The Decatur ISD trustees approve $200 bonus for all employees on the April check. Total cost to district $99K. “It’s a way to say thank you and families...hopefully it’ll help support local businesses,” said Superintendent Joseph Coburn.
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- Shaquille O’Neal and Mandrae Collins came to Paradise to spread joy after hearing about the recent deaths of two Paradise students, Athena Strand and Kennedy Handley. While in Paradise, the NBA Hall of Famer donated $20k to foundations in honor of the two girls, also giving
- Atlanta Braves starter Bryce Elder took time to take a picture with his many fans from Decatur and Wise County after Saturday’s game.
- Texas schools closed for remainder of 2019-20 school year by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott order.
- Senator Ted Cruz visited Decatur Wednesday night to stump for Texas House District 64 candidate Andy Hopper. Hopper, who is in a runoff against Incumbent Lynn Stucky, also addressed the standing-room only crowd, along with U.S Congressional District 26 candidate Brandon Gill.
- MISSING CHILD — Multiple law enforcement agencies are searching for a missing 7-year-old girl last seen in Paradise Wednesday night. Athena Strand was last seen at the 200 block of CR 3570. If you have any information regarding Athena's whereabout call the WCSO, 940-627-5971.
- Decatur’s Triston Read captured the bronze medal in the 4A 800.
00:00 - Primitivo "Primo" Sierra, owner of Primo's Taqueria in Decatur, died last night from injuries sustained earlier that day in a 2-vehicle crash in Decatur. wcmessenger.com/2019/news/loca…
- BREAKING: Bridgeport's soccer coach has resigned amid an investigation into the use of a BISD credit card at a Houston strip club. Police say the coach is accused of charging $5,435 at The Men’s Club of Houston while at a coaching clinic in July.
- STATE CHAMPS — Decatur takes down Waco La Vega 53-41 in the 4A Division I state championship.
00:00 - In just his second start at Double A, Decatur’s Bryce Elder threw seven hitless innings as part of the Mississippi Braves’ combined no-hitter Saturday.
- H-E-B IS COMING TO WISE COUNTY — The Rhome City Council approved an economic development negotiation with H-E-B allowing the sale of land in Rhome’s extra-territorial jurisdiction (ETJ) to the popular grocery store chain Thursday night. Read more: wcmessenger.com/articles/h-e-b…
- BREAKING: The manhunt is over. Royce Wood and Tiffany Caswell were brought into custody by the U.S. Marshall’s this morning in Batesville, Arkansas, Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin said.
