Wise County Judge J.D. Clark issued a disaster declaration in the wake of a storm that killed one person, injured several more and damaged multiple homes Saturday.
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EF-2 tornado touches down in Runaway Bay; 1 confirmed fatality
FREEA possible tornado touched down in Runaway Bay shortly after 9 p.m. Saturday killing at least one person and causing significant damage to multiple homes.
TRIAL UPDATES: Brain scientist says Horner’s brain shows defects
FREETanner Lynn Horner pleaded guilty to murdering 7-year-old Athena Strand in the opening moments of his capital murder trial April 7 in Fort Worth. Horner was charged with kidnapping and killing Strand, who attended Paradise Elementary. She was reported missing Nov. 30, 2022. Authorities found her body on Dec. 2, 2022. Now the trial shifts to the punishment phase. The […]
Wise County Crime Report for Thursday, April 23, 2026
ONLY IN WISE…THURSDAY, APRIL 16: 2000 BLOCK OF FARM ROAD 718 — A woman was upset that the man she was dating possibly cheated on her, so she broke the man’s marijuana bongs. Deputies could not determine if an assault took place, but due to the drug paraphernalia, CPS was contacted and an incident report was taken.
News Briefs for Thursday, April 23, 2026
FIRST RESPONDERS FUNDRAISER — The Center for Emotional Wellness’ Boots and Badges Benefit Concert is 7 p.m. May 2 at Camp QYB on Lake Bridgeport.
School employee arrested on child porn charge
A now-former Decatur ISD maintenance and operations employee was arrested Wednesday for possession or promotion of child pornography.
State rests case in Horner murder trial
FREEA jury watched a video of the murder of Athena Strand, the last piece of evidence put on by the Wise County DA’s office before it rested its case.
Districts navigate state seat belt mandate
An important compliance deadline for Texas school boards is approaching under Senate Bill 546, which requires action by trustees related to three-point seat belt systems on school buses. SB 546, a bipartisan bill passed during the 89th Legislative Session, eliminates prior exceptions for older school buses and requires Texas school districts to equip them with three-point seat belts (under Transportation […]
Early voting continues through Tuesday
FREEEarly voting for the May 2 election continues through April 28 at seven locations around the county. The first day of early voting on Monday drew 371 voters.
Brighter Friday nights ahead after PISD approves stadium upgrade
Panther Stadium is slated to get a major glow-up — in the most literal sense. The Paradise ISD Board of Trustees Monday approved the purchase of new stadium lighting from Qualite Sports Lighting, LLC for $155,708. The district originally intended the project to be completed last fall, but after complications in previous plans, the district remained idle until further […]
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