PAINT THE TOWN PINK — Decatur Main Street will host the annual Paint the Town Pink, a breast cancer awareness event, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the Decatur Visitor Center. It will include a raffle, pink line ceremony to honor survivors and remember those we’ve lost at 11 a.m. and a hamburger lunch for $5 at 11:30 a.m. All money raised will benefit Mary’s Gift. Decatur High School will also hold its annual “Pink Out” event at tonight’s football game at Eagle Stadium.... READ MORE >
ONLY IN WISE...FRIDAY, OCT. 10: 2300 BLOCK OF MONOCEROS DRIVE — Deputies spoke with a man who advised he and his wife were separating. She was intoxicated and began yelling at him and ordering him out of the residence due to a previous assaultive incident. The man indicated the woman began throwing things at him, which included a Halloween candy bowl, liquor Sphere, wine bottle and ceramic plate which struck him in the back/side. The man claimed the woman struck him in the back of the head with an open hand palm strike as well. The woman was placed under arrest for the Class C offense of assault family violence.... READ MORE >
BRIDGEPORT PROHIBITS GAMBLING MACHINES — The Bridgeport City Council Monday amended an ordinance to ban amusement redemption machines (gambling machines) from businesses within the city limits. Bridgeport Police Chief Steve Stanford said that the devices are often found in local smoke shops and convenience stores, and have led to an increase in thefts, criminal trespass, criminal mischief and narcotic transactions. Gambling machines, sometimes referred to as “eight-liners” or “sweepstakes,” typically operate and appear as traditional slot machines while awarding merchandise, gift cards and cash prizes.... READ MORE >
1 HURT IN DECATUR WRECK — A Bridgeport man suffered major injuries in a high-speed collision in a residential Decatur neighborhood Tuesday afternoon. The wreck happened in the 800 block of College Avenue, just south of the Decatur ISD Administration Building, just before 2 p.m. Initial reports from Decatur Police Department said witnesses reported a pickup northbound on College Avenue traveling at a high rate of speed when it ran the four-way stop sign at Hale Street and continued north, passing the Wise Owls Learning Center. The truck then struck a couple of trees in the front yard of a home, hit a parked car and came to rest against a third tree.... READ MORE >
COURTHOUSE CEREMONY PLANS ANNOUNCED — Plans for the rededication of the newly-restored Wise County Courthouse were announced yesterday. The ceremony is at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 23 on the southwest corner of the courthouse. State and Main streets on the Decatur Square will be closed to vehicle traffic during the event. North Texas Caledonian Pipes and Drums will perform a special bagpipe and drum prelude at 9:45 a.m. The event will also feature the inaugural flag raising by the Wise County Veterans Group, national anthem by the Decatur High School Varsity Chamber Choir and remarks from the Texas Historical Commission, County Judge J.D. Clark and other elected officials. An open house with tours of the building will take place after the ceremony until 2 p.m. Elevator access will not be available during the rededication.... READ MORE >
Robin Mowery Garrett, a beloved figure in the lives of all who knew her, passed away on Sept. 28, 2025, in Denton, at the age of 70. Born on Sept. 21, 1955, in Artesia, CA. Robin touched the lives of many throughout her journey and leaves behind a legacy filled with love, laughter and compassion. A memorial service to celebrate... READ MORE >
1 HURT IN CHICO WRECK — One person was seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck Saturday afternoon north of Chico. The wreck happened around 3:40 p.m. on Texas 101 near County Road 1782. Wise County EMS Chief Randall Preuninger said a pickup ran off the road and rolled, striking a tree. The male driver, who was the only occupant, received serious injuries. Air Evac Lifeteam 68 responded to the scene and flew the patient to Medical City Denton. Texas 101 was shut down for a short time in order for the helicopter to land. Crafton Fire Department, Rescue 1, Squad 1 and Texas Department of Public Safety responded to the scene.... READ MORE >
WILLIAMS CHOSEN FOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAM — Decatur’s Taylor Williams is one of 17 superintendents in the state to be selected to an 18-month leadership program provided by the Holdsworth Center. The nonprofit organization brings together leaders from across the state to its campus on Lake Austin to support and develop leaders in public education. Williams was chosen for the organization’s Superintendent Leadership Program, which is designed to provide current superintendents with world-class professional development, executive coaching and a strong peer network, according to a news release from Decatur ISD. The program focuses on strengthening skills in areas such as communication, board relations and building strong, dynamic teams. She will begin the program’s next cohort during the fall semester.... READ MORE >
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