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City official arrested
Alive and kicking
Meeting wasn't criminal act
Rollover wreck in Decatur
Election day is Saturday
Butterfield Stage Days Rodeo, festival on tap
Slick roads in Rhome cause traffic woes
Vandals hit Northwest ISD vans over weekend
One intersection, two accidents in same day
Kindergarten Registration
Stocking up on stamps
Two still critical after last week's wreck in Bridgeport
News Briefs for May 8
Keller man arrested for robbery
Five hurt in four-car wreck
Most pass TAKS test
Recycling begins Wednesday
Guns and clovers
Construction projects ahead for city
School district hires interim superintendent
New directors signal transition time for CASA
Church to expand
Voters will see familiar items on school bond ballot
GMC Yukon Hybrid a gas saving ride
New phone system provides information on inmates
Area School Board Candidate Questionaire
News Briefs for May 4
Survivor
Singing a new tune
Talking trash
Matters of the heart
Teen dies in motocross accident
Area School Board Candidate Questionaire
Area City Council Candidate Questionaire
In the loop
Fair hopes to raise awareness of the uninsured
New school will relieve Prairie View Elementary
Cyclist in serious condition after striking a deer
News Briefs for May 1
Students have a blast at assembly
4-Her's bring home awards
Talking to trees?
Council wants in on talks
Recycle bins to spring up
Election time again
Time to choose
Change of pace
Pre-dawn collision sends two to hospitals
Deputies arrest Florida fugitive during search for runaway
DHS news staffers bring home top award
Kindergarten Registrations
News Briefs for April 27
Natural competition
Dallas Baptist University mulls return to Decatur
Gag order
A slithery getaway
Wreck causes a mess, one injury
Keeping up with growth in Northwest
Donations needed to bring veterans' memorial to Decatur
Input needed on possible county public health department
Architectural firm hired by Bridgeport Independent school district
Saturday accident injures Springtown woman
News Briefs for April 24
Bishop given award for courageous action
Black graduates from medical school
Fernandez wins logo design contest
Nibarger dances in college season's final performance
Business Briefs for April 24
Two Decatur principals hired, another leaving
Breaking down the bond
Finding their groove
Bricks honor those who served their country
Chico schools lose longtime leader, Tom Ferguson
Rhome explosion causes no injuries
Paradise school sets next year's calendar
Bridgeport City Council approves water rate increase
News Briefs for April 20
At long last, westward ho!
Woman killed
Joining the Metroplex
County on board with merger
Tamplen wins Morning News photo contest
Highway opening accident-free for three hours
It's official - Go Bobcats!
District hires administrators
Ozone season approaches
Fire marshal to investigate incident
Group to help parents of special needs kids
News Briefs
Weather packs a punch
Checking for sex offenders
Truck smashes into insurance office
Westbound U.S. 380 to open Monday
Boyd man killed on Farm Road 51
Library offers new, user-friendly spaces
One and done
Officers did not force man to ride in car, jury decides
Couple involved in Christmas day chase near Rhome indicted
Retailer shows interest in locating to city
9-1-1:Thank you dispatchers for all you do
Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Register your number now for alert system
News Briefs
A night for newcomers
Tragic weekend
More arrests made in burglary spree
Artists will demonstate work Saturday
Postal workers want to deliver stray to a home
Dems try to move past convention tension
News Briefs
Area men catch record fish
Festival is just around the corner
Museum concert series lined up
There's still hope
Family loses home in fire
Early vote totals down
Hail pelts area
Decatur band marches to championship beat
High school FFA nursery team grows together
Economic crunch
Student council seeks Texas hospitality
Council upholds sign ordinance
Council regulates sexually oriented businesses
News Briefs
Police make burglary arrest
Chamber honors top citizens and companies
Another successful year
Early voting light in runoffs
Fire destoys home under renovation
Signs slow lane openings on U.S. 380
Local parties choose their delegates at conventions
Possible shooter arrested at college
Downtown wreck injures one
News Briefs
Elmore earns $1,500 scholarship
Jordan to intern at Scott and White
Soldiers touch hearts of hospital employees
Early voting in runoff election begins Monday
Starting over
Pig pride
Tractor has new life thanks to youth
Crime wave
Counterfeit bill passed at yard sale
School staff will receive 4 percent raise
Council approves plans for TIF zone
City close to naming police chief
Local TAKS scores mirror state results
Merit pay plan rejected by area schools
News Briefs
A time to shine
Participants often juggle many projects
Ray gets 10-year sentence
Westbound lanes to open next Wednesday
Springing forward
Truck show raises $31,000
Water runoff creates need to review development rules
Committee formed to find possible campus locations
News Briefs
Surgery is giving residents a healthier outlook
Wood receives top scouting awards
Burn ban off
Wise growth continues
Aquifer dropping, and it could get worse
Youth Fair begins Monday
Hospital to smokers: move your butts off campus
High school principal to say good-bye next Friday
TCEQ still undecided on approving Aqua Texas water rate increase
TCEQ fines city more than $24,000
Ordinance could require garages
News Briefs
Another bump in the road
Stepping up to the challenge
It's official: Aaberg out
Civic leader Forman dies at 80
Apartment tenants can begin moving in next month
City hires administrator
Jake Williams epitomizes 4-H
Livestock workshop coming to county
Youth Fair has rich history
Youth Fair 2008: FCCLA Queen Contestants
Youth Fair 2008: FFA Queen Contestants
Youth Fair 2008: 4-H Queen Contestants
News Briefs
City sets sex offender rules
The ban is back
Carson principal leaving
Losing a friend
Saying good-bye to a best friend, saving another
Flames destroy old, vacant home
Sunset man injured in rollover wreck
Eichthaler receives volunteer award
Abandoned animals
Woman's club hosts convention
Habitat home dedication is Saturday
Residents hope panel gives them break on water rates
School wants architect's input
Fund-raiser set for Paradise fire victims
Council hopes trucks bring bucks for city
Parvo found in puppy bought in parking lot
News Briefs
Burn ban lifted
Drying out
Legal Eagles
College tax will go to voters
Arrest made in assault case
Stagecoach rolls into town to stay
Mr. Rogers changes neighborhoods
Recycling gets green light
Ballots set for May council and board elections
News Briefs
High school students earn top honors
The ice of March
Runoff campaigns begin
Young entrepreneur
Filing deadline for May elections is Monday
Truck seller might make move to city
City interviewing for administrator, police chief
Curbing can stay at gravesites
News Briefs
Walker cruises to victory
King wins re-election
Rankin, White face runoff
Down to the wire
Parr defeats Williams; runoff looms for Huffman, Emmert
Election could help attract businesses to city
Burn ban violators run out of excuses
Community gives back to fire department
Citizens like recycling, but some want same trash schedule
Council, EDC hear tax issues
Web site keeps parents, teachers connected
Students hope extra time at school leads to success
News Briefs
Students excel in math competition
Mother arrested in death of 3-year-old
Life without parole
Crime on Campus
'Super' turnout expected Tuesday
DHS senior makes directorial debut
Parents accused of leaving child outside in the cold
Transitional house for parolees in Hideaway Bay closes
Residents complain about possible park's location
Phones outlawed in school zone
Grand Jury Indictments
College group to seek help from commissioners
Superintendents offer suggestions for course offerings
News Briefs
Pre-dawn collision kills Bowie man
Price tag for bond is $260 million
Rollover wreck sends one to hospital
City might go green
Crash reveals possible safety hazard
Study will examine county office space needs
Business equipment destroyed in house fire
Trinity Aquifer could see significant drop
News Briefs
Art students bring home awards
Camp aims to help students increase knowledge of science
World changers hope to help Wise
TxDOT tells U.S. 380 motorists ... Road Construction Next 2 Months
School calls $27.9 million bond election
First week voter turnout 'excellent'
Mada's closes its doors after 44 years
School district seeks bond approval from voters
United Way celebrates goal bustin' year
City to consider recycling service
Two weeks left to file for May election
Phat results
Candidates make pitch for votes at forum
Recalled beef destroyed before it reached students
Investigation continues in death of 3-year-old girl
College president says unity is necessary
News Briefs
Child death ruled murder
Threats made against family, Davis says
Candidates get defensive at forum
Voting heavy on first day
Hometown help
Heat lamps spark blaze
Board expected to reach bond decision Thursday
Future of Wise roads could be tied to Metroplex
Survey complete for new animal shelter
News Briefs
Paradise student honored
USDA accepting grant applications
The Kimbroughs catch a record fish
Wreck injures two teens
Shooting threat leads to arrest
Swap meet set to swarm posse grounds
Time to cast ballots in primaries
Younger voters heading to polls
Construction zone collision
Expansion of Metro plan area to be discussed
How the Texas Primaries work
Group will review school's space crunch
Simpson denied parole, again
No SOBs allowed, at least for 90 days
New By-Well rules don't sit well with some
Stafford will challenge Estes for senate seat
School hopes for LoTI success with program
Getting a jump on the job market
News Briefs
A Heart for Becky
Murder suspect arrested
School district shuffles deck
Firefighters honored with awards
Three injured in two wrecks Sunday night
Emmert seeks Precinct 4 constable post
Bond issue is just discussion, for now
Teachers granted money
News Briefs
Water district plans rules for injection wells
Time to file
Building on a dream
Monroe released after posting bail
Life inside the cell block
Class prepares inmates for life on the outside
Kay Williams seeking re-election as constable
Former roommate organizes Murhpree fundraiser
On second thought, council fills vacancy
How to help the Paradise fire victims
Support for the goats
Principal selected as finalist for award
First Financial Bank breaks ground
Crisp saves historic building to open new shop
City clears the way for road
City hopes to have police chief, city administrator by May
Contributions for filing period top $20,000
State takes back injection well permit
Cause for paws
News Briefs
New EA focuses on primary
Cycle of giving
Hello cello
Truck stuck on rock after rolling
Elementary principal resigns
One killed in rollover wreck
Teen injured in wreck
Commissioners hear fire update, hire building firm
Third party might help select possible college site
United Way aprroves funding for TAPS, Head Start
City mayor to seek re-election
Calls are up, but crime is down
City will install larger pipes
Hunters could soon have to check in at Grasslands
School nominated for blue ribbon
News Briefs
Rising from the ashes
Through the lens: a first-person perspective of Tuesday's fire
Flames claim another home
Lost a pet? Try the Web
Two arrested in alcohol sting
Test shows dad in fatal wreck was intoxicated
Dems make their case for votes at forum
News Briefs
RAGING INFERNO
Elections boss quits
Murphrees sue highway builder
Council responds to mayor's remarks
Test shows no alcohol in McGuffin's system
Bridgeport man arrested in fatal wreck
Raise heart disease awareness by wearing red Friday
Bigger water line needed for future growth
Drug arrests
Republicans draw for ballot order
Board approves branch campus vote
Red alert
Mayor may have shown favoritism, council says
News Briefs
Destructive fires
Keeping Dr. King's dream alive
Two cents worth of good news
County cares for rural, aging cemeteries
Chamber names new leaders for 2008
'Mr. Bill' tribute story chosen as tops in Texas
Money for master's
News Briefs
Growth might prompt school bond
Police chief quits
Seeking the cure for health care
She went thataway
Technology brings heart surgery into classroom
Walker leads in campaign contributions
Driver walks away from early Thursday accident
Steering problems cause accident
EDC seeks sign solution
Council inks tattoo ordinance
District considers plan to attract business
Wolf, Ray receive probation
Shawn running for Precinct 4 constable
Smith will run for U.S. Congress
Elections boss will stay in basement
Trucks are OK, if they don't stay
School's boundary expansion will include parts of Wise
Televisions going digital
News Briefs
Power struggle
County seeks shelter design
The show is a go
Science program draws state recognition
Large grassfire started from burn barrel
Cause of south Wise house fire unknown
Project will address neighborhood's water woes
Driver arrested after car crashes into building
EDC board gets project update
GRASSLANDS BURN BAN ­- In addition to the county-wide burn ban, the U.S. Forest Service has issued a burn ban for the LBJ National Grasslands. Fires will only be permitted in the Forest Service-provided fire-rings in the three established campgrounds: Black Creek, TADRA Point and Valley View Group Use Area.
Former councilman arrested for murder
Wise might be added to Metro plans
Doctors are in, even when they're out
Three injured in wreck involving NISD school bus
A time to shine
Manoushagian remembered as civic leader
Wiccans in Wise
New chamber hopes to be resource for Hispanic community
Suspicious fire damages home
Friday accident injures one
News Briefs
County burn ban restricts welding
Two injured, one arrested in wreck
Commissioners oppose funding Aurora VFD
Seizure may be cause of wreck
Schwenn hopes for commissioner win
Burn ban notice could soon hit the streets
Open seat will be left to voters
Choosing slides
Rules might be changing for By-Well residents
News Briefs
Church helps with Operation Christmas Child gift boxes
Learn to be a citizen forester
Time to run for the silver-haired legislature
Lack of evidence
Phyllis Riedle sentenced in 2006 child sex case
Firefighters group not hot on idea of Aurora department
Taylor adjusts to 'new' life after transplant
Popp joins crowded field for Pct. 1 commissioner
A final goodbye
Dear John, please stay
News Briefs
2007 Top Stories
Emergency burn ban declared
Holistic Healing
Races set for March primary
Brick company remains bricked up
Travis Hoerth doesn't let injury slow him
Huffman to run for Precinct 4 constable
Explosion blamed for house fire
Police looking for parole violator
News Briefs
Holistic Healing
Second child dies from Christmas Eve wreck
Wreck victim in good condition
Fire destroys family's home
Hartley will run for district attorney
Third candidate emerges for commissioner
This time, 911 was the emergency
Hudson seeks re-election
Two injured in Friday wreck
ID theft a growing problem
News Briefs
Another holiday tragedy
Arrest made in fatal wreck
Keep burning, but be careful
Chase ends with crash, two arrests
Christmas Eve car accidents keep rescuers busy
News Briefs
Home for Christmas
A Christmas mission
Walker files for re-election as sheriff
Former postman runs for precinct 1 commissioner
Northwest, Bridgeport win progress report appeals
McComis honored for years of service
Shaw will seek re-election
District wants to improve test scores
Planning for parks
Thefts reported in west Wise towns
Mayor hopes city can lure major grocery store
News Briefs
County banishes burn ban
Wild ride ends with three arrests
Child finds 'Forever Family' in time for holidays
Parents, students show support for Hart
Student growth could require new school construction
City to create new zoning rules
News Briefs
NISD administrator participates in staff development academy
Top cooks named in 4-H food show
All-around cowboy
Unger to step down
Appraisal board of directors selected
Election 2008 taking shape
Democrats slow to file for primary
Allen will challenge Walker for sheriff once again
City hopes for new year's resolution to parking dispute
Parr will run for constable
School, community honor family through giving
Low performing list includes two Wise schools
Disposal well fails inspection again
News Briefs
James leaving for Iraq
Blazes, they're busy
Commissioners hear update on branch campus
City recieves early Christmas gift
One injured in Tuesday wreck
School ponders operating its own bus fleet
School board and coach receive presents and praises
Attendance zone created for Byron Nelson High School
One injured in Monday wreck
Grand Jury Indictments
News Briefs
Stanfield to represent county in pageant
Dorado wins James Wood card designing contest
Elementary students collect food, earn party
Area residents named to academic fraternity
Pearl Harbor Day
Man gets 25 years in assault of child
Highway project to drag into '08
Well out
Well done
Naughty or nice, take care of those warrants
Neighborhood lathered up over truck wash request
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Some fire departments change numbering system
News Briefs
Eight is enough
Justice delayed
Park dedicated to 'Big Mama' Willis
Pavilion is result of community effort
Weatherford mayor to challenge King
Devon donation assures United Way goal is exceeded
Boyd still recovering from gunshot wounds
Election 2008
News Briefs
Devon to sponsor event at Fort Worth Stock Show in February
Decatur FFA recognized as Star chapter
Wreaths Across America is coming
The Washburns' home is elegant and comfortable
Living abroad proved to be a learning experience for teacher
Martinez indicted in child's death
Daycare dilemma
Minor collision causes a major wreck
Ray must pay
Dinner with King
Major mess
Wise Republican Women receive award
Melissa Howard's home features a decorator's flare
Ramey avoids jail time with plea deal

News Briefs
Family tragedy
Family tragedy: Family known for service to community
Man dies after shooting wife in head
Commission gives its 'yes' vote to Moore
Spirit of Christmas campaigns begin
Ann Hoefle's home features country Christmas theme
Council approves rate increases for certain services
News Briefs
Frank Thornton's son stationed in Guam
Decatur citizens encouraged to participate in online survey
All Around champ
Sleepy-eyed shoppers out early for bargains
Woman wants mini goats in city limits
LBJ Grasslands pipeline project gets 'OK'
Clinesmith historic Cowan Street home will be featured
Council to get input on tattoo parlors
A 'murky' process
Helping Jackie's family
New director named for district
King top finalist in equestrian competition
Devon Energy to sponsor new stock show event
News Briefs
Fruits of their labor
Burn ban is back
Group studies district needs
Phone home for fire help
Middle school principal hired
Trustees consider salary schedule
Summers home to be featured in tour
News Briefs
Students earn FFA honors
Unwelcome home
You break it, you fix it
Pileup on Main Street
Aaberg will run for county attorney
Cary Bohn's townhome to be featured
Superintendents share thoughts on branch campus plan
Board considers school calendar
School board hires new business manager
Students living near schools to be charged for bus rides
Water district awards contract
News Briefs
Parolees next door
Round 'em up
Holidays bring need for volunteers at WARM
Siblings team up for building block win
News Briefs
High school band makes history
A brother's sacrifice
Collision kills couple
Veterans Day event Sunday
Boy uses CPR to save puppy
After overwhelming approval, water district will soon take shape
Collision with 18-wheeler kills Burleson man
JP Johnson to offer sobering program for youths
Wise Regional Health System now performing heart surgeries
Commercial disposal well raises concerns
Site of old school now zoned for retail
Annexation hearing draws no public interest
News Briefs
Black Diamond Dancers bring home top honors
Burton named Scout chief
CHS grads earn top FFA honors
NHS students recognized in scholarship program
Pass, Pass, Pass
A taste of Texas
Weekend fire destroys home
Rising number of uninsured prompts need for clinic
Commission split on zoning recomendation for old school
News Briefs
Wofford under investigation
Monroe's bond reduced
Election day is Tuesday
Election Day Polling Locations
Stainton seeks county attorney job
Off 380 Players opens comedy in Bridgeport
Sand Flat Art Guild announces show winners
Tennyson named Who's Who
Bandits burglarize pharmacy
City employees receive pay raise
Huckabee gains support from King
Education foundation recognizes lead gifts
The case of the abused teddy
Author's message to students: live your dream
County approves engineer position
Cancer patients invited to free program
News Briefs
Science comes alive
Group looks at county health
Leaders consider shelter builder
Early voting is light
Court upholds murder conviction
Syndrome leaves daughter fatherless, mother focused
Eaton inducted into Radio Hall of Fame
News Briefs
Coloring Contest Winners
Price for new school capped at $86.5 million
Wreck injures Boyd man
Girls rule
Halloween time
Branch hits a snag
Switching sides
Election 2007
Back to jail
A Loing Battle: Scaling down
Awards given to 4-H members at centennial celebration
Sara's Cure concert was a success
News Briefs
Farewell, soldier
Early voting begins
Main Street program receives national status
City manager receives contract extension
School visitors will be subject to sex offender check
Fire damages home
News Briefs
Monroe indicted on intoxicated assault
Estes gets an earful
Time to vote for water district, school bonds, amendments
Staph scare at school prompts parental warning
Education foundation gives money to innovative teachers
Thanking a faceless hero
Devon completes 1,000th horizontal well in Barnett
Paint Horse event gallops into town
City plans to deck the park with decorations
District to gather data for facilities plan
School finances rated 'superior' by state
Vision Van to bring gift of sight to NISD students
Horse neglect on the rise in Wise
News Briefs
Pct. 4 annex project gets green light
Fire burns local worker
Loyd Jackson named town's top citizen by chamber
On call
EDC and Twisted X Boots agree on refund
Pay taxes late, pay more in penalties
News Briefs
Preserve America workshop coming Nov. 6
Cruisin' Days will be Oct. 20
Drug bust
Fire chief resigns
District planning for new high school
Fire gets kitchen, spares rest of house
Truckers feel the weight of additional troopers
New leaders seek recruits for National Guard
Board receives update on employee fingerprinting
Theater upgrades could cost $1.8 million
It's almost turkey time
News Briefs
Report: teen was drunk
Strength revealed
Wren named to city council
Forecast for Precinct 4: Dry
Mural brings book scenes to life
Warning system should be operational soon
Grand Jury Indictments
News Briefs
Custodian trained at elementary
Time for paybacks
Blue Mound man killed in 114 accident
Deadline looms for alcohol petition in Precinct 4
Kure for Kat
Hay, what a year
A losing battle: Beachy keen
City hopes zone fosters development
Shooting victim remains critical
News Briefs
Sex offender found dead in school
Collision injures driver
New life
Prepare for flu season
DHS student injured in two-car wreck
Creswell retires as manager after 27 years
Health fair to be held Saturday
Aliens among us?
News Briefs
Charles Lanfear promoted to major
A rich life
Shooting victim still critical
Woman charged with robbery in beer theft
K-Bob's closing
City makes disaster relief plans
Knox named new editor of Messenger
City hopes new facility will solve flooding problem
'Superior'
Planning for the big flu
Long-awaited park nearing 'go' time
Foundation adds directors, kicks-off fund drive
Cole plans second development
Information is a click or call away with new service
Courthouse Records
News Briefs
Plowing the competition
Grease pit fall burns server
Bond will create two new schools
Note sold on vacant apartments
Up on the housetop suspect crawls
Coalition streams into town to discuss watersheds, dams
News Briefs
Resale shop will help victims of domestic violence
Quilt to benefit Main Street Festival
Northwest ISD Notes
Council examines parking issue in ByWell Estates
Estes plans series of town hall meetings
Fostel seeks district attorney post
'Stupid act'
Two injured, one jailed after accident
New leadership
Business leader Tom Gettys dies
Keeping the beat strong
Sheriff calls on county for backup
A Losing Battle
Weatherford College branch
Russian journalists visit Wise County
Room to roam
Now it's official: tax rate is staying the same
'Mystery' developer interested in buying old school
School upgrades security at stadium
City's tax rate won't change
Bilingual program may need expansion
Courthouse Records
News Briefs
Abduction attempt
Senior safety on the road
Coming soon: cars that get 50 mpg
EDC approves grant for expansion
Growing high school may lead to bond talk
Council annexes 80 acres
The Long road
News Briefs
Sarah's Cure brings singer to town
Morrow honored for helping catch thieves