1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (213+ words) At 11:46 PM, on September 11, 2026, Greenwood/Slidell Fire Department, Wise County EMS, and Law enforcement were dispatched to a head-on accident near the intersection of FM-51 and County Road 2730, just South of FM-455. Medic-5 arrived on scene, reporting 2 vehicles with major…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (140+ words) Shortly after 1 PM on Thursday, September 10th, Wise County EMS rolled up to a 2-vehicle major accident along Southbound Highway 287, at the entrance of Catfish O’Harlies/Villa Grande. Right after units arrived on scene, they requested to check the availability of…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (144+ words) Two people were injured, one critically, in a two-vehicle wreck Thursday afternoon in Decatur. The wreck happened around 1:10 p.m. in the southbound lanes of U.S. 81/287 in front of Catfish O’Harlies just north of town. Wise County EMS Chief Randall Preuninger said the…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (44+ words) Wise County Messenger Man indicted in wreck that killed teen Alan Richard Schutt of Boyd was indicted Aug. 20 for intoxication manslaughter with a vehicle and collision involving death, both second degree felony offenses. Classifieds / Legal Notices...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (24+ words) Wise County Messenger Wise County Crime Report for Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 Classifieds / Legal Notices...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago   (170+ words) Decatur senior Emma Crabtree and Slidell graduate Addison Prince were recently named to the 2026 UIL All-State Journalism staff. The honor recognizes Texas students for their performances in UIL journalism competitions. To qualify, students must accumulate at least 50 points through various…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago   (177+ words) Legend Bank’s planned acquisition of Graham Savings and Loan is moving forward after receiving the regulatory and shareholder approvals needed for the merger, the bank announced Sept. 3. The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas approved Legend Bank’s application to acquire Graham…...

5+ day, 10+ hour ago   (176+ words) The worldu2019s largest convenience store chain is expanding into Wise County, with two new locations now planned to be completed in 2027. Last week, plans for a 7-Eleven location in New Fairview were registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation,…...

5+ day, 15+ hour ago   (307+ words) Newark Fire Department EMS Capt. Rusty Peace will be among the first responders honored with the Star of Texas Award from Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday — the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Each September, the Governor’s Office presents the…...

1+ week, 12+ hour ago   (93+ words) Just after 1:30 PM, New Fairview Fire Department and Wise County EMS were dispatched to a traumatic injury in the 400 Block of Long Branch Dr. According to Wise County EMS Chief Randall Preuninger, the Patient had a vehicle fall of them,…...