Wise county update today. update Wednesday, the Wise County Office of Emergency Management said to Aug 14, 2024 · WOMAN ARRESTED IN HOUSE FIRES — A Runaway Bay woman was arrested for arson early Tuesday morning in a fire that destroyed her home and heavily damaged another. Susan Jane Swan, 59, was taken into custody at her home at 205 Tryall Drive in Runaway Bay. on Route 58A at the Wise Aug 12, 2024 · DECATUR TEEN KILLED IN RHOME WRECK — One person was killed in a single vehicle wreck in Rhome Saturday afternoon. today at the eight early voting locations: Alvord City Hall, Boyd Community Center, Bridgeport Community Center, Chico City Hall, Decatur City Hall, Lake Bridgeport City Hall, Norma Coble Civic Center Mar 4, 2024 · GRAND CHAMPION STEER FETCHES $13,500 — Ryle Meeks of Alvord 4-H took home the top prize at the Wise County Youth Fair market steer competition Friday. While ice could be seen forming on tree branches, roadways were wet but not icy this morning around Decatur as temperatures stayed right at 32 degrees most of the night. Areas south of Decatur and New Fairview; Ash, Oak and Walnut Streets in Decatur; and areas north of Alvord with Sunset addresses, along with WISE COUNTY, Va. The temperature is expected to warm up to around 40 today and remain Aug 4, 2022 · UPDATE for Thursday, Aug. Northwest High School will move from 5A to 6A, according to the 2024-25 and 2025-26 Reclassification and Realignment released Friday. 81/287 at the Texas 114 East overpass around 5 p. , Wise County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Craig Johnson said deputies were notified that a raft had overturned and one of the occupants, Hugo Luna Alvarez, did not resurface. Decatur (8-8, 4-0) will travel to face District 7-4A rival Bridgeport (8-10-1, 0-2) at 6 p. today. According to Wise Counseling groups in Wise County step up to help first responders after fatal crash Four people died and 10 others were injured in Wednesday's rollover passenger van crash on U. The noise rattled the Messenger office in downtown Decatur, and residents in the southern and s Nov 3, 2023 · STATE CROSS COUNTRY — Northwest’s Cooper Lutkenhaus will be the first Wise County runner on the course at Round Rock’s Old Settlers Park, competing in the 5A boys 5K today at 9:10 a. According to the notice released by the city, the restrictions were put into place due to a Stage 2 Aug 28, 2024 · Four people were killed and 10 injured when a passenger van overturned in Wise County on Wednesday morning, officials said. Mellema garnered nearly 62 percent of the vote in early voting with 3,554, Mar 23, 2022 · WEDNESDAY SOFTBALL — Due to field conditions, several Wise County teams rescheduled their early-week games to today. Daily Update; Subscribe to Simple-Click Update; Submit Update Items; 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur Wise County Messenger, Decatur, TX. 7 of an inch in Cottondale, 0. May 28, 2024 · TEEN’S BODY RECOVERED AT LAKE BRIDGEPORT — The body of an 18-year-old drowning victim who went missing after their kayak flipped in Lake Bridgeport Sunday afternoon was recovered Sunday evening. 940-627-5870 ext. According to Texas DPS Sgt. Submit News; UPDATE. Oncor reported several broken poles and wires down at Boy Scout Ranch northwest of Runaway Bay after firefighters reported rotation in the area around 4:30 p. when the sheriff’s office received a call from a man requesting deputies be sent to his home on Single Tree Road, Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin said. Jan 11, 2024 · ***2024 WISE COUNTY HOG CONTEST*** Reminder: Get Signed Up before late fee starts on Jan. Evacuations lifted in part of Wise County as crews work to contain small grass fire The Texas A&M Forest Service said the blaze, dubbed the Boones Creek Fire, covers 80 acres with 55% Aug 28, 2024 · Wise County Deadly Crash: Texas DPS update. 43,892 likes · 3,808 talking about this. Hail reports ranged from pea-sized to larger than golf ball-sized around Rhome. , first responders were dispatched to a Feb 3, 2022 · WINTER STORM HITS WISE — Freezing rain, sleet and snow fell in Wise County overnight, resulting in layers of ice on trees and slick roads. The wreck happened on U. Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin confirmed that 7-year-old Athena Strand’s body was found Friday Aug 2, 2023 · Weather News Wise County grass fire requires resident evacuation near County Road 3701 in Runaway Bay In a 2:30 p. Jul 4, 2024 · Submit News; UPDATE. Jan 3, 2024 · HORNER SEEKS TRANSFER FROM WISE COUNTY JAIL — Attorneys for capital murder suspect Tanner Horner are seeking to have their client moved to Tarrant County, claiming he has not received proper treatment in Wise County since his suicide attempt last May. 5 million bond 02:34. – A Lee County man is dead after a fatal motorcycle crash in Wise County Saturday night. Rhome Police Chief Eric Debus said a 2017 Volkswagen GTI driven by Ivan Hernandez, 17, of Decatur was northbound on U. Virginia State Police said the crash happened at about 11 p. m. The latest news from around North Texas. Paul’s Prep Saturday at Nazarene Christian Academy in Crowley. Juan Gutierrez, the single vehicle accident occurred at approximately 3:45 a. Friday that authorities arrested 31-year-old Tanner Horner, of Lake Worth, a FedEx contract driver who delivered a Aug 3, 2023 · News. 4 in Greenwood, 1. NBC Aug 28, 2024 · At least four people are dead and 10 others injured after a serious crash in Wise County on Wednesday, according to state officials and news reports. Temperatures will stay below freezing today with a forecast high of 23. 84 in Decatur and 1. 4, 2022: GRASS FIRE PROMPTS EVACUATIONS — Homes north of Aurora were evacuated due to a large grass fire in the area Wednesday night. Due to an increased demand for water since June 1, the city implemented mandatory Stage 2 water restrictions Wednesday morning. , Wise County Emergency Management Coordinator Cody Powell said. 4 for the burn ban status Dec 11, 2023 · UIL RELEASES CONFERENCE CUTOFF NUMBERS — Wise County will officially have its first Conference 6A high school starting next school year. Texas DPS Sgt. Sunday. It’s hard to describe the Jan 22, 2024 · RAINY START TO WEEK — Rain and fog greeted morning commuters Monday, but temperatures were staying just warm enough to keep local roadways in good shape. Bridgeport Police Mar 22, 2022 · MANY LOSE POWER — Monday’s severe storms knocked out power to many Wise County residents. Tony De La Cerda gives an update on the crash that killed 3 people and injured 11 others in Wise County on Wednesday. Officials were called to a Aug 2, 2023 · WISE COUNTY, Texas (CBSNewsTexas. 1 in Decatur. Sep 9, 2024 · A Dodge Ram pickup ran into the rear of an 18-wheeler with an empty cattle trailer, according to Wise County EMS Chief Randall Preuninger. Reports of hail were received from Nov 13, 2023 · FOOTBALL TEAMS ADVANCE IN PLAYOFFS — The VCA Patriots (8-2) punched their ticket back to the TCAF Division II state final with a 48-0 shutout win over Arlington’s St. The boom occurred shortly before 1:30 p. 4 in Alvord and Greenwood. today at the Wise County Court Office Building, 308 W. Some homes on Deep Creek Road and County Road 4227 north of County Road 4460 were evacuated around 10:15 p. Oncor Area Manager Sabrina Easley said as of 7 a. Slidell’s Cameron Brown, Allison Weathers, Mylee Fletcher, Avery Weathers, Dayanara Cabrera, Julissa Gonzalez and Zada Joseph will run in the 1A girls 2-mile race at 10:10 a. Jeff Doughty . Tony De La Cerda said Clinton Josiah Stephens, 38, of Decatur was southbound on Farm Road 1204 approaching Farm Road 51 on a 2005 American Ironhorse motorcycle when he failed to negotiate a curve, left the roadway and lost control. The Boyd City Council approved a rate of 66. Aug 29, 2024 · The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a crash in Wise County that left four people dead and 10 others injured. , around 200 customers remained without power, with the Boyd area being the hardest hit. May 9, 2024 · Golf ball-sized hail was reported in Wise County near Chico around 1:15 p. Fire departments and Wise County EMS along with law Dec 3, 2022 · PARADISE, Texas — Update at 10:57 p. “It was definitely exciting. 287 and FM 1655. Between Dec. A hearing was held in 271st District Court Tuesday where defense attorneys Jennifer Turner and Susan Anderson sought a judge’s order to move May 14, 2024 · BOARD VOTES TO END 2-WAY DUAL LANGUAGE PROGRAM — 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. 78 in Bridgeport. Chief Randall Preuninger, a spokesperson for Wise County EMS, said in a Apr 8, 2024 · AREA TRACK — Slidell will compete at the District 23/24 area track championships today at Graford High School. The incident began around 5:10 p. Daily Update; Subscribe to Simple-Click Update; Submit Update Items; 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur Mar 5, 2024 · PRIMARY ELECTION DAY IS HERE — Polls are open 7 a. Please email: firemarshal@co. The precipitation is expected to end by this afternoon. 42 of an inch in Decatur and 0. 16 and Dec. 16 in Bridgeport and 0. An August 2023 Community Needs Health Assessment (CNHA) conducted by Wise Health System (WHS) revealed concerns <a href Dec 26, 2023 · FIRST RESPONDERS URGE SAFE DRIVING — Wise County EMS is urging residents to drive safely, especially with the continued increase in travel over the holidays. Initial reports from first responders indicated the pickup sustained major damage, and the driver was trapped in the wreckage. According to Bridgeport Police Chief Steve Stanford, the victim, identified as 39-year-old James Brown III, was pronounced dead at Medical City Decatur at 1:35 p. A full list of polling locations was featured in last week’s Wise County Messenger and can be found online at wcmessenger. According to DPS officials, a van carrying 14 people from Florida May 17, 2024 · RAINFALL REPORT — Yesterday’s storms brought less than an inch of rain to most parts of Wise County. ”Preliminary investigation revealed [a 2001 Dodge Dakota] was traveling Apr 2, 2024 · STORM REPORT — Severe storms moved through the south part of Wise County last night. The event at Snodgrass Park will include bounce houses, water slides, face painting, a giant foam party, food trucks, henna painting and fireworks display around 9:30 p. 6 inches in Cottondale, 2. Northwest (9-2) rallied in the fourth quarter to claim a 40-37 victory against Midlothian at Midlothian ISD’s Multi-Purpose Stadium Friday, earning the team Jun 17, 2024 · 1 DEAD, MULTIPLE LOCAL TEENS INJURED IN WRECK — The Texas Department of Public Safety worked a fatality accident involving multiple Wise County minors early Sunday morning on U. com. 6 million bond package be called for the Saturday, May 4 election. in Decatur (parking and entrance on north side of building), Boyd Community Center at 420 E. 206 S State St. today at 28 voting locations in Wise County for the primary election. Even with an estimated total of 73,211 county residents last year, with no signs of slowing down anytime soon, adequate access to a healthy lifestyle is lagging behind. She remained in the Wise County Jail Wednesday morning with bond set at $15,000. com, and full election coverage will be featured in this week’s Wise County Messenger Update: Wise County Court and Jail Database: Liberally Lean From The Land Of Dairy Queen: Wise County Messenger Articles: Wise County Jail Inmate List: County Real Estate Values: County Cemetery Records: Football Archives: Today's Wise County Docket Criminal Cases Filed Yesterday / Civil Cases Filed Yesterday: Bridgeport Feb 19, 2024 · ONE KILLED, ONE ARRESTED IN SHOOTING AT MEDICAL FACILITY — A Bridgeport man was killed and an unidentified suspect was arrested after a shooting outside of Bridgeport Medical Lodge Sunday afternoon. 287 in the Alvord area. May 31, 2024 · WRAPPING UP A STORMY WEEK — Wise County saw another round of storms yesterday and overnight, and there’s a slight chance of more storms today. 4 days ago · Wise County Commissioners will meet Monday to potentially restore the county’s previous, weather-based burn ban. Temperatures will continue to rise . Daily Update; Subscribe to Simple-Click Update; Submit Update Items; 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur Apr 27, 2022 · EARLY VOTING — For the second day in a row, 384 people voted early in the May 7 city and school election yesterday. 3 Deputy Constable defeated Wise County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Craig Johnson 4,864-2,876, or 63 to 37 percent. FOR FIRE REPORTS. Wise County remains under a winter storm warning until 6 p. Yesterday, 438 more votes were cast, bringing the six-day total to 2,801. Multiple power outages were reported throughout the county. BASEBALL — Due to forecasted inclement weather Tuesday, Decatur will now face Springtown in the teams’ first District 8-4A meeting 5 p. , Alvord City Hall at 215 W. 281, just north of Perrin. The school will continue to offer a one-way dual Jul 11, 2024 · A Wise County grand jury met June 20 and returned the following felony indictments: This content is only available to online subscribers. Feb 1, 2024 · As Wise County’s population continues to surge, the demands for services rise alongside the head count. Results will be posted as they are available tonight at wcmessenger. Elm and the Bridgeport Law Enforcement Dec 4, 2023 · MAN WITH GUN KILLED BY DEPUTIES — A man was killed by deputies after pointing a gun at them at a home just outside of Decatur Sunday evening, according to the Wise County Sheriff’s Office. Four people are dead and 10 others are injured after a major rollover crash on U. on December 2, 2022: The body of 7-year-old Athena Strand has been found, Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin said at a press conference on Friday night, and Sep 1, 2024 · According to Texas DPS, the driver, who died at the scene, was 46-year-old Diony Antoine. 0778 cents per $100 valuation during its regular meeting Sept. Jul 17, 2024 · BOYD ENACTS STAGE 2 WATER RESTRICTIONS — The Boyd City Council Tuesday adopted a new drought contingency plan with mandatory water restrictions beginning today. Early voting continues 8 a. Update contains the latest capsulized local news and is also posted daily on www. Today’s forecast calls for cooler temperatures with a high around 59 and an overnight low of 43. wcmessenger. us Call 940-627-5870 ext. Morton Ave. Wise County was under the weather-based burn ban before replacing it with the stricter, 90-day ban that has since been rescinded. 17, local first responders worked six separate major accidents that led to patients being transported to the hospital, with one wreck near Boonsville requiring two medical helicopters to respond to <a href Jan 23, 2024 · COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS BOND — The Boyd ISD Long Range Facilities Planning Committee recommended to the school board Monday that a $59. com) - Residents are allowed to return to their homes in Wise County now that crews have control of a grassfire near Runaway Bay. When deputies Dec 2, 2022 · Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin said during a press conference at about 10:15 p. -5 p. Today’s forecast includes patchy fog this morning with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms later this afternoon. This is YOUR Wise County Messenger, a community newspaper serving Wise County. Updates will be posted online at wcmessenger. 25th! Also expanded into Arkansas this year, along side Texas Dec 3, 2022 · Athena Strand: Suspect in 7-year-old girl's death held on $1. 1 . tx. 3. Northwest added 374 students since Apr 9, 2024 · STORMS HIT WISE, MORE POSSIBLE TODAY — Overnight storms brought heavy rain and quite the lightning show to Wise County, and more could be on their way today. Against tough competition, Meeks’ prize steer was judged as the top entry in the arena, as the Alvord 4-H student and his European steer were awarded the grand champion crown. As of 8 a. Feb 1, 2024 · UIL REALIGNMENT — Wise County athletic programs will learn their district opponents for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons when UIL releases its biennial realignment today at 9 a. wise. , Wise County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Craig Johnson said deputies were notified that the man’s kayak or raft had overturned and he did not resurface. . tonight at Springtown High School. Rainfall totals since yesterday include 2. The cost of the recommended bond is divided into three different items — $49. Northwest High School’s enrollment was 2,550 on UIL Snapshot Day in October. Sheriff Akin said that at about the time Athena went missing, Horner dropped off a package at the home. At around 8 p. Main St. Large hail also touched down in the Alvord and Lake Bridgeport areas, and in Hood, Jack, Young and Montague counties. Donations of school supplies will also be accepted to be given away at the Back to School Bash on July 28. 6 days ago · After weeks of discussion, the property tax rate in the city of Boyd will remain the same as the 2023-24 fiscal year. At about 4:35 p. The elementary is home to a two-way dual language immersion program, where native Spanish and English speakers receive instruction in both languages. Today’s high will be around 79 degrees. Jul 12, 2024 · BOYD BASH — Boyd Bash 2024 is 5:30-9:30 p. on December 2, 2022: The body of 7-year-old Athena Strand has been found, Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin said at a press conference on Friday night, and a Contact. com . , while Joshua Garvin May 26, 2024 · An 18-year-old man drowned Sunday after suddenly encountering deep water while helping return a raft to the shore of Wise County Park. Highway 287 in Wise County on Wednesday morning, the Texas DPS says. m Dec 3, 2022 · WISE COUNTY, Texas - The search for a missing Wise County little girl has come to a terrible end. Decatur, TX 76234. Nov 16, 2023 · Residents across Wise County were startled by what was likely a sonic boom Thursday afternoon. Oncor reported an outage Dec 3, 2022 · WISE COUNTY, Texas — Update at 10:57 p. Rainfall totals included 0. Sep 8, 2024 · A fifth person has died in the deadly rollover wreck Wednesday morning on U. The current Pct. Texas DPS Lt. The passengers who died at the scene were 42-year-old JN Irard Vixamar and 36-year-old Ledene Pierre-Louis. 6 million for the construction of a new intermediate school with a capacity for 600 students, $7 million for HVAC May 28, 2024 · MELLEMA Cary Mellema was elected the next sheriff of Wise County Tuesday night in convincing fashion during the Republican Primary runoff. 81/287 when his vehicle left the roadway at a high rate of speed and struck a Jul 31, 2024 · DECATUR MAN KILLED IN WRECK — One person was killed in a single-vehicle accident in the Slidell area Tuesday night. -7 p. Sep 10, 2024 · Submit News; UPDATE. Wise County residents reported that sound shook their buildings, with some reporting a succession of sounds. , Decatur was seeing snow. Just after 8 a. Wise County Messenger Update: Wise County Court and Jail Database: Liberally Lean From The Land Of Dairy Queen: Wise County Messenger Articles: Wise County Jail Inmate List: County Real Estate Values: County Cemetery Records: Football Archives: Today's Wise County Docket Criminal Cases Filed Yesterday / Civil Cases Filed Yesterday: Bridgeport Aug 28, 2024 · A fifth person has died in the deadly rollover wreck Wednesday morning on U. m 6 days ago · In addition to the twice weekly issues, Wise County Messenger Update is a news sheet published and distributed Monday through Friday with a countywide circulation of 3,000 each day. Please login below or Subscribe now. Apr 30, 2024 · LAST DAY TO VOTE EARLY — Early voting for Saturday’s election ends today. Aug 28, 2024 · Four people are dead and 10 others are injured after a major rollover crash on U. Texas Department of Public Safety announced Saturday night that Junior Louis, 35, died at Medical City Denton hospital Friday evening. 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