Two people were transported to local hospitals after sustaining injuries in a 3-vehicle wreck Monday morning near Boyd. The wreck occurred at about 6 a.m. in the 1200 block of Farm Road 2048. Wise County EMS administrator Randall Preuninger said a rock hauler traveling west on FM 2048 struck a Ford F-150 pickup head-on, causing the back of the rock […]
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Juvenile injured in bull riding accident
A juvenile female was transported to a Metroplex hospital after sustaining injuries in a bull riding accident in Decatur Saturday night. According to scanner traffic, the juvenile suffered a chest injury at the Wise County Fairgrounds. Wise County EMS administrator Randall Preuninger said the juvenile was transported via Medic 4 to Cook Children’s Hospital in Fort Worth in stable condition. […]
District says teacher fed kitten to snake without students present
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 […]
Hernandez named assistant principal at Decatur’s Rann Elementary
The leadership team is now set at Rann Elementary after the Decatur School Board Monday gave its approval to the hiring of Julio Hernandez as assistant principal.
Wise County Crime Report for Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025
ONLY IN WISE…SUNDAY, SEPT. 21: 100 BLOCK OF COUNTY ROAD 4431 — Caller advised an individual was banging on the door and attempting to gain entry into the house. While deputies were in route, a physical altercation ensued. Upon arrival, deputy spoke with the suspect, who stated he suffered a knee injury and could not get up. At this point, the man denied medical transport. Investigation revealed the man instigated a physical altercation due to his personal belief that some beer cans he found on his property more than a mile away were related to the caller, and he attempted to force entry into the residence. Upon being made aware of the pending criminal charges of burglary of a habitation, terroristic threat, and assault Class C, the man became increasingly concerned for his potential knee injury and requested transport to the hospital. Offenses to be filed at large, and a criminal trespass warning was issued.
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 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 […]
Lloyd enters district judge race
Belew draws opponent for 271st district courtThe race for the next judge to preside over the 271st District Court is officially contested. Attorney Andrew Lloyd announced his campaign for the district judge position Wednesday. Lloyd has practiced trial law in family, probate, civil, criminal, and mediation cases for more than 22 years. He passed the Texas Bar in 2003 after graduating from Texas Tech University. Lloyd […]
New water, wastewater rates take effect Oct. 1
Decatur residents will begin being charged higher water and wastewater rates starting Oct. 1, with the change reflected on bills issued in November. The increase is the first step in a five-year plan the city council approved in February. Under the plan, the average monthly residential bill for combined water and wastewater service will rise from $88.81 to about $100 […]
Community PAC forms to support Boyd ISD’s proposed bond
A community political action committee (PAC) has officially been formed to promote Boyd ISD’s $63 million Phase 3 bond proposal that is slated to appear on the November 4 general election ballot. Brighter Boyd 2025’s Facebook page states the its mission is to “[share] updates and resources on the Boyd 2025 Bond (Phase 3), including plans for the new intermediate […]
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