COURTHOUSE GRAND REVEAL SET FOR OCTOBER — After several years of renovation work, the Wise County Courthouse will be rededicated at a ceremony Oct. 23 where the public can get their first look at the restored structure. County Judge J.D. Clark announced the long-anticipated date earlier this week. “When you step back, this project has been about more than paint and plaster,” Clark said. “It’s about protecting history, honoring the craftsmanship of past generations, and preparing the courthouse to last another century. That’s why the Oct. 23 rededication date is so meaningful — it’s exactly 130 years since the cornerstone was laid in 1895.” Read more in this week’s Wise County Messenger and online here.
2 SERIOUSLY HURT IN BOYD WRECK — Two people were transported to Metroplex hospitals with serious injuries after a two-vehicle accident south of Boyd on Farm Road 730 Thursday afternoon. The wreck involving an SUV and sedan was reported at the intersection of Farm Road 730 South and County Road 4676. AirEvac Lifeteam 68 flew the driver of the sedan to Medical City Denton. The driver of the SUV was taken to Texas Health Harris Methodist in Fort Worth by ground ambulance. FM 730 was briefly shut down in order to create a landing zone for the helicopter. Boyd Fire Department (Wise County ESD No. 1), the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Wise County Sheriff’s Office also responded to the scene.
CHICO HOUSE FIRE — Fire damaged a mobile home near Chico Thursday afternoon. The fire was reported in the 100 block of Private Road 1566 north of Chico around 2:30 p.m. The home’s occupant was able to escape the home safely, according to emergency radio reports. Multiple fire departments responded to extinguish the house fire and the grass fire, which spread to about five acres, igniting other out buildings on the property.
DECATUR SCHOOL BOARD ADOPTS BUDGET, TAX RATE — Decatur ISD Thursday adopted its budget and tax rate for the 2025/26 school year. The board approved a general fund budget of $43 million, an 8 percent increase over the 2024/25 budget, and a total tax rate of 89.68 cents per $100 of taxable value, a half-cent reduction from the previous year.
OFFICE CLOSURE — The Wise County Appraisal District office will close at 2 p.m. today for staff training.
BLOOD DRIVE — Carter BloodCare will be at the Chico Public Library 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today. Donors can visit bit.ly/cpldrive82225 to schedule an appointment. Contact Michelle Slonaker, 940-644-2330.
DAV INFORMATION SESSION — The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter and Auxiliary 70 will host a member information session 10 a.m. Saturday at 2801 S. Farm Road 51. Light snacks will be provided.
FUNERALS — Memorial service for Lori Michelle Akers, 55, of Decatur is 11 a.m. Saturday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
SERVICE for Bobby Huey, 79, of Decatur is noon Saturday at First Baptist Church of Alvord. Hawkins-Decatur is handling arrangements.
FUNERAL for Bob Allen Barnes, 81, of Alvord is 11 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church in Alvord with burial at Chico Cemetery. Family visitation is 4-6 p.m. Sunday at Hawkins-Decatur.
FUNERAL for Carrie Green, 66, of Paradise is 11 a.m. Saturday at Pleasant View Baptist Church with burial at Thomas Cemetery. Family visitation is one hour prior to the service at the church. Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport is handling arrangements.
FUNERAL for Danny Abney, 64, of Bridgeport is 10 a.m. today at Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport with burial at Eastside Cemetery in Bridgeport.
FUNERAL for Wilma Smith, 94, of Decatur is 11 a.m. Saturday at Hudson & Torres with burial at Eastside Cemetery. Visitation is 6-8 tonight at the funeral home.
GRAVESIDE service for James Thomas Mosley, 64, is 10 a.m. today at Azle Land Cemetery and Memorial Park.
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