The annual Eighter from Decatur Food Truck Challenge will return to the Wise County fairgrounds May 18 for a day of delicious food, music and family fun. The Decatur Chamber of Commerce event will bring in food trucks from across Texas and there will be a free concert with live performances from Kody West and the Dax Davis Band. Decatur... READ MORE >
Northwest ISD was represented by 19 students, the most recorded by the district, at the State Visual Art Scholastic Event (VASE) competition in San Marcos. At Northwest High School, four students qualified. Zoe Bernet, Clara Cox, Jenna Johnson and Lea Johnson all put their artistic talent to the test as their pieces went through a rigorous judging process. To enter... READ MORE >
Nearly 14 years ago, Suzette and David Jones returned home to Decatur with the newest member of their family. After an 18 month process and 13 hour flight home from China, the couple had officially adopted Lia Feith. Now, Lia is preparing to walk to the stage as she graduates from Decatur High School. “I’ve loved it here,” Lia said.... READ MORE >
Cain and Catherine Lowe of Bedford announce the birth of a daugher, Baker Rae, April 2, 2024, at Presbyterian Dallas. She weighed 7 pounds and was 20 inches long. Grandparents are Kyle and Lori Hammond of Midland and Doyle and Lori Lowe of Decatur. Great-grandparents are BD and Joan Lowe of Decatur and Betty Hammond of Hawley. ... READ MORE >
At its board meeting Monday, Northwest ISD school board members approved the district’s 2024-2025 compensation plan to improve teacher and staff salaries and benefits. The compensation plan includes a minimum 2 percent midpoint raise, and many veteran teachers will see salary adjustments to increase overall compensation for total years of service. Veteran staff who have worked for NISD for more... READ MORE >
The Greater Denton/Wise County Association of Realtors is raising funds to support a first-of-its-kind project for Habitat for Humanity of Denton County. Low-to-moderate income families will soon be able to apply to qualify for one of 35 affordable houses located in a single subdivision called Habitat Village. The 8-acre development project in Denton broke ground on April 19. The goal... READ MORE >
The Rhome City Council passed a resolution censuring Mayor Patricia Mitchell at its meeting Thursday. Mayor Pro-Tem Michelle Tye said that after three weeks of investigation and a lengthy discussion in executive session on Thursday, the council chose to censure Mitchell. Tye read the resolution aloud at the meeting. “This resolution is put forth due to rude, discourteous and unprofessional... READ MORE >
Nicole and Peter Marquez of Decatur announce the birth of a son, Reiner Aries, Aprili 12, 2024 at Medical City Decatur. He weighed 8 pounds, 10 ounces and was 20 inches long. Grandparents are Eva DeLaCruz of Bonita Springs and Jose Santillan of Los Angeles. ... READ MORE >
Ismael and Laura Garcia announce the birth of a son, Adriel Isaras, April 12, 2024 at Medical City Decatur. He weighed 8 pounds and was 19 inches long. He has a brother, Ismael Garcia Jr., 17, and two sisters, Natali Garcia, 14 and Miranda Garcia, 11. Grandparents are Luterio and Maria Garcia and Antonio Aranda and Delfina Lozano all of... READ MORE >
Merlyn Arely Martinez and Julio Manuel Perez Rodriguez of Sunset announce the birth of a daughter, Paris Arianella, April 10, 2024 at Medical City Decatur. She weighed 5 pounds and was 18 inches long. She has a brother, Manuel Alejandro Perez, 11. ... READ MORE >
