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Sales tax collections by the state amounted to $1.70 billion in November, down 14.4 percent compared to November 2008. For the most part, December rebates to Wise County cities represented a drop much greater than that percentage.

Area banks earn high marks

By Denny Deady | Published Thursday, January 7, 2010

BauerFinancial has announced updated star ratings for all U.S. banks and federally insured credit unions.

Report addresses county employment

By Denny Deady | Published Thursday, January 7, 2010

In a quarterly census report from the Texas Workforce Commission, Wise County is reported to have 18,294 in the workforce with wages amounting to $165,513,260.

Business Briefs for January 7

By Denny Deady | Published Thursday, January 7, 2010

Farmers officer named to post
Roy Smith, senior vice president of Farmers Insurance Group of Companies, has been named senior vice president field operations for the southwest zone, which includes Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Oklahoma and Arkansas.

Trade Days event continues to grow

By Denny Deady | Published Thursday, December 17, 2009

Carla Tackett is a seasoned trades day vendor and in June this year, she put on her first Decatur Trade Days at the Wise County Sheriff's Posse grounds on FM 51 S. Within five months, the number of vendors had doubled, to 50, and she is confident the business will continue to grow in attracting not only vendors but also shoppers, as word gets out about the event.

Store now a Great Plains dealer

By Denny Deady | Published Thursday, December 10, 2009

McMaster New Holland on U.S. 81/287 in Decatur is now an authorized Great Plains dealer, contracted to sell and service the Great Plains line of drills and planter components.

Sales tax rebates take a plunge

By Denny Deady | Published Thursday, November 19, 2009

Sales tax rebates to Wise County cities fell sharply in September and continued to plummet in October.

New car sales dip

By Denny Deady | Published Thursday, November 12, 2009

Wise County's three new car dealers sold 183 new vehicles and 115 used vehicles during September.

Unemployment rate rises

By Denny Deady | Published Thursday, November 12, 2009

The Texas seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose slightly to 8.2 percent in September, up from 8.0 percent a month ago, and continued to trend well below the complete national rate of 9.8 percent.

Buddie Fosters leatherwork exhibited

By Denny Deady | Published Thursday, October 29, 2009

"A Hint of Artistry," an exhibit of the legendary western leather works of the late Buddie Foster, will be featured at an open house on Saturday, Nov. 7, at The Western Heritage Gallery in Denton.

Take your staycation at Garrett Creek Ranch

By Denny Deady | Published Thursday, October 15, 2009

Garrett Creek Ranch Conference Center will host a three-day event Oct. 23-25, billed as an affordable alternative to the "staycation."

Chevrolet most popular brand in county

By Staff | Published Thursday, September 17, 2009

Chevrolet continued to be Wise County's most popular vehicle as 25 Chevy cars and 62 Chevrolet trucks were registered in August in the office of County Tax Assessor-Collector Monte Shaw.

Wise sales tax down more than state average

By Denny Deady | Published Thursday, September 10, 2009

August sales tax allocations to local governments across the state were down 6.8 percent compared to this time last year. In Wise County, allocations were down much more than the state average.

GEOs WC center celebrates 20 years

By Staff | Published Thursday, September 10, 2009

It's now been 20 years since the Bridgeport Correctional Center was built at 4000 N. 10th Street in Bridgeport.

Bull riding events raises $55,000 for charity

By Denny Deady | Published Thursday, September 3, 2009

The books are closed and the donations are dispensed from the 2009 edition of the WC Challenger Charities Professional Bull Riding event in May in Decatur.

Devon quarterly earnings exceed $3 million