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.
2020-09-11
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
FREEThe 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 openerThe Decatur Lady Eagles proved they were ready for the challenges of District 7-4A Tuesday night.