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News Briefs for Thursday, April 9, 2026

SENIOR PROM — The Decatur High School Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) will hold its annual prom for Wise County residents 55 years old and older.

News Briefs for Thursday, April 2, 2026

COLOR RUN — The DHS Honor Society will hold its first color run, “Chasing Rainbows for Sophia,” in honor of Sophia and Nolan Christensen April 11.

News Briefs for Thursday, March 26, 2026

WEATHERFORD COLLEGE REGISTRATION — Summer and Fall 2026 registration for Weatherford College begins March 31 for priority students, April 7 for all current and returning students and April 28 for new and transfer students. Apply to the college and FAFSA now to be ready. Visit wc.edu or call 940-627-2690.

News Briefs for Thursday, March 19, 2026

MEALS ON WHEELS GALA — The Wise County Committee on Aging’s Meals on Wheels Wise County Gala and Auction is 6 p.m. March 27 at the Decatur Conference Center.

News Briefs for Thursday, March 12, 2026

A NIGHT FOR NOLAN FUNDRAISER — A fundraiser to support the family of Nolan Hayhurst who was recently diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma is March 20.

News Briefs for Thursday, March 5, 2026

HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING — The Paradise Historical Society will meet 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Paradise First Methodist Church fellowship building.

2026 Wise County Youth Fair schedule

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The Wise County Youth Fair — a livestock and agriculture staple in the community for more than 70 years — is back, bringing together students, families, ag teachers, county extension agents and officials for the long-standing tradition. Here’s this year’s schedule of shows and events. 2026 WISE COUNTY YOUTH FAIR SCHEDULE Thursday, February 26 8:00 am – 4:30 pm 4-H […]

In the Hall, y’all: NRS founder to be enshrined in Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame

National Roper’s Supply founder David Isham has been named among the 2026 inductees into the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame. The Decatur entrepreneur and lifelong cowboy joins Pete Carr, Russell deCordova, Jim Jennings, and Joe Leathers as this year’s honorees. Country artist Neal McCoy will receive the Spirit of Texas Award. “From his headquarters in Decatur, Texas, Isham built NRS […]

News Briefs for Thursday, Feb. 26

BLOOD DRIVE — Alvord High School will host a Carter BloodCare blood drive 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday at the AHS Band Hall. Sign up at wcmess.com/donate3226.

Josh Abbott Band booked for Decatur’s Eighter Food Truck Challenge

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Josh Abbott Band will headline the Eighter Food Truck Challenge this summer, the Decatur Chamber of Commerce announced Wednesday. The annual food truck festival and concert is May 16 at the Wise County Fairgrounds in Decatur. Josh Abbott Band has spent nearly two decades as a staple of the Texas country scene, known for high-energy live shows and his seven […]


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