Wise County Messenger

Drivers can expect lane closures on and around the bridges where U.S. 81/287 crosses Farm Road 730 in Decatur for the next four to five months. Full Story »

For years the water flowing through the sandy aquifer beneath the city of Chico was safe to drink. But a recent leap in uranium levels in the water has prompted Chico to shut off three municipal wells during the past year. Full Story »

Decatur's next elementary school now has a principal. Full Story »

For nearly a year-and-a-half residents of Newark have poured over a plan to two the city by the lake forward. Full Story »

400 block of Hilltop St. - A man was arrested for physically assaulting his ex-fianc. Full Story »

"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 »