Easton Skates is a lot like his peers in many ways. The 14-year-old likes to play basketball, hang out with his friends and plans to take up baseball again this spring. He’s developed a penchant for the gym like many teenage boys do at his age, but he seems to be ahead of the curve. Skates competed in the TYR […]
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News Briefs for Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025
NEWARK CRUSIN’ DAYS — Newark Fire Department’s annual Crusin’ Days event is Oct. 4 at Delora Doughty Royal Park, 406 Hudson St. The event includes a parade, car show and more.
Decatur Homecoming 2025 activities announced
Decatur ISD will celebrate homecoming next week with a full schedule of activities.
News Briefs for Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025
PARADISE MAIN STREET FESTIVAL — The Paradise Main Street Festival is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 27. The event will include an antique tractor show and parade, live music, a quilt show, car competition and more.
Ready, set, Walk Across Texas!
FREE Program kicks off with event Oct. 6 in Wise CountyThe Texas A&M AgriLife extension office in Wise County wants to see if you and your team have what it takes to walk across Texas. The Wise County office will kickoff its Walk Across Texas program Oct. 6 at the Wise County Fairgrounds, according to a news release. Walk Across Texas is an eight-week community program designed to help people […]
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, […]
Mayor urges unity in Patriot Day speech
FREEEditor’s note: Boyd Mayor Rodney Holmes addressed attendees at the Patriot Day memorial last week at Aurora City Hall, which fell one day after the assassination of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk in Utah Sept. 10. Below is a transcript of the mayor’s remarks. My fellow patriots, look around you. See the faces of your neighbors, friends and those you might […]
5 things to know
FREEBetween street dancing, watermelon slicing, a meaningful memorial and a chance to give to organizations that give back in a big way, September really has it all in Wise County. Here’s some events coming up soon to plan your day around. Remembering 9/11 It’s been 24 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Area first responders and community members will […]
News Briefs for Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025
HEALTH AND SAFETY EXPO — The Wise Seniors Health and Safety Expo is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 19 at Decatur Conference Center. It will feature health screenings, vendors, flu shots, mobile food pantry, bingo/lotteria party, door prizes, entertainment and more. The event benefits WCCA/Meals on Wheels Wise County. Contact Debbie Bounds, 817-899-8529.
5 things to know in Wise for late August/early September
FREE What to plan for in late August and early September1. Taste of Wise If you’re hungry, but falling short of a consensus on where to go, the Decatur Conference Center will have you covered Thursday night. On Aug. 28, Taste of Wise returns, bringing its annual sampling of local restaurants, boutiques and businesses from across the county under one roof. Visitors can sample food and drinks, shop local vendors, […]
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