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Sanger man injured in power line accident

5 days ago | wcmessenger.com | Austin Jackson

A Sanger man was flown to a metroplex hospital in critical condition Monday after a power line accident near Bridgeport and Alvord. Justin Rushing, 25, of Sanger, was working on the electrical line in the 400 block of Farm Road 1655 before the accident occurred, according to the Wise County Sheriff's Office (WCSO). First responders and utility company personnel responded […] This content is only available to online subscribers. Please login below or Subscribe now. Remember Me
Decatur’s North Texas Smoke BBQ makes Texas Monthly Top-50 list

1 week ago | wcmessenger.com | Austin Jackson

Decatur is officially home to some of the best barbecue in Texas. This week, North Texas Smoke BBQ cracked Texas Monthly’s Top 50 BBQ Joints list. The magazine’s Top 50 list, released every four years, is a life-altering achievement for Texas pitmasters. The revered list is often called the Super Bowl of smoked meat, serving as a Michelin Guide of Texas barbecue that crowns true Texas brisket royalty.
Bees buzz-ted after parking violation in Decatur

1 week ago | wcmessenger.com | Austin Jackson

Downtown Decatur’s parking situation got a little more complicated Thursday after thousands of honey bees swarmed on a parking sign on Main Street. Ricky Wright, a man armed with nothing more than a vacuum, jeans, a short-sleeve shirt and a ball cap — calmly collected the bees. The other half of the apiary operation, Cheryl Wright, was at his side, manning the SUV filled with bee containers and a few jars of their freshly collected honey.
Sinkhole causes closure of Workman Road in Decatur

1 week ago | wcmessenger.com | Austin Jackson

A sinkhole caused by recent rainfall and a drainage pipe failure has led to the closure of a portion of South Workman Road in Decatur. City officials announced Tuesday that the road is closed to all through traffic between West Business 380 and West Main Street after the sinkhole formed near 400 S. Workman Road. The closure is a safety precaution and will remain in place until the damage can be fully evaluated and necessary repairs are completed.
West Wise? More like West Africa: Wildebeest chase ends without drama

1 week ago | wcmessenger.com | Austin Jackson

It wasn’t a mirage. For a moment Tuesday night, West Wise looked more like West Africa when a full-grown wildebeest made a run for it down Farm Road 2123. Concerned 911 callers reported a large, horned animal hoofing it along the pavement on the road near Paradise and Cottondale. The fugitive — a wildebeest bull — had escaped from a […] This content is only available to online subscribers. Please login below or Subscribe now. Remember Me
Victim identified in auto-versus-pedestrian crash

2 weeks ago | wcmessenger.com | Austin Jackson

A woman whose car broke down died from her injuries after she was struck by a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee on U.S. 81/287 in the Newark area Thursday night. The accident occurred around 9:30 p.m. on the northbound side of the highway near Ramhorn Hill Road. “A preliminary investigation indicates a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling northbound when the driver struck a 2008 Toyota Camry and a 2009 Honda Accord parked on the shoulder.
1 dead after driver strikes pedestrian, multiple vehicles on U.S. 81/287

2 weeks ago | wcmessenger.com | Austin Jackson

A woman whose car broke down died from her injuries after she was struck by a pickup truck on U.S. 81/287 in the Rhome area Thursday night. The driver of the pickup truck, who has yet to be identified, fled the scene, striking several other vehicles before they were apprehended, according to emergency radio traffic. The accident occurred around 9:30 […] This content is only available to online subscribers. Please login below or Subscribe now. Remember Me
W&O: Making friends is OK

2 weeks ago | wcmessenger.com | Austin Jackson

The Texas House vote on proposed legislation to create the Wise Regional Water District (WRWD) was one long, cruel joke. And if you believed forming the water district will help Wise County and future generations, you were likely stunned as the House version of the bill was soundly defeated via public humiliation. I don’t believe the bill received this treatment because of its merits. The whole procession appeared to be a thinly veiled act of political payback. It’s clear that Rep.
2025 Decatur High School Graduation

2 weeks ago | wcmessenger.com | Austin Jackson

2025 Decatur High School GraduationFree Access Decatur High School’s Class of 2025 crossed the finish line at a graduation ceremony Wednesday night at the University of North Texas.
WRWD dealt blow as HB 3154 fails on House floor, 41-78

3 weeks ago | wcmessenger.com | Austin Jackson

House Bill 3154, a key piece of the legislative effort to form the Wise Regional Water District, failed 41-78 in the Texas House Thursday night — a major blow after a rollercoaster week for the companion bills aiming to secure a longterm water solution for Wise County. The line of questioning before the HB 3154 vote, while sharply critical of the bill, took aim at Rep. Andy Hopper and his tact in the Texas House, delivering a painful death to the bill with a local scope.