COUNTY ADOPTS NEW THOROUGHFARE PLAN — A document designed to guide and shape the expansion of local roadways amid rapid population growth was adopted Monday.
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Update for Wednesday, March 11, 2026
2 SERIOUSLY HURT IN DECATUR WRECK — A multi-vehicle accident in Decatur Tuesday left two people seriously injured and caused lengthy delays on a major road.
Update for Tuesday, March 10, 2026
POCO FIRE CONTAINED TO FURNACE — No injuries were reported following a commercial fire Monday at the Entegris POCO facility in Decatur.
Update for Monday, March 9, 2026
LADY EAGLES REPEAT AS 4AI STATE CHAMPIONS — Behind a double-double from senior post Bralyn Peck, Decatur (37-4) brought home its second straight state title.
Update for Friday, March 6, 2026
LADY EAGLES GO FOR STATE TITLE REPEAT — Decatur (36-4) will square off against Waco La Vega (28-11) in a 4A Division I state title rematch 5 p.m. today.
Update for Thursday, March 5, 2026
STORM CHANCES CONTINUE — Parts of Wise County saw more than a half-inch of rain Wednesday, and today’s forecast includes a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms.
Update for Wednesday, March 4, 2026
PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS — In the closest local race Tuesday, Andrew Lloyd narrowly defeated Paul Belew for 271st District Judge in the Republican Primary.
Update for Tuesday, March 3, 2026
OFFICER UNINJURED IN WRONG-WAY DRIVER CRASH — A Decatur Police officer escaped injury in a wrong-way driver collision Monday evening in the city.
Update for Monday, March 2, 2026
3 HURT IN BRIDGEPORT ATV ACCIDENT — Three people were hurt — including at least one with serious injuries — Saturday in an ATV accident in Bridgeport.
Update for Friday, February 27, 2026
EARLY VOTING ENDS TODAY — Today is the last day to vote early in Tuesday’s primary. On election day, you will have to go to your specific voting precinct.

