Wise county messenger classifieds cars MICAH MCCARTNEY/WCMESSENGER Upon taking office, Precinct 3 commissioner Danny Lambert began searching for solutions to the flooding 1 HURT IN COTTONDALE WRECK — One person was taken to a Metroplex hospital following a two-vehicle, head-on crash near Cottondale Friday evening. near the Acola Mansion adjacent to Carson HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO MEET — The Paradise Historical Society’s bi-monthly meeting is 7 tonight at the First United Methodist Church fellowship hall in Paradise. Highway 287 south of Rhome Friday night. Decatur Fire Department Public Information Officer Susan Gómez said the blaze began at about 2:40 p. Classifieds-10-31-2024. For information, call Clifton North at (940) 393-2752. while Love was responding to a wreck call on the roadway. The Department of Public Safety crash report, which became available last week, mentions that a wreck just before 8 Angel and Sandra Serafin of Bridgeport announce the birth of a son, Gian-Carlo Serafin-Mancillas, on Aug. The roadway was reopened at 1:30 p. 81/287 in New Fairview Wednesday. No injuries were reported in a two-vehicle wreck that involved a Texas Department of Public Safety vehicle Thursday afternoon. Handley’s work to give back after having so much taken away is why she is the Wise County Messenger’s 2024 Person of the Year. Decatur Police Department traffic officer Josh Wilson said Boley sustained serious but non life-threatening injuries. 22, 1935, in Decatur, the son of Dorrel Jones and Julia Bellah. She weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. 13, 2012, at Wise Regional Health System in Decatur. Classifieds-12-26-2024. 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box GRAND JURY RETURNS CAPITAL MURDER INDICTMENT — A Boyd man has been indicted for capital murder in connection with the September shooting death of another Boyd resident. 380 near the One Stop. Subscribe to our FREE daily newsletter, Update, and we'll send it directly to your inbox. 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. According to Wise County EMS Administrator Randall Preuninger, two pedestrians were struck, with one sustaining fatal injuries and the other with 2 HURT IN RHOME WRECK — Two people were transported to local hospitals after sustaining injuries in a two-vehicle wreck near Rhome Wednesday afternoon. DOWNED SIGN FACTOR IN THANKSGIVING CRASH — A report on the Thanksgiving afternoon crash near Cottondale that critically injured a young girl and injured seven more confirms a downed stop sign played a significant role in the wreck. Akin said Love’s vehicle A Wise County grand jury met April 18 and returned the following felony indictments: Search for: Search Submit. 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. Miles Godwin brings down Clyde quarterback Devan Wright. in Decatur. MIKE HALL | FOR THE MESSENGER There was little doubt that Paradise would be going home with a gold ball trophy early in its 3AI bi-district contest with Clyde. TURKEY TROT — The 7th Annual Wise County Turkey Trot is Thursday, Nov. Preuninger said one person listed in critical condition was transported via air First responders work the scene of a fatality accident on U. 81/287 near the Hubbard St. 4 Commissioner Colby Shawn sought the change after a traffic study on the road yielded troubling results. Paul was born on Dec. First name or full name Former Rhome police chief Cary Mellema has announced he is running for sheriff in next March’s primary. 2025 Wise County Messenger | PO Box ‹ÿ?ŒHMê Ð >çý¿ù®ú5lV7êsbû!;þ$qb· © ¦˜úÀý› ç£X׉ GJ[rþ^¯Þîý½ªå9K{9–vÑ¥þRªœBQºhöÞûÁó?Í $5 Ú1µ‘J3TðŒ´ö¾ÿ B Wise County Commissioners unanimously approved reducing the speed limit on County Road 3451 from 40 mph to 30 mph after a public hearing Monday. on October 02, 2020 Classifieds / Legal Notices. Thursday at Renshaw Park. Our listings include a wide variety of Wise County classified ads that are logically categorized and The event included a parade featuring Wise County Judge J. Cookie preferences {"bg":"","mt":"","mr":"","mb":3,"ml":"","pt":"","pr":"","pb":"","pl":"","border":"","rounded":"","rounded_size":"","shadow":""} SUBSCRIBERS. 100 BLOCK OF COUNTY ROAD 3212 — Adolescent brothers were involved in a mutual combat incident at their residence. 01-09-2025 Classifieds. 9 print edition is subject to delays. Shortly after 4 p. Bridgeport (0-10) suffered a home sweep to Chico (3-0), 25 ONLY IN WISEMONDAY, NOV. Due to the amount of patients, Wise County EMS issued an “all call” for the wreck, with Medic-1, Medic-2, Medic-3, Medic-4, Medic-5, Squad-1 and Rescue-1 all working the The Alvord public works director has been fired after being arrested for stealing from the city. Paradise (11-13) will take on Bridgeport (0-22) in a Wise County clash 4:30 p. 2025 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South The council approved a lease purchase agreement to replace high mileage vehicles in the Decatur Police Department’s fleet and OK’d the purchase of a new Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and record management system. Miller. 2025 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 Despite critical inventory shortages, Wise County's three new car dealerships sold 784 new cars and trucks during the first quarter of 2021. , 40, of Decatur was arrested for the Class B misdemeanor charge of theft $100-$749. 2025 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 2 KILLED, FIVE CRITICALLY INJURED IN WRECK — Two people were killed and five others were flown to Metroplex hospitals in critical condition following a two-vehicle wreck on U. 81/287 were an unfortunate theme for the year — with 16 people killed on Classifieds / Legal Notices. She was born January 15, 1957, in Bridgeport to Jack and Reba Leake of Decatur. 14, 2024 By Messenger Staff 2025 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South ADULT SOFTBALL MEETING – Wise County Adult Softball League coaches (men’s and co-ed) will meet at 7 p. Classifieds-11-28-2024. No outdoor burning is allowed. 81/287 North at County Road 4838. Loading 2025 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity A full event preview was featured in a special section in last week’s Wise County Messenger. Saturday on the Decatur Square. TWO FLOWN FROM WRECK — Multiple medical helicopters flew patients from a two-vehicle accident on Texas 114 near County Road 3330 just east of Bridgeport to Metroplex hospitals Wednesday night. The suspect then fled on foot, leading to a search of the area involving multiple law enforcement agencies. According to Texas Department of Public Safety spokesperson Sgt. The Regional Transportation Council has allotted $3 million for the engineering. 28 on the Decatur Square. Scanner Facebook. , according to the A Fort Worth woman was killed and two more patients were hospitalized after a head-on collision involving two vehicles on Farm Road 730 south of Boyd Saturday night. According to Wise County EMS Chief Randall Preuninger, one person had to be extricated, and had serious injuries. According to Wise County EMS Administrator Randall Preuninger, two motorcycles The last roommate (before the current one) and I were sitting around one evening, talking cars. Thursday. Wise County EMS reported two vehicles were involved, with one person seriously injured. According to the probable cause affidavit, Wilson used a city gas card to put fuel in a family member's vehicle. She shared her story about her rise through the industry to owning her own repair business. , approximately four miles south of Bridgeport. The event will be 8 a. TUESDAY, JAN. 81/287 when his Cars can begin to line up in the Bridgeport Middle School parking lot after 7:40 a. Large flames were visible as first responders arrived at the scene. on County Road 3555, approximately one mile north of Farm Road 2123 in Cottondale. Just before noon, a tan F-150 pickup was northbound on South Allen (Farm Road 730) near Jennings Avenue when the driver veered into the oncoming lane and struck a dump truck, according to interim Boyd Police Chief Jason TRAFFIC ALERT — A 4-vehicle wreck and vehicle fire has been reported at Farm Road 51 and County Road 2123 near Cottondale. with a $15 vehicle entry fee for the show. Jimmy Burl Bostic, 70, was pronounced dead on the scene by Justice of the Peace Mark Autry after the crash on Farm Road 51 South, just north of County Road 2123. 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Cruise Nights car show event returns By Brian Knox . 81/287 and County Road 4840 around 8:20 p. The BURN BAN IN EFFECT — The National Weather Service has issued an elevated fire warning for today, meaning the county’s burn ban is active. The man was taken into custody and transported to the Wise County Jail. Jim West, a former pilot in the United States Air Force, is selling raffle tickets for the chance to fly like the character “Maverick” in his Thunder Mustang fighter plane to raise money for Adelina Kadriju, 16, who is battling Ewing sarcoma. The 1-mile begins at 8 a. Multiple medical helicopters transported patients from the scene. —JlÅÓ Wise County changes this time of year. Navigate Wise County Buy, Sell, Trade for more listings and smarter Wise County classifieds. , with a $15 vehicle entry fee for the show ‹ÿ?ŒHMú! :|ÎûÏ|Wÿk²Y èVùs‘ v Š†ô4ý ¸@Oß÷Ry. WRITERS GROUP — Decatur Public Library will host a Writers Group 5:30 p. Change Chris and Courtney Fletcher of Slidell announce the birth of a daughter, Macklyn Reese, on Sept. Wise County EMS, Wise County ESD No. The wreck happened around 6:20 p. AUSTIN JACKSON/WCMESSENGER A Bowie man died after his pickup truck left U. Automotive enthusiasts, get ready to buy, sell, trade and barter – the Wise County Antique Auto Club’s 48th annual Decatur Swap Meet is making its return to the Wise County Fairgrounds this weekend. The expenditure was funded through the county’s $9. m. He was 68 years old. , $15 per vehicle. Wise County EMS Administrator Randall CLASSIFIED LINE ADS: Complete the form below or email class@wcmessenger. 10. LADY EAGLES WIN STATE TITLE — Decatur (32-13) claimed its sixth overall state title by defeating Bellville 3-1 in the 4A Division I championship match Friday at Garland’s Curtis Culwell Center, 25-22, 25-21, 24-26, 25-23. Ricky Wilson Jr. Marilyn Starke, 72, of Decatur was pronounced dead at Wise Health System following the three-vehicle accident. He went through his mental inventory, describing all the cars he'd had, what he'd done to them, how fast they would go, etc. Å:6j )cÉù»j6Û÷Ûoæ/5}¿3ÉŸci ]* }9åÚE颡ÞÛ·ëÙ À™ÃÝq GP3GÅSš9’òŒâÛ xÄ With inventory shortages improving, Decatur's three dealerships sold 887 new cars and trucks in the third quarter of the year to bring the year-to-date sales to 2,456 vehicles. Saturday at the Wise County Fairgrounds in Decatur. One patient was transported to a DFW trauma center via ground The Lady Eagles are only one win away from climbing to the top of the mountain. Log-In; Read Latest Wise County drivers will no longer need to get their vehicles inspected starting Jan. Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur is handling arrangements. The topic will be planning a vegetable garden. 81/287 near COURTESY | FREDDIE MAC Homes sales in Wise County continued downward for the month of September, carrying on with the trend that the local real estate market experienced throughout the summer. According to Wise County EMS Chief Randall Preuninger, one person was transported via ground ambulance after a three-vehicle wreck involving two 18-wheelers on U. Log-In; Read Latest Category Pages are limited to 90 days. exit in Alvord at 1 KILLED, 1 CRITICALLY HURT IN WRECK — A Fort Worth woman was killed and two more patients were hospitalized after a head-on collision involving two vehicles on Farm Road 730 south of Boyd Saturday night. 287 bridge above the Business U. 2 CRITICALLY INJURED IN WRECK — Two patients were flown to a Fort Worth hospital in critical condition after a head-on collision on Farm Road 920 near Private Road 3512 Tuesday. Classifieds-01-02-2025. Classifieds-01-16-2025. Items may be WCSO DEPUTY DIES IN WRECK — Wise County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Lex Allen Love, 26, was killed in a single-vehicle wreck on County Road 4421 east of U. Change LOOKING FOR A SOLUTION — TxDOT will start an engineering study to address the flooding of County Road 4668 at Bobo Crossing. Classifieds 12-19-2024. BRENDAN MARCHAND | WCMESSENGER Ponder's size advantage wasn't enough to set back Paradise Friday night in the teams' 10-3A matchup on the Lions' home floor. -5 p. Greenwood-Slidell Volunteer Fire Department and Wise County EMS were dispatched to the major accident around 8 p. Jan. CAR SHOW AND VENDORS — The Rhome Veterans Group will host a car show 10 a. Freedom Fest 2022 at Grace Fellowship Church in Paradise begins at 6 tonight. 1, 2025, as a new state law to eliminate the Vehicle Safety Inspection Program for non-commercial vehicles 395 Followers • 403 Threads • Sharing the news in Wise County, Texas, since 1880. Update will be online only. New Fairview Fire Rescue Chief Arne Wissmann was arrested last Wednesday (Jan. FUNERALS — Service for Patricia Taylor, 79, of Boyd is 2 p. Facebook Wise County Messenger. Pct. Rhome Police Chief Eric Debus said a 2017 Volkswagen GTI driven by Ivan Hernandez, 17, of Decatur was northbound on U. Please be mindful of the school children drop off schedule. 2025 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940 DECATUR TEEN KILLED IN RHOME WRECK — One person was killed in a single vehicle wreck in Rhome Saturday afternoon. Fatal motor vehicle accidents on U. Per the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) crash report released Sunday, the Category Pages are limited to 90 days. Pick up a copy on newsstands today. Friday after receiving a third-party call about two people who were possibly shot at the location and another person who might have been Wise County Messenger offices will be closed to the public Friday. Facebook. Change Location Find awesome listings near you! This story has been updated. d r s p o o S e n t f i 1 c a 2 l t m i 1 h f 5 1 6 a 1 3 2 i 5 8 c a u g 5 c c 4 f 9 a f 4 4 5 1 i 2 t 1 0 u g c 4 KILLED, 10 HURT IN ROLLOVER WRECK — The deadly rollover wreck Wednesday morning on U. 25, 2012, at Wise Regional Health System in Decatur. S. Parents were notified. and involved two sedans, according to Wise County EMS Administrator Randall Preuninger. com Pricing $20 for 20 words or less ($1 per word over 20 words) Ad runs in the Thursday paper Deadlines: Noon on Tuesday Special Offers 5-Week Service Special: Place an ad of 20 words or less for 4 weeks in the Business Services classification for $82. Authors come together to share their work, offer constructive feedback, and support A Decatur man was injured when officers say he walked into a car on U. checking your vehicle’s battery, windshield wipers, tire pressure, tire treads and fluid levels Classifieds / Legal Notices. Organizers request participants to be aware of school traffic and follow signs for Tarrant Area Food Bank pantry. 1, 2025, as a new state law to eliminate the Vehicle Safety Inspection Program for non-commercial vehicles goes into effect. Create your Linktree. In that tax note issuance, the county budgeted $3 million for WCSO capital improvements, with the remainder expected to Chaffee was arrested last May for murder after she used her car to run over Jimmy Joe Robertson, 36, of Bridgeport. A memorial in honor Wise County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Lex Love, who was killed in the line of duty last night, has been established outside the Wise County Law Enforcement Center, 200 Rook Ramsey Dr. FUNERALS — Service for Maria Luisa Hazel, 73, of Alvord is 2 p. Instead, the real battle lies in the annual arms race to become the most festive Wise Up, a Wise County Messenger podcast, interviewed Brittni Stangl at her shop, Brittni's Automotive Repair, in Haslet. She has one sister: Mylee Faith Fletcher, 4. Mark Anglican Church in Bridgeport. Around 8 a. Website. Change Location Find awesome listings near you! PEDESTRIAN KILLED IN RUNAWAY BAY — One person was killed when a vehicle struck a pedestrian Wednesday night in Runaway Bay. 11: MENSA DRIVE — Complainant advised kids threw eggs at their vehicle. Starting New Year’s Day, cars will no longer need a vehicle safety inspection prior to registration. The wreck happened around 3:40 p. At around 9 p. The wreck occurred shortly after 9 p. Carousel Did you know the Wise County Messenger classifieds are free to read online? The classifieds section is a one-stop shop for real estate listings, job leads, service requests, farm Wise County Messenger, Decatur, TX. The study found well over 2,000 vehicles ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ¿fZß9¹œžù - J¦ä]j&p%ÎTPKò“ôjx Z|²Y‘E—Hy Зël÷KÿeªïÿÎRv åwѹ(õå ; ¥‹Fzoß®g÷î8ƒ À €GÍ€ŠP ”ÂÛ½#x8êKPÊ$ R†C M Cé®Þsäï¬Î;¹óc¨Õ=\ " MÚ¿ WïW]Y(NDÀ]˜Œe5¶ûÚ=÷Q4 !bÌ`¯*ƒév ´è¤ %‹ P»ýeÿ ’~„DßRäcg ž>[»½×•ÁÊòóboûéx/l2‡Á ž©sjŪæ9J÷ˆB3 cAð1ƒ–ÊV=šªð’Õ. at 601 U. Judge Roger Towery will hear the case. 2, Bridgeport Fire Department, Texas Department of Public Death dominated the headlines in Wise County. Mellema, who is currently a deputy constable in Precinct 3, made the announcement in a June 26 news release. Clark as grand marshal, car show, vendors, bumper cars, ninja obstacle course, bounce houses and live music. 4 at First Baptist Church in Boyd. Guest speaker will be Robert Little, a history professor at Tarrant County College. 2 when the suspect took a Two people were sent to area hospitals after sustaining injuries in two separate wrecks Thursday night and Friday morning. Wise County EMS Chief Randall Preuninger said the patient was an adult male in critical condition after being ejected from the MAN INJURED IN NEWARK TRAIN/CAR WRECK — An unidentified man was taken to a Metroplex hospital after suffering injuries after his vehicle collided with a train Tuesday morning in Newark. D. YARD SALE – A yard sale fundraiser for the 3-Day Breast Cancer Walk is Saturday, May 21, at the Wise County Sheriff’s Office parking lot. Change Location ARCADIA THEATER TO BE SOLD — The City of Bridgeport Monday approved a bid to sell the Arcadia Theater. Change Location SCHOOL LONG RANGE PLANNING MEETING — Decatur ISD’s long range facilities planning committee meets 5:30 tonight at Decatur High School and will include a tour of the campus. The event will also BOYD HOME DESTROYED IN FIRE — A two-story home north of Boyd was destroyed in a structure fire Friday afternoon. {"bg":"","mt":"","mr":"","mb":3,"ml":"","pt":"","pr":"","pb":"","pl":"","border":"","rounded":"","rounded_size":"","shadow":""} SUBSCRIBERS. It was later found a male driver left the vehicle and ran into the Grasslands. SOUTH WISE WRECK — Boyd firefighters and medics responded to a one-vehicle wreck on Farm Road 51 near County Road 3696 north of the Parker County line around 6:30 p. VOLLEYBALL RESULTS — Decatur (6-4) rallied to knock off Weatherford on the road Tuesday, 15-25, 25-15, 21-25, 25-22, 16-14. Please use the archive page or the search box to find older articles. The Rhome Police Department worked a major accident on U. at Gainesville High School. The wreck occurred just before 11 a. Parr was indicted in March for theft of property greater than $2,500 but less than $30,000, a third degree felony; abuse of official capacity greater than $2,500 Two people were killed on a two-vehicle wreck Thursday afternoon near New Fairview. DEMOCRATIC PARTY MEETING — The Wise County Democratic Party meets 6:30 p. Francine Ly, Democratic candidate for Texas Senate District 12, is guest speaker. on January 24, 2012 Classifieds / Legal Notices. He was a car guy. the morning prior to when prosecutors said 2025 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South A Bridgeport resident was killed in a two-vehicle wreck Wednesday night in Rhome. NRS-DAVID’S WESTERN STORE — The store’s loss prevention officer (LPO) at NRS called to report a theft that occurred on Jan. Nipsar Sitan-Culajay, 23, entered his plea to the third degree felony charge of intoxication assault with a vehicle with serious bodily injury in 271st District Court in Decatur Monday and was 2 HURT IN WRECKS — Two people were sent to area hospitals after sustaining injuries in two separate wrecks Thursday night and Friday morning. No John Paul Jones passed away on Monday, Dec. This is YOUR Wise County Messenger, a community newspaper serving Wise County. That vehicle was later found burned in Clay County just north of Bellevue. Classifieds / Legal Notices. 380 intersection Tuesday night. One person was killed and two others were transported to local hospitals after a single-vehicle rollover wreck on County Road 4681 about 1 mile east of the County Road 4680 intersection in Boyd Thursday night. 99 Monday. Away from his professional life, Bobby found joy in hobbies such as football, travel and history. See the latest conversations with @wcmessenger. Department of Public Safety Trooper Adolfo Patterson said Valerie Carrillo, 19, of Fort Worth was eastbound on Texas 114 in an SUV when she came over a hill and found Three people were shot and killed Friday afternoon in the Cottondale and Paradise areas in what appears to be a domestic incident. Kacley Hazelwood, 20, was flown to Medical City in Denton. Ricky Hunter, © 2019 - 2025 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 RHOME WRECK — At least one person was seriously injured in a multiple-vehicle crash Sunday night near Rhome. 380 near the intersection of One person was injured after a car drove off the U. and the 5K at 8:30. He was instrumental in the founding of the Champions and Blue Ribbon Club for the Wise County Youth Fair © 2019 - 2025 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 Commissioners OK’d a $913,776 purchase to replace Wise County Sheriff’s Office vehicles, body cameras and other equipment Monday. Friday at 1200 N. Tuesday at the Fairfield Inn and Suites in Decatur. Deputies assisted with the tow of the vehicle. 14. èFH¶Ýô Ø]Ð*`y€•&b È×#Ï Úûï/Û„mz>pË= N= 3†y¢‹ }Q RfÏ–¯ ¤@P » TWO HURT IN WRECK — Two people were injured in a two-vehicle wreck Tuesday afternoon around 4 p. It is pot luck, so bring your favorite Christmas dish. A two-vehicle wreck on County Road 2320 north of Decatur around 7:15 Thursday morning sent one driver to a Fort Worth hospital and the other to a local hospital. Classifieds / Legal Notices A Decatur woman who law enforcement said ran over a woman and rammed a vehicle into a house in July has been indicted on multiple felony counts by a Wise County grand jury. He weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long. 25, 1955, and reared in a military family, which instilled in him a spirit of adventure and resilience. View uploads from the Wise Up podcast, and additional content. Log-In; Read Latest . To send expressions of sympathy to Paul WOMAN KILLED IN WRECK — A Decatur woman died after a rollover wreck on Farm Road 51 south of County Road 2425 in the Greenwood-Slidell area Thursday night. Log-In; Read Latest Still, Handley healed with the Paradise and Wise County community, working to support and connect local families who lost children far too soon through the Live Like Kennedy Foundation. Change Location Find awesome listings near you! Cars can begin to line up in the Bridgeport Middle School parking lot after 7:40 a. Highway 287 near County Road 4840 Friday night. , first responders were dispatched to a single-vehicle wreck involving a white Chevrolet 3500 passenger van that overturned in the median along the northbound lanes of U. The Wise County Sheriff's Office has identified a suspect in the death of a Boyd man from over the weekend. 2025 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149 Two people were taken to hospitals following a two-vehicle accident Friday morning just before 8 on Texas 114 at County Road 4599 west of Boyd. 81/287 near County Road 4421 just before 9 p. Log-In; Read Latest A two-vehicle wreck on County Road 2320 north of Decatur around 7:15 Thursday morning sent one driver to a Fort Worth hospital and the other to a local hospital. Change Location Find awesome listings near you! FM 920 was closed for several hours as investigators worked the scene. She devoted 37 years to a career in banking. Decatur (31-13) swept the Celina Bobcats in the 4AI state semi-finals Tuesday at the Curtis Culwell Center — 25-17, 25-22, 25-18 — and earned its first trip back to state since 2021. , Rhome Police Department and other agencies responded to a major accident Aside from operating his dealerships, Wood continually contributed to the greater North Texas community and Wise County. Wise County drivers will no longer need to get their vehicles inspected starting Jan. Cooper Jones elevates for a buzzer-beater to close out the third quarter in Paradise's win over Ponder. Wise County Messenger (@wcmessenger) • Threads, Say more By Messenger Staff | on April 03, 2023 1 KILLED IN BOYD WRECK — One person died in a two-vehicle wreck Thursday in Boyd. Search for: Search Submit. Vendors begin packing up by noon Sunday. Loading . Saturday at Ascension and St. Death dominated the headlines in Wise County. 81/287 were an unfortunate theme for the year — Precinct 3 Constable Doug Parr will face nine felony charges in a jury trial Sept. Jerald was born on Dec. Grandparents are Tim and Darlene Fletcher of Slidell and Clyde Two people were transported to local hospitals after sustaining injuries in a two-vehicle wreck near Rhome Wednesday afternoon. 8 million bond issuance approved by the court in May. Highway 81/287 and struck a tree just north of Alvord Thursday night. The wreck happened at 7:11 p. Within minutes, the second floor of the home SENIOR CHRISTMAS PARTY — The Owls Activity Center in Decatur will hold its annual Christmas Party for Wise County senior citizens 11 a. The wreck happened on U. The driver, Shawn Adams, 56, of Bowie was pronounced dead at the scene. The wreck occurred shortly after 1:15 p. 30, 2024, in Glendale, Arizona at the age of 89. The wreck occurred at about 10:30 ONLY IN WISE FRIDAY, JAN. { } A Cleburne man was killed in a three-vehicle accident near Cottondale Monday afternoon. Decatur's three new car dealerships registered 3,418 new vehicles in 2020, despite battling the COVID-19 virus and serious inventory shortages. 8) for the second degree felony offense of theft of property $150,000 to $300,000. Change ‹ÿ?ÌHÌ @3p\ uÞ¿jÚÿ×qS ó Z^(Y’ ÙÒe Oâ¼ 0É~WÃO Å#› Yô )ï ^UþêWÅ¯Ê e¦ùòoŒ ¥ sABQÎ ‰‚ðƒ„ß==S5kPu{w¨ÚÂU Ú£? Mercer It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jerald Leonard Mercer on Oct. Awards in 20 classes. For the most part, the war on Christmas is not waged on the “Happy Holiday” front here. Shawn Three men have been indicted as part of a local theft ring involving a string of stolen vehicles and tools. Lara Hornsby (16 kills, 16 digs, 2 block assists) was selected as the 4AI state MVP, and was joined on the 4AI all-state team by teammates Wise County activated its mass casualty incident response once Wise County EMS crews arrived on scene. The Panthers' defense shut out the Bulldogs in their 47-0 bi-district win Friday. Streets will be closed for pedestrian traffic. 81/287 at the Texas 114 East overpass around 5 p. Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin said deputies responded to a home in Cottondale around 4:45 p. CRUISE NIGHTS ARE BACK — Decatur Main Street’s Cruise Nights, a car show with classic cars and other cool rides, is back for the first time this season 4-8 p. His ride at SITAN-CULAHJAY The driver of a vehicle involved in a serious December 2020 car wreck near Bridgeport pleaded guilty to intoxication assault earlier this week. evading arrest/detention with vehicle; Manuel Carrillo, possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram; 2025 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 {"bg":"","mt":"","mr":"","mb":3,"ml":"","pt":"","pr":"","pb":"","pl":"","border":"","rounded":"","rounded_size":"","shadow":""} SUBSCRIBERS. . A Paradise resident was flown to a Dallas hospital after a two-vehicle accident on U. m to 6 p. Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur is © 2019 - 2025 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 NEW MANHUNT IN WISE — A vehicle pursuit initiated by the Fort Worth Police Department that started in Tarrant County last night ended on U. After moving back to Wise County, he continued to share his expertise as a coach and teacher in Springtown and later served as the offensive line coach at Paradise, further demonstrating his unwavering commitment to education and athletics. 2025 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 . at Bridgeport High School. The festivities begin at 7 with a music program, bounce houses, food trucks and a fireworks show after sunset. Two vehicles were involved in the collision, a Ford Excursion and a Hyundai SUV. 2025 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 Classifieds / Legal Notices. Judging begins at 6, and awards will be presented They left the store going northbound in a light-colored 2016 Mazda 4-door vehicle. Four ambulances were dispatched to the Read more in today’s Wise County Messenger. Since March, 2024 when Paul moved to Arizona, he has called the state his home. The wreck happened at the intersection of U. Change Location Find awesome listings near you! {"bg":"","mt":"","mr":"","mb":3,"ml":"","pt":"","pr":"","pb":"","pl":"","border":"","rounded":"","rounded_size":"","shadow":""} SUBSCRIBERS. 81/287 near NRS south of Decatur when spike strips were deployed, disabling the suspect’s vehicle. Classifieds-12-05-2024. -3 p. He traveled extensively during his childhood, spending 3 HURT IN WRECK — Three people were injured in a two-vehicle accident in the northbound lanes of Farm Road 51 south of County Road 2425 in the Greenwood-Slidell area Thursday night. Change Location Find ‹ÿ?ŒHMú! :|Îû2Óª·õy¥0 Æ ER’e‘ ;ܶåºì±]s)´ ˆHJ(“€šu3¢?ß½þŸþ?SÍ;Ç !•vÑ¥¢‰¹KEé¢Ñý? Æofwù ß ¸Ô3¨ e ¼@ÊÖŸÙ%¸Xê$0(d’ )SÄ¥Ø9¥¦Ž±rWï:ò:«sëNîü ©ýuô ˆˆ š´5‘¥"²d éh;>Ù²-Œ¬ƒ, cë;áHýÜ&&Q *7Ÿž¯B. Classifieds-11-21-2024. 81/287 north of Alvord Thursday evening. The wreck occurred near Farm Road 2048 shortly after 8:15 p. 81/287 near Alvord Saturday night. Paradise (15-5, 3-0) was routed by Seminole in their first matchup at the Championship Basketball Leake-Wilson Vickie Leake Wilson, 67 passed away on December 23, 2024, at Medical City Hospital in Arlington. Call 940-399-9558. 81/287 Tuesday night in Decatur. According to Wise County EMS Chief Randall Preuninger, the wreck occurred at about 4 p. 81/287 in the Alvord area has now resulted in four deaths. Detectives in Wichita Falls believe the vehicle was stolen the evening of July 2 in their city during a similar robbery at a Murphy’s USA at 1530 Archer City Highway. Boyd (19-2) is on the road at Mineral Wells at 6 p. Vickie loved her family dearly, each and everyone of them. A Boyd woman was killed in a two-vehicle wreck last Thursday in Boyd. 1. HORTICULTURE CLUB — The Wise County Horticulture Club meets 6-7:30 tonight at the Wise County Fairgrounds Women’s Building. Delivery of the Thursday Jan. Preuninger said one person listed in 2,683 Followers, 39 Following, 397 Posts - Wise County Messenger (@wcmessenger) on Instagram: "A community newspaper in Texas serving Decatur, Bridgeport, Alvord, Boyd, Paradise, Chico, Slidell, Northwest, and more" The event included a parade featuring Wise County Judge J. 1 FLOWN FROM CRASH — One person was flown to a Metroplex hospital following a two-vehicle wreck on U. 19 in the 271st District Court. As November turns to December, the county transforms into Whoville — just with boots and diesel. County A LOOK BACK AT 2024 — The final Messenger newspaper issue of the year includes a look back at the top news and sports stories of the year along with memorable quotes and photos. 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 . The arrest affidavit obtained this week Deputies arrived and observed several signs of intoxication. According to initial reports, the vehicle rolled several times before coming to rest near the southbound lanes of Farm Road 51. According to DPS Sergeant Chris Williamson, the wreck occurred at about 4:18 p. Bridgeport (14-6) claimed a 50-32 first-round win over City View at the Burkburnett tournament. at the intersection of U. The official channel of the Wise County Messenger, a news organization based in Decatur, Texas. 2025 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur 6 HURT IN COTTONDALE AREA WRECK — Six people were injured, including one critically, in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Farm Roads 51 and 2123 Thanksgiving afternoon. “This was a very difficult decision for all of us,” said A Decatur man charged in federal court with leaving a potential explosive device at a Decatur gas station three years ago has been sentenced to time served. After being One person was killed in a single vehicle wreck in Rhome Saturday afternoon. He has two brothers: Christopher Serafin and Dominic Serafin. Wise County Crime Report for Thursday, Nov. According to State Trooper Brandon Chaney, Bostic was traveling Registration is 4-6 p. 43,496 likes · 2,959 talking about this. HOLIDAY GREETINGS — This week’s Messenger includes our annual Holiday Greetings special section. exit in Alvord at about 9 p. The sheriff said no vehicle is registered in Pack’s name, and he was last seen on foot Sunday in the area of Nine-Mile Bridge on Texas 199 near Lake Worth in north Tarrant County. 7. Jakob Lowry, 19, was flown to a Fort Worth hospital. A Fort Worth woman was killed and two more patients were hospitalized after a head-on collision involving two vehicles on Farm Road 730 south of Boyd Saturday night. Log-In; Read Latest An Aurora man is offering the “Top Gun experience” to raise money for a local teen undergoing cancer treatment. Jones led all scorers with 12 points in the Panthers' second 10-3A win. It features Christmas CELEBRATING THE FOURTH OF JULY — Several fireworks shows are scheduled this weekend to celebrate Independence Day. Alvord (10-8) squares off against 4A Gainesville 4:30 p. denied that it was the purported murder weapon he was seen carrying from his car on home surveillance video around 2:30 a. While traveling southbound on Farm Road 51, Starke’s 2017 Buick Encore was {"bg":"","mt":"","mr":"","mb":3,"ml":"","pt":"","pr":"","pb":"","pl":"","border":"","rounded":"","rounded_size":"","shadow":""} SUBSCRIBERS. 2025 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South © 2019 - 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 Cars can begin to line up in the Bridgeport Middle School parking lot at 7:30 a. ONLY IN WISEMONDAY, NOV. Victory’s Fireworks Over Decatur is tonight. Chaffee, her 8-year-old daughter and Jimmy Joe Robertson, 36, of Bridgeport were northbound on Texas By By Wise County Messenger Staff . UNITED WAY GOLF TOURNAMENT — The Wise County United Way Golf Tournament is Friday at Decatur Golf Course. The Panthers held the Bulldogs GIRLS BASKETBALL RESULTS — Decatur (15-4) suffered a 54-52 overtime loss to Shallowater in the first round of the Championship Basketball Tournament Thursday. Maybe it’s the grandeur of a fire engine or the allure of a cop car’s flashing This content is only available to online subscribers. 380 East at County Road 2513, east of Decatur. BASEBALL — A ground ball single by Ephram Dunavant scored Craig Anderson, allowing Bridgeport (10-6) to 395 Followers • 403 Threads • Sharing the news in Wise County, Texas, since 1880. , several Wise County agencies responded to the blaze in the 1500 block of County Road 4360 north of Boyd. Kevin Boley, 47 of Grand Prairie, was transported via ground ambulance to Medical City Denton. Clark as grand marshal, car show, vendors, bumper cars, ninja The chief of a local volunteer fire department stole more than $156,000 from the organization for personal use, according to newly-released public documents. 7: COUNTY ROAD 2585 — Deputies found a vehicle left in the roadway with the driver door open. There will be on-site registration from 4-6 p. Saturday. One of the vehicles involved left the northbound lanes of the highway and entered southbound traffic on “The pedestrian was attempting to cross the highway when he was struck by at least two vehicles and. Per the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) crash report released A Decatur woman who law enforcement said ran over a woman and rammed a vehicle into a house last year has pleaded guilty to multiple felony charges and been sentenced to prison. Family was so special © 2019 - 2024 Wise County Messenger | PO Box 149, 115 South Trinity | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5987 SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION — Today’s Wise County Messenger includes a special section on soil and water conservation. Jose Luis Diaz-Martinez, 33, was indicted last Thursday by a Wise County grand jury on one count of capital murder and two counts of murder for the death of Elias Torres Moreno. Friday and Saturday, rain or shine. org or 940-389-9060. 10, 2024. According to Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin, the wreck occurred at about 8:20 p. Stangl is one of the women who make up 12 percent of all auto mechanics in the U. Contact Terry Everett at teverett@datcu. Change One person was killed and two other people were injured in a two-vehicle wreck west of Bridgeport Tuesday night. on U. Change Location Find awesome listings near you! McKinley Bradford was found guilty of the murder of Chico resident John Freeman by a Wise County jury Monday afternoon. The crash occurred shortly before 8:30 ‹ÿ?ŒHMê Ð >çý§¦}ÅV Aè* c ©Ë" öwÛîm÷?ì±ÝsÉZ D êfÕ$é É&Éf ó—©¾v&õs,í¢K}H¹t频ÞÛ·7³{wüƒ @Ï f@E(Í€A3¤,½Ý[ GZ†R ‹ä )ó“N±L©©Cî\–À ¡³Kwþ ÑlQ ¨ˆ€ˆ ¿e4Lìö» x€ Ú¯ŠLm»±{ ãó p1 J×Ÿï§ ´ ’M׃(Bk 4 ´: J 1ƒÈ·Hž °w¿?o ¶Yôž[îùè4@ ©À †9Ð ˆõ^ ÎsÑŽW€S„Aa k/4JUý¦+ý21Šª ŽZ(Š ‹ÿ?ŒHMê Ð >çý§+{Ší$Rkª8Ö }×ý=c{gþåóŸí^J ´Æ õG¢oª6‹6I6Û(Ü¿Wµ! Ò鸙»YrÌ¡©c(ÝÕ€cèܺÛëü ju ˆ€BÒöïM$§8cACÒz Ù FIREFIGHTERS BATTLE BLAZE NEAR SCHOOLS — Firefighters from around Wise County rushed to the scene of a large grass fire that ignited next to two Decatur ISD campuses Monday afternoon. Grandparents are Carlos Serafin and Juana Martinez of Bridgeport. Dispatchers also informed emergency personnel that ONLY IN WISESATURDAY, SEPT. cjywgm bpahxv zgf vgmj vekq xrlnbh wehgg dtmwplb lvcnd zhliu