Two Chico ISD students were among four people reportedly killed in an early morning wreck Tuesday. Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin said the wreck occurred about 6:30 a.m. Tuesday on Farm Road 1810 at County Road 1340 east of Chico. According to Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Tony De La Cerda, a SUV collided head-on with a tractor-trailer, and […]
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Board votes to end two-way dual language program at elementary
The Decatur School Board Monday voted 4-3 to end Rann Elementary’s two-way dual language program after a lengthy discussion on the topic.
Lackey named acting superintendent
Shults elected board president in split voteDecatur High School Principal Lyle Lackey will serve as acting superintendent as the district seeks the next person to lead the district.
Call that led to school lockdown likely a hoax
A call about a potential school shooter which placed Alvord ISD on lockdown last week is believed to be a swatting attempt, according to law enforcement.
Possible superintendent action on Friday’s agenda
Decatur ISD leadership will be front and center at a special school board meeting Friday afternoon. The agenda includes the seating of newly-elected board members, election of board officers and naming of a superintendent or an interim superintendent.
Boyd OKs potential termination of partnership with New Fairview
The Boyd City Council voted to give staff the authority to terminate an interlocal agreement with the City of New Fairview, with Boyd officials expressing concern over ‘turmoil’ in New Fairview’s government. Boyd and New Fairview entered into a pair of local agreements in 2023 that extended New Fairview’s municipal court services to Boyd, and Boyd’s police services to New […]
Mineral values drive decrease in tax rolls
The state of the oil and gas industry tempered gains from a record amount of new residential construction expected in Wise County this year. According to Wise County Appraisal District’s 2024 preliminary value estimates, Wise County is projected to bring in $756 million in new construction, up from last year’s record of $658 million. However, mineral values are down approximately 55 […]
Boyd, Chico school bonds pass
Voters reject Bridgeport bond againVoters in two-of-three Wise County school districts with bonds on the ballot voted to approve the referendums in Saturday’s election. BOYD ISD Boyd ISD’s $20 million, single-proposition bond passed by a margin of 405-360 (53 to 47 percent). It includes $11.644 million for infrastructure and plans, $5.356 million for HVAC improvements throughout the district and $3 million for land purchase, the […]
1 injured in New Fairview fire
One elderly female was injured in a structure fire that broke out in the 300 block of Latham Lane in New Fairview Friday morning. At approximately 8:30 a.m., the fire started in the bedroom of a manufactured home. The female patient, who was disabled, was able to escape from the flames into the living room but unable to exit the […]
May 4 election results
FREEThe May 4 election is Saturday. The ballot includes contested school board races in Boyd, Decatur and Northwest; contested city council or mayor races in Boyd, Decatur, Lake Bridgeport, Rhome and Runaway Bay; school bond elections in Boyd, Bridgeport and Chico; city bond propositions and a tax rollback election in Rhome; a sales and use tax election in Wise County […]
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