"And love Creation's final law, Tho' Nature, red in tooth and claw," wrote the English poet laureate Lord Alfred Tennyson in 1850. The line conjures images of predators stalking and slaying weaker creatures to soothe savage appetites and calm carnal desires. Full Story »
Devon Energy has announced the closing of the Decatur Land Office in March. Full Story »
A fire destroyed a mobile home in the 600 block of Newfield Lane in southern Wise County near the Parker County line early Saturday morning. Full Story »
County Judge Bill McElhaney plans to appoint an interim commissioner to the Precinct 3 vacancy immediately after the first of the year. Full Story »
A fire damaged a house in the 200 block of East Cottonwood in Decatur Monday evening. Full Story »
Decatur Planning and Zoning Commission sent its unanimous approval of three items Tuesday to the city council for final action. Full Story »
First-time homebuyers who purchase a home during the first half of 2010 will still have a chance to receive an $8,000 tax credit. Full Story »
The "Wreaths Across America" program is 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, at the Wise County Veterans Park in Decatur. The program, in its fourth year, will be presented by the Wise County Veterans Group. Full Story »
A Runaway Bay woman said she regrets lying to officers about being robbed Tuesday morning in Bridgeport. Full Story »
Tim and Christine Ruggiero's biggest issue with the drilling of a gas well in their front yard is the potential of the operation to pollute the air their daughter breathes and the water she drinks. Full Story »
An Arlington woman was sentenced to 35 years in prison Thursday after a Wise County jury found her guilty of drug possession. Full Story »
Mary "Lulu" Smith, 46, of Bridgeport was killed in a car wreck several miles south of Granbury on Tuesday morning. Full Story »
The Bridgeport City Council Tuesday named Rachel Huitt, assistant city administrator and city secretary, as interim city manager effective Dec. 18. Full Story »
Oncor will hold three public meetings next week on the proposed Riley-Krum West transmission line project, which could potentially route through northern Wise County. Full Story »
Wednesday, Nov. 25 2500 block of Old Denton Road - A woman was receiving harassing voice messages on her cell phone from a male. Full Story »
Jackass Penguins take a walk at Hakkeijima Sea Paradise in Japan. AP Photo/Itsuo Inouye
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