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Update for Friday, July 25, 2025

CONCERTS CONTINUE — The 144th Wise County Old Settlers Reunion free concert series continues tonight and Saturday at Joe Wheeler Park in Decatur. Stoney Larue and Dax Davis headline Friday night’s entertainment under the pavilion. Davis will open at 9 p.m. and Larue will take the stage at 11 p.m. Then on Saturday, it will be time to face the... READ MORE >

Update for Thursday, July 24, 2025

SOUTH WISE SEEKS PATH TO EAGLE MOUNTAIN — With Lake Bridgeport’s surface water committed and groundwater supplies increasingly strained, Wise County city officials are advancing talks to tap into Eagle Mountain Lake — an investment that could reshape the water future of the rapidly growing southeastern quadrant of the county. City officials have held meetings with the Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD), which owns and operates both Eagle Mountain and Lake Bridgeport.... READ MORE >

Update for Wednesday, July 23, 2025

NOT WASHED — Thaine Laaser and Dylan Nation were crowned Reunion washer tournament champions for the fourth time at the 16th annual Decatur Chamber of Commerce Put Yo’ Money Where Yo’ Mouth Is Washer Tournament, adding more golden washer hardware to their dynastic resume in the early hours of Wednesday morning.... READ MORE >

Update for Tuesday, July 22, 2025

BOYD ISD CALLS FOR $63 MILLION BOND — Boyd ISD trustees voted unanimously Monday to put the district’s $63 million, single proposition bond package back in front of voters for the second time this year.... READ MORE >

Sharon Faye Whittenburg

Sharon Faye Whittenburg, of Boyd, was a loving wife and devoted mother, she peacefully passed away on July 7, 2025, in Decatur, at the age of 82. A visitation was held on July 18, 2025, at Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd. The graveside service followed this gathering of remberence on July 19, 2025, at Garvin Cemetery, allowing family and friends... READ MORE >

Update for Monday, July 21, 2025

UPDATE for Monday, July 21, 2025: REUNION RETURNS — The 144th Wise County Old Settlers Reunion begins today at the Wise County Fairgrounds.... READ MORE >

Update for Friday, July 18, 2025

DECATUR, BOYD SEE POPULATION BOOST — Decatur and Boyd posted the largest population gains among Wise County cities over the past year, according to new estimates from the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG). Decatur led local cities in total growth, adding 875 residents, a 12.3 percent increase. Boyd saw the county’s highest percentage gain for the second year in... READ MORE >

Promotional Video for Thursday, July 17, 2025

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Update for Thursday, July 17, 2025

LEADERS UNVEIL NEW WATER PLANS — City leaders unveiled plans Wednesday night to form the West Fork Public Utility Agency — a proposed regional entity that would allow cities to collaborate on water infrastructure without legislative approval. The public utility agency, introduced during the Wise County Mayors Coalition meeting, could be a viable alternative to the Wise Regional Water District,... READ MORE >

Wise County Crime Report for Thursday, July 17, 2025

ONLY IN WISE...SATURDAY, JULY 12 WISE COUNTY JAIL — Two inmates got into an altercation over the definition of “checkmate” while playing chess.... READ MORE >