Alvord ISD has released new details from its investigation into a report of a teacher feeding a live kitten to a snake in the classroom — including its determination that the feeding did not take place in front of students. The district’s original statement Wednesday did not address the veracity of the complaint or provide many details from its […]
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Wise County teen takes 2nd at international CrossFit competition in California
FREEEaston 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 […]
Decatur scales down upcoming bond package
$31.5 million bonds to tackle new fire station, design of plant upgradesThe City of Decatur is preparing to take a smaller bite out of its capital improvement plan with its upcoming bond issuance than originally planned in July. On Monday night, City Manager Nate Mara shared the city’s plans to issue $31.5 million in certificates of obligation between December and January for water and wastewater infrastructure projects and public safety improvements […]
No charges filed against Alvord teacher accused of feeding live kitten to snake
Editor’s note: This story was updated after Alvord ISD released new information Friday following further district investigation. No charges have been filed against an Alvord High School teacher who allegedly fed a live kitten to her classroom snake. According to a parent of an AHS student the incident happened Sept. 3 in a science teacher’s class. The teacher brought four […]
County, Paradise ISD prepare for road network overhaul
New roads near future high school planned to ease congestion, improve safetyParadise commuters will soon be able to take their rides down Olde Towne Road — and then turn on School House Road — after Wise County Commissioners approved a land purchase Monday to connect the two streets. The connector road is part of a planned overhaul of the roadway system designed to ease congestion and improve safety surrounding Paradise ISD. […]
Man given 40 years for murder of stepson
Joshua Earwood was sentenced to 40 years in prison Wednesday for the 2023 murder of his stepson.
Theberge given 35 years for murder of Matthew Brown
An Aurora teen pleaded guilty Tuesday to the 2023 murder of Matthew Brown and was sentenced to 35 years in prison.
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, […]
Decatur man given life sentence for sexual abuse of child
A Decatur man was given a life sentence Monday after pleading guilty to continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14.
Man pleads guilty to murdering stepson
A Boyd man has pleaded guilty to murder in the 2023 death of his stepson.
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