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Slidell robotics team makes third trip to state

A man was critically injured after falling while hanging Christmas lights on a Decatur area business Monday afternoon. The patient, identified as an adult in his teens, was installing lights on the roof of a National Roper's Supply (NRS) building before falling and landing on concrete. Wise County EMS and Decatur Fire Department responded to the accident in the 4000 <a href="https://www.wcmessenger.com/articles/man-critically-injured-after-fall-while-hanging-christmas-lights/">[…]</a>

If you’ve picked up a cup off coffee on the go in Decatur, there’s a good chance you’ve met Wise County’s very own Mrs. Texas. Alvord resident BreAnna Smith, owner of By the Grace of Coffee, claimed the United States of Americas (USOA) Mrs. Texas crown at the state competition earlier this month. Smith, who represented as Mrs. Wise County <a href="https://www.wcmessenger.com/articles/decatur-coffee-shop-owner-crowned-as-mrs-texas/">[…]</a>

Two men were flown to the hospital after falling approximately 30 feet from a boom lift at a construction site near Decatur Wednesday. The accident was reported around 8:40 a.m. in the 1700 block of Old Denton Road, just east of Decatur’s city limits. Wise County EMS Chief Randall Preuninger said the men were working on a large metal building <a href="https://www.wcmessenger.com/articles/2-critically-injured-after-30-foot-fall-at-construction-site/">[…]</a>

The Decatur Police Department is stepping up its efforts to fight crime — from the ground and now, 25 feet in the air. The department debuted its new mobile ReconView tower Tuesday night as crowds filled the Decatur Square for National Night Out. The tower was acquired Sept. 22 through a three-year lease-purchase agreement approved by the Decatur City Council <a href="https://www.wcmessenger.com/articles/decatur-pd-brings-new-surveillance-tower-into-service/">[…]</a>

The Wise County Ag Roundup, formerly known as the Ranchers Gathering, will be held Monday, Oct. 13, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Decatur gym, according to a release from Wise County Ag Agent Marty Morgan. The event will feature vendor exhibits, a steak dinner prepared by the Wise County Livestock and Forage Committee, door <a href="https://www.wcmessenger.com/articles/press-release-wise-county-ag-roundup-formerly-known-as-the-ranchers-gathering-returns-oct-13/">[…]</a>

The fifth, and perhaps final commemorative Wise County Courthouse Christmas ornament is on sale now. The series of ornaments have reflected the courthouse's gradual transition back to its original design. The decorations are available for purchase at the county judge's office, 308 W. Main Street, and the Wise History Museum located on the Decatur Square at 119 N. State St. <a href="https://www.wcmessenger.com/articles/2025-courthouse-christmas-ornaments-released-as-project-nears-completion/">[…]</a>

Below are photos from local high school homecoming festivities this year. Decatur homecoming Paradise Homecoming Bridgeport Homecoming VCA Homecoming Chico Homecoming Alvord Homecoming This content is only available to online subscribers. Please login below or Subscribe now. Username or E-mail Password Remember Me     Forgot Password

  Alvord ISD has released new details from its investigation into a report of a teacher feeding a live kitten to a snake in the classroom — including its determination that the feeding did not take place in front of students. The district's original statement Wednesday did not address the veracity of the complaint or provide many details from its <a href="https://www.wcmessenger.com/articles/district-says-teacher-fed-kitten-to-snake-without-students-present/">[…]</a>

Wise County government offices will accept your paperwork, identification and payment — as long as Fido stays home. ' Commissioners on Monday approved a new policy that prohibits animals from entering county buildings unless they are trained service animals. The policy went into effect Sept. 8 and applies to residents, employees, contractors and visitors. County Judge J.D. Clark said the <a href="https://www.wcmessenger.com/articles/scooby-dont-new-policy-bans-pets-from-county-offices/">[…]</a>