Wise County and several of its cities recorded new highs in sales tax revenue in fiscal year 2025. The Texas Comptroller’s September sales tax disbursement closed out the fiscally year strong. Bridgeport snapped a three-year declining revenue streak after eclipsing its previous record last month. Decatur and Rhome also set new highs, with the three cities continuing to drive Wise […]
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IOB: Decatur’s Famfood brings health kick with philanthropic punch
FREEIf you order a salad, protein bowl or buffalo chicken wrap at Decatur’s newest restaurant, Famfood, you’re really buying two meals — one for yourself and one for a child in need. Famfood opened this week at 901 Medical Center Drive inside the Fit-N-Wise gym. The fast-casual spot features indoor seating and a patio overlooking the gym’s outdoor pool, […]
Sales tax proceeds shape up as fiscal year nears close
After the August payment from the Texas Comptroller, Wise County is officially on pace to set a new sales tax revenue record — with one city already surpassing last year’s totals and others on track to post new highs at the close of the 2024-25 fiscal year in September. Decatur, Bridgeport and Rhome once again drove Wise County’s economic activity. […]
Wounded Army major turned service dog provider honored by bourbon brand
FREEU.S. Army veteran Chuck Ziegenfuss nearly lost his life while serving in Iraq. And despite his lifelong scars, the Decatur resident never stopped giving back, even after his military career ended. Since 2016, the former Army major has provide about 200 military veterans with service dogs at no cost, thanks to his nonprofit, Hero Labradors, and its partner training […]
Sales tax holiday returns this weekend
Texas shoppers will get a little relief at the register this weekend with the return of the sales tax holiday. Purchases on qualifying items will be exempt from state and local sales taxes from Friday, Aug. 8 through midnight Sunday, Aug. 10. Texans can buy most clothing, footwear, school supplies, backpacks and diapers — both cloth and disposable — tax-free, […]
Wise County’s 2025 certified values released
Wise County’s tax base is officially approaching the $15 billion mark. According to the 2025 certified values released last week by the Wise County Appraisal District, the county’s total tax base weighed in at $14.99 billion, up from $13.83 billion in 2024 — an increase of 8.34 percent. The finalized numbers reflect the area’s rapid growth, with nearly $641 million […]
IOB: Pappy Jacks to fill former Fuzzy’s location in Decatur
FREEThe closure of Fuzzy’s Taco Shop in Decatur lacked closure. One weekend in June, the doors locked and the windows were adorned with the hand written message “closed for good.” The picture on why it closed remains, well, fuzzy. This week, the future for the location at 109 N. State Street started coming into focus, and I can confirm that […]
Wise County Chamber names new director
FREEThe Wise County Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday announced Krista Barber as the organization’s new executive director. Barber currently serves on the Boyd ISD School Board as its secretary. In its announcement, the chamber also said Barber has been heavily involved with Boyd Youth Association, PTO, SHAC committee and Boyd Education Foundation for the last two decades. Barber takes over […]
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