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Wise County Crime Report for Thursday, March 12, 2026

ONLY IN WISE...SATURDAY, MARCH 7: 300 BLOCK OF COUNTY ROAD 2610 — Caller stated they sent approximately $4,300 dollars to who he believed was a celebrity comedian from Netflix who lives in California. He believed he was setting up a meet and greet in order to get to know the person better.... READ MORE >

Update for Thursday, March 12, 2026

COUNTY ADOPTS NEW THOROUGHFARE PLAN — A document designed to guide and shape the expansion of local roadways amid rapid population growth was adopted Monday.... READ MORE >

Update for Wednesday, March 11, 2026

2 SERIOUSLY HURT IN DECATUR WRECK — A multi-vehicle accident in Decatur Tuesday left two people seriously injured and caused lengthy delays on a major road.... READ MORE >

Charles Louis “Chuck” Heaberlin

Charles Louis “Chuck” Heaberlin — father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and loving husband for 70 years — passed away on March 3, at age 95, while under hospice care following a brief illness.  Born in Russell, Ky., in 1930 to Alberta and Herald Heaberlin. Chuck lived in several locations in Illinois and Texas with his wife and family before settling in Decatur... READ MORE >

Bobbie Alene Laing

  Bobbie Alene Laing, 63, of Decatur, went to be with her Lord Thursday, March 5, 2026, in Plano. Funeral is 2 p.m. Friday, March 13 at House of Prayer in Newark, with burial at Aurora Cemetery. Rick Neathery will officiate. Bobbie was born May 22, 1962, to Harold Joe and Eva Charlene (Hopper) Norris, Sr. in Fort Worth. She... READ MORE >

William “Bill” Woolaver

William “Bill” Woolaver went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 4, 2026, in Decatur.  Born on April 1, 1934, to Charles L. and Pauline (Gill) Woolaver in Decatur, Bill lived a full and meaningful life centered around his family, faith, and work. He married Ruth Nell Bryan on May 5, 1951, in Decatur, and together they built... READ MORE >

Update for Tuesday, March 10, 2026

POCO FIRE CONTAINED TO FURNACE — No injuries were reported following a commercial fire Monday at the Entegris POCO facility in Decatur.... READ MORE >

Update for Monday, March 9, 2026

LADY EAGLES REPEAT AS 4AI STATE CHAMPIONS — Behind a double-double from senior post Bralyn Peck, Decatur (37-4) brought home its second straight state title.... READ MORE >

Update for Friday, March 6, 2026

LADY EAGLES GO FOR STATE TITLE REPEAT — Decatur (36-4) will square off against Waco La Vega (28-11) in a 4A Division I state title rematch 5 p.m. today.... READ MORE >

Wise County Crime Report for Thursday, March 5, 2026

ONLY IN WISE...TUESDAY, FEB. 24: SHERIFF’S OFFICE — Dispatch was contacted by a woman on behalf of an incarcerated man reporting theft by check. Investigation showed the man was supposed to be getting a refund check for $3,200. His ex-girlfriend reached out to the attorney and convinced him to write and send the check to her on the man’s behalf. Check was then written and mailed to the ex-girlfriend who cashed the check shortly after.... READ MORE >