35 killed on roads in 2024 - Wise County Messenger
Dec 26, 2024 · Traffic fatalities double in 2 years 2024 proved to be another year marred by deadly traffic accidents, with 35 people killed in 26 separate accidents on Wise County roads. The death number increased by 11 from 2023 and doubled from 2022. Like 2023, U.S. 81/287 was the Wise County road subject to the most fatalities.
Sheriff Lane Akin ends 50-year law enforcement career
Dec 31, 2024 · A chapter of Lane Akin’s long and distinguished career in law enforcement came to an end this week, but there are more chapters to be written. Pouring rain falling on the roof of the Wise County Sheriff’s Office made it hard to hear the often soft-spoken sheriff as we visited in his office last week
Wise County 2024 Year in Review - Wise County Messenger
Dec 26, 2024 · The Year 2024 came at a high cost — not just at the grocery store or for whoever foot the bill for the seemingly endless stream of political ads in this election-centric year. Death dominated the headlines in Wise County. Fatal motor vehicle accidents on U.S. 81/287 were an unfortunate theme for the year —
2024 Year in Review: County records 4 murders
Dec 26, 2024 · Three people this year were charged with murder among four homicides in Wise County.
Wise County Messenger
Update for Friday, January 24, 2025. January 24, 2025. H-E-B COMING TO WISE COUNTY — A new grocery store could be South Wise’s most popular destination in the near future.
Danny Edward Doyle - Wise County Messenger
Dec 23, 2024 · Doyle Danny Edward Doyle, 70, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, at the Medical City Hospital in Decatur. Danny was known to be a jack of all trades, able to fix anything he put his hands on. He is survived by his younger brother, Dale Doyle; daughters, Elisa Ezzell and Mistie Ibarra; son, Dustin
Update for Tuesday, November 19, 2024 - Wise County Messenger
Nov 19, 2024 · BOYD, DECATUR PLAY FOR VOLLEYBALL TITLE SHOT TONIGHT — Wise County's volleyball prowess will be on display tonight with two programs seeking a state championship berth. The Boyd Lady Jackets (36-4) will take on Tolar in the 3A Division II state semifinal match 6:30 p.m. tonight at Mineral Wells High School. The Decatur Lady Eagles (30-13) will rematch 2021 4A runner-up Celina in the 4AI ...
‘TIRZ the season in Decatur - Wise County Messenger
Let it Zone, Let it Zone, Let it Zone. On Dec. 23, the Decatur City Council approved covering more than half of Decatur city limits under a fresh blanket of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ). Decatur's expanded downtown TIRZ district approved Monday will span 3,417 acres of primarily undeveloped land, with a focus on funding
Update for Tuesday, December 31, 2024 - Wise County Messenger
Dec 31, 2024 · CELEBRATE NEW YEAR’S RESPONSIBLY — If you are celebrating the new year’s arrival, law enforcement reminds you to be safe. The Texas Department of Public Safety is conducting its annual holiday traffic enforcement campaign through New Year’s Day. Troopers will be out on the roads looking for people who are speeding, not wearing their seat belts, driving while intoxicated or committing ...
Obituaries - Wise County Messenger
4 days ago · Rebecca Williams, 48, of Justin, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Justin. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Decatur, with burial to follow at Aurora cemetery.