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Commissioners press for safety improvements on U.S. 81/287 after March 9 fatality

Wise County Commissioners Monday passed a resolution urging the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) to address an “ongoing hazard” on U.S. 81/287 after the death of a Sunset man March 9. The resolution approved unanimously Monday called for the crossover and intersection in the vicinity of U.S. 81/287 and County Road 2395 to be studied and improved immediately in order […]

1 injured in reported lightning strike

A 19-year-old motocross rider was transported to a Metroplex hospital after reportedly being struck by lightning while at a Wise County racing venue Saturday.  Wise County EMS Administrator Randall Preuninger said one male subject was taken to Medical City Plano from Oak Hill Raceway in Alvord, located at 1636 County Road 1270 Saturday, following the reported lightning strike. On Monday, […]

Braves send Elder down to start season

For the second straight season, Decatur native Bryce Elder will begin the season as part of the Atlanta Braves’ Triple-A affiliate Gwinnett Stripers.  According to CBS Sports, Elder was option down to Triple-A Monday after seemingly losing a battle for Atlanta’s fifth starting pitcher role to Reynaldo Lopez. Elder, the 156th overall pick of the 2020 MLB Draft, went 2-1 […]

Routh, Harris claim medals at THSWPA state meet

Competing in her third consecutive state meet last week, Decatur senior Angelica Routh’s resiliency and determination helped her to climb atop the podium.  After missing her first two attempts in all three lifts, Routh tallied 1,090 total pounds to win the state championship in the 220 class at the Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting Association’s 4A Division I state championships Friday […]

Mora wins state powerlifting title

Alvord’s Daisy Mora lifted 865 pounds to win the state championship in the 132 weight class at the Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting Association’s 1A/2A state meet Wednesday at the Comerica Center in Frisco. Mora’s state title helped Alvord place seventh with nine points behind Eldorado (19), Harleton (13), Roscoe Collegiate (12), La Villa (11), Cumby (10) and Skidmore-Tynan (10). Alvord’s […]

Boyd home destroyed in blaze

A Boyd home was deemed a total loss after a house fire at about 5:30 a.m. Friday morning. According to Wise County Fire Marshal Jeff Doughty, no injuries were reported at the scene, located at 291 County Road 4693. “When we arrived on scene, there was heavy fire showing from the west side of the house,” Doughty said. “The house […]

Decatur resident ready to celebrate century mark

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  Winnie Inez Lee, one of the Wise County Messenger’s most avid and dedicated readers, is set to celebrate centenarian status Friday. The Decatur resident, better known as Nana or Nanny, will turn 100 years old March 15. As of this publication — which the soon-to-be birthday girl is likely reading cover to cover — Lee is 99 years and […]

Boyd police officers receive prestigious awards

Two Boyd police officers, Casey Caraway and Joshua Gross, received high achieving awards for their actions in an officer involved shooting in Paradise last October.  On October 9, 2023, Officer Gross and Officer Caraway were dispatched to assist the Wise County Sheriff’s Office with a disturbance located in Paradise.  At the time of dispatch, officers had limited information, but it […]

Bridgeport Medical Lodge shooting suspect faces murder charge

The suspect in the shooting that resulted in the death of a 39-year-old man near Bridgeport Medical Lodge is now facing a murder charge. Nathaniel Jovanni Dominguez, 23, of Springtown was arrested and booked into the Wise County Jail Tuesday with the new charge in the Feb. 18 shooting that resulted in the death of fellow Bridgeport Medical Lodge employee […]

Decatur EDC makes Texas Economic Excellence Recognition list

The Decatur Economic Development Corporation’s (DEDC) efforts to bolster Decatur’s business landscape placed it among a select group of Texas economic development organizations. In February, the DEDC made the list of 72 organizations across the state who earned the Texas Economic Development Council’s Economic Excellence Recognition. “Decatur EDC is proud to receive this award in recognition of our organization’s effectiveness […]


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