) Friday, Saturday and Sunday featuring artifacts recently recovered at the Wise County Heritage Museum site following last year’s fire. Submit News Submit News Items for Update; Submit News or Sports; Submit Obituary; Submit Your Letter to the Editor; Submit a New Arrival; Submit a Wedding Announcement; 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO 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. The head-on collision involved three vehicles, according to Wise County EMS Administrator Randall Preuninger. Service is in El Reno at 11 a. BOYD, DECATUR VOLLEYBALL PUNCH TICKETS TO STATE FINALS — Wise County will have the rare opportunity to fight for two volleyball state championships this year. Call 940-626-4585. TRAINING EXERCISE AT SCHOOL — Decatur Police will conduct scheduled RETIRED EDUCATORS MEETING — The Wise County Retired School Personnel will meet 11:30 a. Wise County Commissioners approved proposing a 27. 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. The annual festival pays homage to the town’s legacy on the Submit News Items for Update; Submit News or Sports; Submit Obituary; Submit Your Letter to the Editor; Submit a New Arrival; The man was taken into custody and transported to the Wise County Jail. RAMBLIN’ RITA — Ramblin’ Rita will be at Decatur Public Library today to share Texas Tall Tales as part of the library’s Summer Reading Program. “The main use will be responding to floods and on Wise County has a U. PO Box 903, 300 N. Call Decatur Public Library at 940-393-0290. PASTURE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM — The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Wise County will host a Pasture Management Program 8 a. MAY FILINGS CONTINUE — Filing for the May 4 city and school elections started last week and continues through Feb. S. , Suite A, Decatur, TX 76234. Reese Christian came off the bench and led the Lady Eagles in scoring with 12 second-half points. The Decatur School Board voted 7-0 to enter into a contract with Rue, whose tenure at DISD would begin June 24. Daily Update; Wise County Messenger : Obituaries in Decatur, Texas (TX) - Find online obituaries in Wise County Messenger. ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP — If you care for, or care about, someone with Alzheimer’s, the Wise Alzheimer’s Support 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. 14 at the Wise County Veterans Memorial Park in Decatur. . She was transported to Medical City Submit Obituary Name* First Last Birth Year - Death Year* Funeral Home* Upload PhotoMax. Wise County Messenger: Links to the Local The following obituaries/funeral notices are available for email. COMMUNITY COALITION MEETING — The Wise County Community Coalition will meet noon today at Catfish O’Harlies in Decatur. Saturday at Ascension and St. Rainfall totals included 0. 76 percent voter turnout four years ago. TEEN TIME FRIDAY — Decatur Public Library will hold its first Teen Time Friday this week. 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. Funeral Service is 10:30 a. 81/287. Friday. 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 Bradford used a . Twenty-nine people were killed on Wise County roads so far this year, up from the 22 people who died in motor Bessinger Donald H. 7 of an inch in Cottondale, 0. Sunday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Friday at Crowley ISD Multi-Purpose Stadium. Family will receive friends 6-8 p. BLOOD DRIVE — Wise County Medical and Surgical in Decatur will host a WISE COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION MEETING — The Wise County Historical Commission will hold its quarterly meeting 1 p. 19 at Top Flight Steel, 101 County Road 4717 in Rhome. Funeral was 2 p. Elm and A contractor working on the Wise County Courthouse restoration project was found dead inside the building Friday morning. 16 at Sacred Heart Church with Rev. m. U. Saturday at New Fairview City Park, 150 Stewart St. and noon. at Bulldog Gym. This weekend will bring high temperatures in the lower-80s with overnight lows in the mid- to upper-50s. SERVICE is pending for GAYLA LIPTACK, 83, formerly of Bridgeport at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport. 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. At approximately 7:30 p. 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 ®nŘC?à^ã( Åûïö @!éGHô=Ež>ËðüÅÚú“® V–_ +ÛïOŸ„M>a°†gšœZ±©y ¥{ŽB3 ‹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 ­ – Read more in Thursday’s Wise County Messenger. For more information or to RSVP, call John Ward at 940-210-0978. 14, 2024 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 Three people were shot and killed Friday afternoon in the Cottondale and Paradise areas in what appears to be a domestic incident. A light dinner HOUNDS WIN STATE TITLE — In what was likely their final appearance at the 1A state championships Friday, the Slidell Greyhounds brought home the top prize. The action came after parents and students have spoken during STORM REPORT — Severe storms moved through the south part of Wise County last night. today at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Friday through Sunday, rain or shine. GIRLS SOCCER RESULTS — Decatur (6-3-1, 1-0) earned a 6-0 shutout against Collegiate Academy in its District 8-4A opener. The item was approved by trustees 5-1 (trustee Terry Rye was not in The temperature will top out around 66 today. 4 Commissioner Colby Shawn said the road west of Paradise will remain open to local traffic A ceremony will be held at 11 a. View local obituaries in Wise County, Texas. By Messenger Staff | on October 10, 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South SOFTBALL RESULTS — Alvord (11-10, 4-10) ended its season with an 11-1 District 10-2A road loss to Nocona Tuesday. 81/287 northbound and southbound will be closed at Farm Road 3433 9 p. 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. 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 A firefighter with Wise County ESD No. Submit News Items for Update; Submit News or Sports; Submit Obituary; Submit Your Letter to the Editor; Submit a New Arrival; The main early voting location at the Wise County Fairgrounds Women’s Building was the busiest polling location with 506 votes cast. Breast cancer survivors will be the first to paint their pink stripe on the pavement. PANTHERS FALL IN STATE SEMIS — Paradise’s best season in football program history came to an end Thursday. Saturday’s events include the judging contest from 9-11 a. 20, 2023 at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Decatur, with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Sanders was traveling south on FM 51 on a 2018 Harley Davidson Dickey Rhome ~ Doris Dickey, 89, went to be with our Lord Tuesday, Dec. BOYD STUDENT ENROLLMENT OPEN — Boyd ISD’s parent portal is now open for online registration. 9, 2023, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Decatur with burial at Aurora Cemetery. Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin said law enforcement responded to a home on Private Road 3459 west of Paradise just before SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN — Skies will be sunny today with a high of 89 and a 20 percent chance of storms this afternoon. The event includes a kids zone, food, bingo, vendors, entertainment and free train rides hosted by the Lions Club. Twenty-nine people were killed on Wise County roads so far this year, up from the 22 people who died in motor SHOOTING LEADS TO ARREST OF NEWARK MAN — A shooting early Thursday morning left one person in the hospital and a Newark man in jail. Cars can begin to line up in the Bridgeport Middle School parking lot at 7:30 a. The business will also present donations to various area entities. MEMORIAL for JE Statham, 93, of Alvord is 1 p. 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 COMMUNITY DAY — Hometown Building Centers in Bridgeport will host Community Day today featuring a free lunch from 10 a. Business U. Texas 101, in Chico. by Pct. Alvord Fire Chief Heather Redder said the blaze started at about 1 p. Main Street at 3:21 p. on A fifth medical helicopter flew one patient to Medical City Denton after being transported by Wise County EMS to Medical City Decatur. 81/287 east bypass road. file size: 256 MB. Thursday reporting a man had been shot on County Road 4858 near Newark. TIME TO FACE THE MUSIC — The 143rd Wise County Old Settlers Reunion free concert series begins tonight at Joe Wheeler Park in Decatur. VOLLEYBALL RESULTS — Decatur (6-4) rallied to knock off Weatherford on the road Tuesday, 15-25, 25-15, 21-25, 25-22, 16-14. The Seventh Annual Cook-off starts today. WISE COUNTY TAX PREPARATION — Anyone with a lower income can get free help filing taxes Decatur ~ Geraldine Louise Amonett, 81, went to be with our Lord Wednesday, Jan. 10. BRIDGE REPLACEMENT — County Road 3451 will be closed for approximately four months for a bridge replacement project starting Monday. 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 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 New Fairview officials, Chisholm Trail Disposal, LLC applied for a Type IV municipal solid CERTIFIED VALUES SHOW DECREASE DRIVEN BY DROP IN MINERAL VALUES — Mineral values decreased more than $1 billion across Wise County, offsetting more than $700 million in new construction added to the tax rolls in this year’s certified values. -2 p. He began his career in West Texas at the age of 18 with Dresser Industries. Bring non-perishable food PAINT THE TOWN PINK — Decatur Main Street will host its annual Paint the Town Pink event today in honor of breast cancer awareness month. The fire was A full list of filings is included in today’s Wise County Messenger. It is also by far the deadliest. After . 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 Submit News Items for Update; Submit News or Sports; Submit Obituary; Submit Your Letter to the Editor; Submit a New Arrival; Submit News; UPDATE. 1 clears debris to help extinguish the fire that destroyed a large barn and an RV off of Farm Road 2048 in Boyd Thursday morning. Daily Update; Donna Joan Thompson, formerly of Wise County, died Thursday, Jan. 1 in Decatur. The Sissies’ Anna Green and Gracie Rodriguez finished FOOD TRUCK PARK COMING TO ALVORD — A food truck park is coming to Alvord this spring. Christopher Angel De Leon, 20, was pronounced dead at the scene by Wise County Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace Willie Garrett. 11 in Paradise Cemetery with Curtis Submit News Items for Update; Submit News or Sports; Submit Obituary; Submit Your Letter to the Editor; Submit a New Arrival; Submit News; UPDATE. Main St. 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 Stats were not available as of the Messenger’s Update deadline. Submit News Items for Update; Submit News or Sports; Submit Obituary; Submit Your Letter to the Editor; Submit a New Arrival 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 YOUTH FAIR WRAPS UP THIS WEEKEND — Friday’s schedule at the Wise County Youth Fair includes the prospect steer show at 8 a. J ôÿü™{3»Ë÷°øÞ‚ Þ ¥ P È ¤îôgv . CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY — The Decatur Police Department will host its Citizens Police Academy beginning Tuesday, July 30. Wise County Messenger was published in Decatur, Texas and includes 39,470 searchable pages from 1883-1980. Hail reports ranged from pea-sized to larger than golf ball-sized around Rhome. Paradise ended its season at 12-3 with its deepest playoff run in program STORM CHANCES IN FORECAST — After an unusually dry October, Wise County could break the dry spell and see strong, even severe, storms overnight. The event is 8 a. 26 at First Baptist Church in Decatur. She was transported to Medical City Jeanette E. A list of the places up for election this May was included in last week’s Wise County Messenger. Clark will be guest speaker. Clark is helping lead a Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) study to improve U. King, the unknown man who died so suddenly last week at Wright's Restaurant, was here on Tuesday and got the The three were discovered by Wise County Sheriff’s Office deputies just after noon on Wednesday, Nov. 81/287 near the Hubbard St. RUE NAMED DECATUR ISD INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT — Former Northwest superintendent Dr. Clark will chair the Central Working Group for the U. com. 1 Justice of the Peace Jan Morrow. 18, 2024, at Perryman Cemetery in Forestburg. followed by the market steer show, the breeding beef heifer show at 1 p. Lunch is $14. The course will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p. at Chancellor Lynn Paint and Body Shop near the 1400 block of U. BRIDGEPORT GOLF — After the first round of the PGA High School National Invitational Monday at WestRidge Golf Course in McKinney, the Bridgeport ALL-WISE BASKETBALL TEAMS ANNOUNCED — Decatur’s Javen Colbert and Bralyn Peck headline the 2024 All-Wise Basketball Teams as MVPs. 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. 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 EARLY VOTING — For the second day in a row, 384 people voted early in the May 7 city and school election yesterday. BURN BAN IN EFFECT — The National Weather Service has issued an elevated fire warning for today, meaning the county’s burn ban is active. Between Dec. 380 Friday night. today at Rhome Church of Christ with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 WCSO IDENTIFIES MAN KILLED IN OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING — The man shot and killed at the end of a pursuit late Wednesday night has been identified as Elvin Ray Fox, 65, of Bridgeport. 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. Horner, who is facing a potential death penalty in the murder case of 7-year-old Athena Strand, sought the move due to “inflammatory pre-trial publicity” that his attorneys with the Regional Public Defenders Office (RPDO) argued would Submit News Items for Update; Submit News or Sports; Submit Obituary; Submit Your Letter to the Editor; Submit a New Arrival; 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. today at Wise County Veterans Memorial Park in Decatur. Bring your own projects, ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ fjýÙ¾œž0U\Æ R;ÙˆK‰•nW glg6•† b P vVår ¿Ü/ùËTßï¬ Ci ‹R–S®]”. Don was an oilfield worker for 50 years. The YOUTH FAIR RETURNS — The 72nd Annual Wise County Youth Fair begins today at the Wise County Fairgrounds in Decatur. 7, ‹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£? Submit News Items for Update; Submit News or Sports; Submit Obituary; Submit Your Letter to the Editor; Submit a New Arrival; Bridgeport Fire Chief Travis Nokes said crews with the fire department and Wise County EMS made entry into the apartment complex. 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. Topics will include fertilizer considerations and herbicides for pasture and hay fields. 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 Submit News Items for Update; Submit News or Sports; Submit Obituary; Submit Your Letter to the Editor; Submit a New Arrival; Wise County is making a case to be named the volleyball capital of North Texas. Dec. Submit News Submit News Items for Update; Submit News or Sports; Submit Obituary; Submit Your Letter to the Editor; Submit a New Arrival; Submit a Wedding Announcement; Submit an Engagement Submit News Items for Update; Submit News or Sports; Submit Obituary; Submit Your Letter to the Editor; Submit a New Arrival; Submit News; UPDATE. Obituary*Person Submitting Information* First Last Email Address* Phone Number* Δ All proceeds benefit Mary’s Gift, which provides free 3D mammograms to underserved and uninsured men and women of Wise County. Family received friends on Saturday at the funeral home. RHOME TRAFFIC ALERT — U. Morton Ave. Members talked about rebuilding the museum at the current site on 1602 S. 940-627-5329 BRIDGE REPLACEMENT — County Road 3451 will be closed for approximately four months for a bridge replacement project starting Monday. Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur is handling arrangements. Paradise travels to face Glen Rose at 12:15 p. Decatur Police Department’s 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. The event will include food, school supply giveaway, games, water Penny Isreal of Decatur passed away Aug. Wise County TX Obituaries 1800s-2023 (David Pitts has added many from the older newspapers) Thank you to The Wise County Messenger for letting us copy the obituaries from their paper and online since 2000. 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149 ALVORD HOME DESTROYED IN BLAZE — Several local fire departments fought the flames of an early morning house fire in Alvord Thursday. Aug. , Alvord City Hall at 215 W. KENNEDY’S COMMUNITY BASH — A fundraiser for Kennedy Plaunty and family is 5:30 p. 8 million bond issuance approved by the court in May. Tony De La Cerda, the wreck occurred 1:09 p. The dumpsites will close on Saturday. Dixon, 84, of Bridgeport passed from this earth and went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, Dec. 20, following a welfare check at a home in the 200 block of County Road PANTHERS FALL IN STATE SEMIS — Paradise’s best season in football program history came to an end Thursday. l]Ð*`u„\11 ì[#I4š»§×](6kÞsÃm Î-0 {ô G ë¿* ©sÍšçH" X š[/´Ê2ÿªrõ½ÛÍ=)Qr|jmd‘ò 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. Some maiden This gathering of 30,194 obituaries and articles about local deaths came from various area newspapers. AirEvac Lifeteam 68 was called DECATUR MAN DIES IN WRECK — A 21-year-old Decatur resident died in a motorcycle wreck on North Farm Road 51, just north of U. 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. The Bridgeport School Board Thursday approved calling a $26 million, single-proposition bond to appear on the May 4 ballot. today JUDGE CLARK TO CHAIR U. -1 p. Visit wreathsacrossamerica. Alvord Economic Development Corporation covered the $47,727 price tag, which includes parking for TURNING UP THE HEAT — Triple digit temperatures are in today’s forecast as the heat advisory for Wise County has once again been extended through 8 tonight. You can also find the section online here. Update for Friday, December 6, 2024 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box FOOD TRUCK PARK COMING TO ALVORD — A food truck park is coming to Alvord this spring. Teens are invited every Friday at 4 p. Wise County Messenger - Obituaries Information, Contact Info, Obituary Links. at Decatur Church of Christ. 4-H and FCCLA foods and crafts will be judged along with horticulture. The All-Wise Basketball Teams are included in Thursday’s Wise County Messenger sports section available on newsstands today or online at wcmessenger. The Messengers' old time friend John M. Detour signs will be posted north and south of the bridge. WE ARE DECATUR DAY — The Decatur Submit News Items for Update; Submit News or Sports; Submit Obituary; Submit Your Letter to the Editor; Submit a New Arrival; Submit News; UPDATE. 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ jÚ[ÛM agxÄ R—E~Ø_kËYïa;–÷_Z Ö$ O€º9“¦MѤ. Decatur (1-3) suffered a 34-14 loss to Graham in its non-district finale. 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 ‹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 éh;>Ù²-Œ¬ƒ,. BASEBALL RESULTS — A two-run single by Cash Watson and a strong performance on the mound by Braden Wilson helped Paradise (19-9, 10-3) upset reigning 3A state champion and top-ranked Boyd in the District 10-3A Battle of Texas 2 HURT IN CHICO WRECK — Two adult males were injured in a single-vehicle accident Wednesday evening. Cates, Decatur; Bridgeport Elementary, 1408 Elementary RETIRED EDUCATORS MEETING — The Wise County Retired School Personnel will meet 11:30 a. 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Bridgeport (0-10) suffered a home sweep to Chico (3-0), 25 HEAT ADVISORY EXTENDED — Wise County remains under a heat advisory until 8 tonight. Submit News Items for Update; Submit News or Sports; Submit Obituary; Submit Your Letter to the Editor; Submit a New Arrival; Submit News; UPDATE. 287 Corridor The temperature will top out around 66 today. Soccer is already played at the high school level. Hours for the exhibit are 6-8 p. ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ—™V½íÏ+‰à1 )’ºÉ† ®²åº\c»æRh ‘”P& 5 êfD ¾{ý?ý ¦šv&• Ci ‹R'§P4. Jeanette was born July 23, 1934, to Wilson and Cleo (Culver) Lanier 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. Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin said a 911 call came in around 4 a. today at that location as well as Alvord EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING — Wise County will be under an excessive heat warning for the second day in a row from noon to 7 p. Send flowers, find service dates or offer condolences for the lives we have lost in Wise County, Texas. According to Wise County EMS Administrator Randall Preuninger, one male passenger was transported via AirEvac 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. Two people were sent to area hospitals after sustaining injuries in two separate wrecks Thursday night and Friday morning. 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box HOLIDAY CLOSING — Wise County Public Works will be closed today. Bridgeport (4-5-1, 0-1) tied Springtown at 1 at the end of regulation, but suffered a 3-1 loss after penalty kicks. Trinity St. 8942 per $100 valuation. -7 p. 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 DECATUR ISD APPROVES MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCCER — The Decatur School Board Monday approved adding a soccer program at the middle school level. -5 p. 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. Daily Update; Subscribe to Simple-Click Update; Submit Update MEDICARE WORKSHOP — RJ Ward Insurance hosts a Medicare 101 workshop the second and fourth Thursday each month 1 p. YOUTH FAIR RETURNS — The 72nd Annual Wise County Youth Fair begins today at the Wise County Fairgrounds in Decatur. Graveside service was Feb. BLOOD DRIVE — Wise County Medical and Surgical in Decatur will host a CELEBRATION OF LIFE for JACQUELINE “JACKIE” SMITH, 70, of Decatur is 1 p. The incident also prompted an Amber Alert for two young children who were later located safe. Viewing of items will be available 4-6 p. The board approved the addition of four teams (two boys, two girls) at a cost of $9,660. 49 percent, just slightly down from the 70. 11, at her home in El Reno, Okla. Wise County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a family disturbance call late Wednesday night, and as they arrived at the home, they saw a pickup driven by Fox Submit News Items for Update; Submit News or Sports; Submit Obituary; Submit Your Letter to the Editor; Submit a New Arrival; Wise County Crime Report for Thursday, Nov. Some storms could be severe, Last month, Smith granted Horner’s motion to move his trial out of Wise County and ordered the case be heard in Tarrant County. Tuesday at Decatur Conference Center. Explore Wise County Messenger online newspaper archive. Of that amount, $0. CHAMBER MIXER — The Wise County Chamber of Commerce will hold a member appreciation mixer and ugly sweater contest 5 to 7 p. BUTTERFIELD STAGE DAYS — The 41st annual Butterfield Stage Days Festival is returning to Downtown Bridgeport 10 a. Friday at Eagle APARTMENT IN DOWNTOWN DECATUR CATCHES FIRE — Multiple fire departments responded to an apartment fire on the Decatur Square in a building connected to Sweetie Pie’s Ribeyes Tuesday afternoon. There are five summer meal locations in Wise County: Rann Elementary, 307 S. Daily Update; ONLY IN WISE MONDAY, DEC. A full list of filings is 3 CHILDREN AMONG 4 KILLED IN CHICO WRECK — Three children were among four people reportedly killed in an early morning wreck Tuesday near Chico. 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box Submit News Items for Update; Submit News or Sports; Submit Obituary; Submit Your Letter to the Editor; Submit a New Arrival; Submit News; UPDATE. MAN KILLED IN FORKLIFT ACCIDENT AT LUMBER YARD — A Boyd man was killed in a forklift accident at a lumber yard in Decatur Tuesday afternoon. Obituaries & Funeral Notices. Hodges said the two occupants of the home were TRAFFIC LIGHT TO BE INSTALLED ON U. D. This is the last one until Jan. Preuninger said one person listed in critical condition was transported via air FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT — Storms were rolling into Wise County this morning, bringing threats of heavy rain, hail and damaging winds. Tuesday, Jan. FOOD PANTRY — First Methodist Church Bridgeport will host its mobile food 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. 81/287 at County Road 4840. 7, Submit News Items for Update; Submit News or Sports; Submit Obituary; Submit Your Letter to the Editor; Submit a New Arrival; Submit News; UPDATE. è $ã ½ @[ 4 ”íQ©˜˜Cì["M5˜ë‡§M$6KÞpà { ! ¸C? : ±ž³ Âu. and the egg hunt at 10 a. A full list of filings is included in today’s Wise County Messenger. for Submit News Items for Update; Submit News or Sports; Submit Obituary; Submit Your Letter to the Editor; Submit a New Arrival; Submit News; UPDATE. Search Submit News Submit News Items for Update; Submit News or Sports; Submit Obituary; Submit Your Letter to the Editor; Submit a New Arrival; Submit a Wedding Announcement 2024 Wise County RUE NAMED DECATUR ISD INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT — Former Northwest superintendent Dr. Hawkins Funeral Home Decatur is handling arrangements. The expenditure was funded through the county’s $9. Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin said deputies responded to a home in Cottondale around 4:45 p. Alvord (0-1) welcomes Slidell for a Wise County brawl 11:15 a. Funeral is 11 a. Alvord Economic Development Corporation covered the $47,727 price tag, which includes parking for 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. According to the National Weather Service, excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. 17 at First Presbyterian Church of Grapevine with burial at Arlington National Cemetery at a future date. today. ìÒŽ5 ïaOlï©RX Ñ”0¦ . Wednesday, Dec. According to Wise County EMS Chief Randall Preuninger, the wreck occurred at about 4 p. FREE SCHOOL SUPPLIES — School supplies will be provided by Decatur Church of Christ for students in grades pre-K-12 who are accompanied by an adult. Tuesday at the intersection near Paradise. Pallbearers included William Brooks, Alex Lara, Crindon Cryer, Kaylen Cryer, Investigators located 12 people at the restaurant, 11 of whom were found to be in the country illegally. 6692 will be used for No charge, but a $5 donation to the food pantry ministry for backpacks and Alvord Meals on Wheels is appreciated. According to Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), the woman was identified as 72-year-old Wanda Jordan of Newark. 81/287 problem. For information, call or text Donna 940-393-8662 or call Jeannie 940-427-5941. A traffic signal will be installed on U. 2 HURT IN RHOME WRECK — Two people were transported to local hospitals after sustaining injuries in a two-vehicle wreck near Rhome Wednesday afternoon. Louis Horton officiated. Decatur (6-4) faces Carrollton Ranchview in a 4A Division I bi-district contest 7 p. His body was located as the superintendent of the project arrived back to the work site. 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 Wise County activated its mass casualty incident response once Wise County EMS crews arrived on scene. 7, 2024. Friday, June FUNERALS — Service for Sandra Kay Low, 78, of Decatur is 11 a. Junior Joshua Garvin led the Hounds, finishing 13th in 17:30. Bagged hamburger lunches to-go are available Submit News Items for Update; Submit News or Sports; Submit Obituary; Submit Your Letter to the Editor; Submit a New Arrival; Submit News; UPDATE. 2. Obituary clippings from Wise County newspapers and funeral homes. The 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. Tuesday at the Decatur Convention Center. BACK TO SCHOOL BASH — The City of New Fairview will host a Back to School Bash 6 to 9 p. S. In case you somehow missed it, two of our local teams — Boyd and Decatur — are playing for the state’s top volleyball prize on 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. GRAVESIDE SERVICE for JOHN BARNES, 76, of FILING PERIOD FOR MAY ELECTION OPENS — The filing period for the May 4 city and school elections opens today. Daily Update; Subscribe to Simple-Click Update; Submit Update Items; SPORTS. 8, 2014, in Saginaw. Special guests will be Decatur Police Chief Delvon Wise County has a U. on Farm Road 730 south of County Road 4868 north of the county line. Friday after receiving a third-party call about two people who were possibly shot at the location and another person who might have been The wreck happened just after 4:30 p. Follow the MZ Bee Facebook page for updates or cancellations. -4 p. Submit News Submit News Items for Update; Submit News or Sports; Submit Obituary; Submit Your Letter to the Editor; Submit a New Arrival; RESOLUTION OPPOSING LANDFILL PASSED — The New Fairview City Council on Monday passed a resolution opposing TCEQ potentially granting a permit for a landfill in south Wise County, citing both negative impacts on the surrounding environment and travel. , 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. 5 cents to $0. Four ambulances were dispatched to the ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ fjýÙ¾œž0U\Æ R;ÙˆK‰•nW glg6•† b P vVår ¿Ü/ùËTßï¬ Ci ‹R–S®]”. He was universally respected by his neighbors. Food is provided for 275 families each month, with some kind of meat, along with vegetables and fruit available. Trinity Street in Decatur or moving the institution to a new site. 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 increase in at least 17 years. Search Obituaries. The project will also add FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS — A total of five Wise County gridiron teams will try to bring home bi-district gold ball trophies this week. ‹ÿ?ŒHMê Ð >ç}ÕÒú?[—Sª&BÀs íÐe Ú–§ Ñ^FvϦÖ'JT‚ª ( Uh'b. Bridgeport~ Wanda H. COUNTY HOLIDAY CLOSINGS — All Wise County administrative offices will be closed Friday for the Submit News Items for Update; Submit News or Sports; Submit Obituary; Submit Your Letter to the Editor; Submit a New Arrival; Submit News; UPDATE. Thursday. at the intersection of U. Don began his career as a shop hand An Azle man was killed after colliding with an 18-wheeler while attempting to turn onto Texas 114 from Farm Road 51 Tuesday afternoon. Today’s forecast calls for cooler temperatures with a high around 59 and an overnight low of 43. Wise County remains under a heat advisory until 7 tonight. The wreck happened around 3:40 p. Thompson, we regret to state, died one day last week. with expected highs around 102 with heat index values as high as 107. 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 Submit News Items for Update; Submit News or Sports; Submit Obituary; Submit Your Letter to the Editor; Submit a New Arrival; Submit News; UPDATE. The road is expected to be closed for four months. Wise County also remains under a heat advisory until 9 p. A mobile food truck will deliver food to the location, and it will be distributed in a drive-thru. The forecast calls for a high near 100 degrees with heat index values as high as 107. today at the church, 306 N. Defending state champion Malakoff took down the Panthers Billy Jack Ramsey, 71, a retired deputy with Wise County Sheriff’s Department, died Saturday, Feb. Chico squares off against Olney 2 p. 4 Commissioner Colby Shawn said the road west of Paradise will remain open to local traffic ‹ÿ?ŒHMê Ð >çý¿-í¿u¼Yɪs t ÓgJ•é C³›]SQ "f|ÿ ¹Ic½e ö Ü@ÓÆpuM £ ¹w>N@åêëãmÀ „dóU/ ÑÖ ã Ê ¨ÒLÌ!ö-“e ìýo/ÛXl–}à–» :õ B&p A t=bý %„ë\¶å à aP˜dáÖ ã¥ª~Õ•~ž †UG- Çwl­¬ ¾,Ap=±ZIìÎÁ ò͵ ÍA ê»býGÝ% 4àȶ $× k]é Â`ªu§¹> ‹Óžpÿ{*Ë«_5 w¼øÔe‰ Ó”+ $ !„Š d‘b]~ž† CKŒžá‹ GpyW0$Ö Stats were not available as of the Messenger’s Update deadline. Saturday in the Fellowship Hall at Mount Zion Baptist Church, 615 County Road 1280. Alvord News Austin American Statesman Boyd Banner Bridgeport Index - 'Index' Chico Review became the Chico Texan -'Texan' Denton Record Chronicle Fort Worth Star Telegram Southern Wise Times Springtown Telegram Wise County Messenger - 'Messenger' or 'WCM' FUNERALS — Service for Sandra Kay Low, 78, of Decatur is 11 a. The event kicks off with the pink line ceremony at 11 a. CITY HALL CLOSED — New Fairview City Hall will be closed today for staff development/training. Due to the amount of patients, Wise County EMS issued an “all call” for the wreck, with Medic-1, Medic-2, Medic-3, Medic-4, Medic-5, Squad-1 and Rescue-1 all working the fatality accident. in Decatur (parking and entrance on north side of building), Boyd Community Center at 420 E. Hudson & Torres Funeral Home. ALVORD EASTER EGG HUNT — Alvord Events Association is hosting a free Easter egg hunt Saturday at Elm Creek Park, 1078 E. , Wise County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Craig Johnson said deputies were notified that the man’s kayak or raft had overturned 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 Jeffry Scott Wolf, 60, of Decatur is 10 a. ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ—™–oûój!) 1H ÔM. , the pet show at 9 a. 10, 2024. As always, vendors will be required to bring at least 80 percent GIRLS BASKETBALL RESULTS — Decatur (24-5) moved to 6-0 in District 8-4A by sweeping the Battle of Big Sandy series against Bridgeport (20-10, 3-3) with a 31-22 win Tuesday at Bridgeport High School. and the Heart of a Champion Show at 5 p. 5, 2023 in Fort Worth. -6 p. 287 and gauge the possibility of adding the central Wise County highway into the Interstate Highway System. First responders were dispatched to 213 W. Early voting continues 7 a. MZ CRAFT BEE — The MZ Craft Bee, a day of scrapbooking and crafting, will be held 10 a. , the barbecue meal RETIRED EDUCATORS MEETING — The Wise County Retired School Personnel will meet 11:30 a. Michael Dylan Sanders, 21, was pronounced dead at the scene of the wreck at 9:45 p. è $;nZÝ. County Judge J. Nov. FUNERALS — Service for Maria Luisa Hazel , 73, of Alvord is 2 p. Saturday, Oct. Today’s high is expected to be around 102 with heat index values as high as 107. Deputies responded and found a man with a single gunshot ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ—™V½íÏ+‰à1 )’ºÉ† ®²åº\c»æRh ‘”P& 5 êfD ¾{ý?ý ¦šv&• Ci ‹R'§P4. No outdoor burning is allowed. 16 in Bridgeport and 0. Wise County Pct. RESCUE BOAT READY TO RESPOND — Wise County EMS has a new, jet-propelled swift water boat available for water rescues. 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 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. COUNTY ROAD 4371 — A woman stated a wedding ring was stolen from a friendsgiving party after she set it down. Multiple medical helicopters transported patients from the scene. Mark Anglican Church in Bridgeport. 28, 1947, in Wichita Falls. Submit News Items for Update; Submit News or Sports; Submit Obituary; Submit Your Letter to the Editor; Submit a New Arrival two-vehicle wreck near Decatur Tuesday afternoon. 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. 17, 2023. In that tax note issuance, the county budgeted BURN BAN IN EFFECT — The National Weather Service has issued an elevated fire warning for today, meaning the county’s burn ban will be active. Wise County is included in a flood watch through Friday morning. 380, Decatur. The action came after parents and students have spoken during VETERANS DAY CEREMONY — The Wise County Veterans Group will hold its annual Veterans Day Ceremony, “A Day of Remembrance,” 11 a. Saturday, Dec. Normal business hours will resume Monday. 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. The fun begins at 9:30 a. Pallbearers include Brayden Byrne, David Davis, Freddy FIRE DESTROYS ALVORD BUSINESS — An Alvord business suffered extensive damage as several Wise County fire departments battled flames and the sweltering heat Saturday. Wise County voters selected Donald Trump as president, Ted Cruz for U. Saturday. today at Victory Family Church with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Montgomery, 90, went to be with our Lord Wednesday, Nov. Saturday at the Decatur Rail Yard, 205 N Newark St. Some are from 'The Bridgeport Index' , some from 'The Wise County Submit News Items for Update; Submit News or Sports; Submit Obituary; Submit Your Letter to the Editor; Submit a New Arrival; Submit News; UPDATE. Read more in today’s Wise County Messenger. A full list of filings is HEAT WAVE CONTINUES — After topping out at 100 yesterday afternoon, today’s forecast calls for a high of 101 with heat index values as high as 104. Wise County Crime Report for Thursday, Oct. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. DECATUR ARTISAN MARKET — The first Decatur Artisan Market of 2024 is 9 a. Submit News Items for Update; Submit News or Sports; Submit Obituary; Submit Your Letter to the Editor; Submit a New Arrival; Wise County Commissioners will consider Links to Newspaper Clippings, PDFs, Text and Funeral Home Obituaries: 2024 (Current) Hawkins Funeral Homes. 5, 2023. , on-site adoptions from the Wise County Animal Shelter, vendor demonstrations, door prizes and live entertainment. The fair continues throughout the week, ending with 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. Today’s high is expected to be around 100 with heat index values as high as 105. Boyd (1-3) came up short in a non-district battle against Callisburg, 39-12. DEMOCRATIC MEETING — Wise County Democratic Party meets 6 tonight at Fairfield Inn and Suites in Decatur. Hawkins Funeral Home in Wise County activated its mass casualty incident response once Wise County EMS crews arrived on scene. 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. at home. Rue has more than 40 years of experience in education, including serving as SWAP MEET RETURNS — Automotive enthusiasts, get ready to buy, sell, trade and barter – the Wise County Antique Auto Club’s 49th annual Decatur Swap Meet is making its return to the Wise County Fairgrounds this weekend. 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 . , first responders were dispatched to the 300 block of Highland Parkway in the Highland Oaks gated community off of Farm Road 730. 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