2020-09-11

DA drops murder charge

Indictments against Aric Maxwell dismissed in Lauren Whitener death case

Capital murder charges against Rodney Aric Maxwell were dropped Thursday after test results of DNA evidence in the death investigation of Lauren Whitener show an unknown male who could be a suspect in the case.

State Senate District 30 voting begins Monday

Early voting in the special election for State Senate District 30 begins Monday, but voters should take notice that a couple of the voting locations have changed.

Football games canceled

Football games for two Wise County schools, Alvord and Chico, are canceled for Friday night.

Active cases top 20

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The number of active COVID-19 cases in Wise County topped 20 again, according to data released Wednesday by the Department of State Health Services.

Burn ban lifted

After receiving multiple inches of rain in the last 10 days, Wise County commissioners Wednesday lifted the current burn ban, which prohibited all burning for 90 days.

Decatur ISD forms diversity, inclusion committee

When Superintendent Joseph Coburn watched the killing of George Floyd that sparked nationwide protests over the summer, he was confronted with the responsibility to do something at Decatur ISD.

WARM in need of canned goods

A local food pantry is in need of a little help, if you can. Wise Area Relief Mission (WARM) is in need of canned food items.

TxDOT to begin work on 13th Street

Traffic along 16th Street in Bridgeport will be impacted starting Monday as Texas Department of Transportation crews begin a road project.

Weekend Planner for Friday, September 11, 2020

Air up those tires and check your chain because the Eighter from Decatur Bike Rally is Saturday.

Rivalry showdown

Decatur sweeps Bridgeport in 7-4A opener

The Decatur Lady Eagles proved they were ready for the challenges of District 7-4A Tuesday night.