Jan 8, 2025 · The chief of New Fairview Fire Rescue was arrested Wednesday on a felony theft charge. Arne Wissmann is being charged with theft of property valued between $150,000 and $300,000 — a second-degree felony offense. Wissmann turned himself into the jail Wednesday morning and was released after posting bond, said Sheriff Cary Mellema. The warrant for

Update for Thursday, February 6, 2025. February 6, 2025. DECATUR WATER IMPROVEMENTS — The Decatur Water Board Wednesday called a $39.9 million bond election for major improvements to the city’s water supply system.

Jan 21, 2025 · COUNTY POPULATION UP 16 PERCENT SINCE 2020 — Wise County is among the fastest-growing counties in Texas, according to recent estimates by the Texas Demographic Center. The study measuring the population changes of all 254 counties in Texas showed Wise County had 79,619 residents as of Jan. 1, 2024 — a 16 percent increase since 2020. The results were released in November after the Texas ...

Jan 7, 2025 · WINTER STORM WATCH ISSUED — A winter storm watch has been issued for Wise County as we could see 3-6 inches of snow Thursday. The watch will be in effect from 12 a.m. Thursday to 6 p.m. Friday. The National Weather Service said winter precipitation is expected to begin Wednesday night, peak Thursday and Thursday night and end around midday Friday. In addition to snow, ice accumulations ...

Feb 3, 2025 · A man was flown to a Fort Worth hospital Friday afternoon after being injured in a horse riding accident. The accident, which involved a rider being thrown from a horse, was reported near Pecan Street in Paradise at around 1 p.m. Wise County EMS Chief Randall Preuninger said one adult male patient with possibly serious injuries was flown to Texas

Jan 8, 2025 · Current Watches, Warnings, and Advisories. All of Wise County is under a Winter Storm Warning until January 10 at 12pm.. WHAT-Winter weather is impacting Wise County currently and will continue throughout the day tomorrow.

6 days ago · KEY PRIORITIES FOCUS OF WISE COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DAYS — Local officials from municipalities and schools are at the Texas State Capitol for Wise County’s Legislative Days through Tuesday, targeting longterm water access and school funding as a few of the top local priorities.

Jan 14, 2025 · ARCADIA THEATER TO BE SOLD — The City of Bridgeport Monday approved a bid to sell the Arcadia Theater. After meeting in closed session, the Bridgeport City Council voted 5-0 to authorize City Manager Mike Murray to finalize negotiations with RDL, LLC for the sale of city-owned property at 1009 Halsell Street. “This was a very difficult decision for all of us,” said council member Bobby ...

5 days ago · Jeffrey Don Crenshaw, 56, of Boyd, passed away on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, surrounded by loving family. Jeff, the son of Pam and Jim Crenshaw, was married to JoAnne Crenshaw and had five children whom he loved dearly, including Elizabeth Crenshaw, Chrysanthemum Cohen, Kristen Boswell, Melissa Crenshaw and Kyle Boswell.

5 days ago · VALENTINES MORNING MINGLE — The Decatur Chamber of Commerce will hold a Morning Mingle 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Feb. 13 at Agape and Associates, 202 W. Walnut in Decatur. Coffee and light breakfast will be served. Bring your business cards to enter the raffle. FREE MEAL — Lighthouse Acres will serve a spaghetti dinner for single parent families and families without permanent or stable housing 6 p ...