$2B DATA CENTER PLANNED NEAR WISE — Jack County Commissioners have received an application for a data center near the Jack/Wise County line.
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Update for Wednesday, February 25, 2026
CAT DEALER TO EXPAND TO DECATUR INDUSTRIAL PARK — San Diego-based CAT dealer Hawthorne Machinery Co. is expanding its operations into Decatur’s industrial park.
Update for Tuesday, February 24, 2026
FIRE DESTROYS ALVORD HOME — An Alvord home was destroyed in a fire Sunday. The structure fire was reported around 5:30 a.m. in the 200 block of Wickham Street.
Update for Monday, February 23, 2026
WORK ON NEW WARM BUILDING COULD BEGIN SOON — Construction of the Wise Area Relief Mission (WARM) building may begin later this year.
Update for Friday, February 20, 2026
SWAP MEET BEGINS — Automotive enthusiasts from around the country will converge on the Wise County Fairgrounds for the 51st annual Decatur Swap Meet.
Update for Thursday, February 19, 2026
1 CRITICALLY HURT IN MOTORCYCLE WRECK — A man was flown to a Metroplex hospital following a two-vehicle wreck involving a motorcycle Wednesday in Decatur.
Update for Wednesday, February 18, 2026
ELEVATED FIRE THREAT RETURNS — Wise County is included in an area expected to see an elevated fire threat today and Thursday.
Update for Tuesday, February 17, 2026
EARLY VOTING FOR PRIMARY BEGINS — The two-week early voting period for the March 3 primary begins today and runs through Friday, Feb. 27.
Update for Monday, February 16, 2026
1 INJURED IN HOUSE FIRE — A man suffered minor injuries after a fire destroyed a house in the 200 block of Kristi Lane in Boyd around 3:20 a.m. Saturday.
Update for Friday, February 13, 2026
STORMS POSSIBLE THIS WEEKEND — If your Valentine’s Day plans involve going out, you might want to keep the umbrella handy.

