Manuel Dejesus Rodriguez, 33, of Decatur received the verdict he hoped for yesterday afternoon from a Wise County Jury. Rodriguez was on trial for possession of four to 200 grams of methamphetamine. Normally a second-degree felony, it was enhanced to a first-degree felony because he’d been convicted of the same crime in the same courtroom [...]
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NEWS HEADLINES
Ross booked, released, seeks day in court
Published Wednesday, May 16, 2012
By Brian Knox and Kristen Tribe
Precinct 4 County Commissioner Terry Ross was booked into the Wise County Jail Saturday morning, then released after posting bond.
Costly closing: Restaurants claim crossover removal hurting business
Published Wednesday, May 16, 2012
By Erika Pedroza
Thousands of dollars - that's what the closing of the crossing of U.S. 81/287 between Business 380 and U.S. 380 in Decatur is costing nearby restaurants.
Bluebonnets get new life at cemetery
Published Wednesday, May 16, 2012
By Phil Major
Bluebonnets will return to Oaklawn Cemetery in Decatur.
Rough day for incumbents
Published Wednesday, May 16, 2012
By Brian Knox
At the beginning of the day Saturday, 10 incumbents faced challenges by newcomers. But by Saturday night, only three would keep their seats on local city councils or school boards.
SPORTS HEADLINES
14.06: Ward breaks hurdles record
Published Wednesday, May 16, 2012
By Richard Greene
A light rain falling at Mike Myers Stadium Friday evening couldn't spoil a golden or record-breaking finish for Alvord's Jordan Ward.
Ending fails to spoil champion’s legacy
Published Wednesday, May 16, 2012
By Richard Greene
After collecting her second gold medal Friday, Alvord's Jordan Ward sauntered down the stairs at the north side of Mike Myers Stadium to the interview tent to answer another round of questions.
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OUR OPINIONS
May is ripening time
Published Wednesday, May 16, 2012 | By Bob Buckel
When we first moved to North Texas, we came from Andrews - a northern outpost of the Chihuahuan Desert that sits over rich oil deposits but has little above ground to recommend it except wonderful people.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Exchange students enriched life
Published Wednesday, May 16, 2012
By Mary Ray
Mary Lu Harris came into my life when I needed her most. My husband left me, and Autumn left for college two years earlier than expected.
Youth to perform ‘Godspell’
Published Wednesday, May 16, 2012
By D.A. Sharpe
The Wise County Heritage Museum is a place where a creative impact is made on our community, and it is our privilege and blessing that it is available as a benefit to our local culture and heritage.
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- Terri Pettijohn and Butch Bryan
- Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Lane Clark
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- Catherine Renee McMillan and Seth Aaron Tate
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