Wise County Messenger

07/23/2025

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07/23/2025

UPDATE for Wednesday, July 23, 2025: NOT WASHED — Thaine Laaser and Dylan Nation were crowned Reunion washer tournament champions for the fourth time at the 16th annual Decatur Chamber of Commerce Put Yo’ Money Where Yo’ Mouth Is Washer Tournament, adding more golden washer hardware to their dynastic resume in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

Read more: https://www.wcmessenger.com/articles/update-for-wednesday-july-23-2025/

07/23/2025

DECATUR DYNASTY — Thaine Laaser and Dylan Nation were crowned champions for the fourth time in their illustrious careers at the 16th annual Decatur Chamber of Commerce Put Yo' Money Where Yo' Mouth Is Washer Tournament in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

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07/22/2025

Neon carnival lights. The smell of funnel cake. The clink of washers. And a deputy pulling you over to help you find a parking spot for the low price of $10. These familiar sights and sounds of the Wise County Old Settlers Reunion returned Monday.

For the Wise County Sheriff’s Office personnel parking cars at the Reunion grounds, this week’s fundraiser also marked the beginning of something new after the original 501c3 nonprofit, Santa's Deputies, was dissolved earlier this year.

Neon carnival lights. The smell of funnel cake. The clink of washers. And a deputy pulling you over to help you find a parking spot for the low price of $10. These familiar sights and sounds of the Wise County Old Settlers Reunion returned Monday. For the Wise County Sheriff’s Office personnel par...

07/22/2025

UPDATE for Tuesday, July 22, 2025: BOYD ISD CALLS FOR $63 MILLION BOND — Boyd ISD trustees voted unanimously Monday to put the district’s $63 million, single proposition bond package back in front of voters for the second time this year. Read more: https://www.wcmessenger.com/articles/update-for-tuesday-july-22-2025/

07/22/2025

WELCOME BACK — The 144th Wise County Old Settlers Reunion kicked off Monday at Joe Wheeler Park in Decatur.

07/22/2025

Boyd ISD trustees voted unanimously Monday to put the district’s $63 million, single proposition bond package back in front of voters for the second time this year.

For the second time this year, the Boyd ISD Board of Trustees will try to address student overcrowding by putting a $63 million, single proposition bond proposal before voters. Trustees unanimously approved calling for the bond for the Tuesday, Nov. 4 general election, which includes the same amount...

07/21/2025

Check out these local businesses during Wise County Old Settlers Reunion this week!

07/21/2025

UPDATE for Monday, July 21, 2025: REUNION RETURNS — The 144th Wise County Old Settlers Reunion begins today at the Wise County Fairgrounds. Read more: https://www.wcmessenger.com/articles/update-for-monday-july-21-2025/

07/20/2025

The City of Decatur is considering a $242 million investment into its water and wastewater infrastructure through a series of debt issuances over the next four years.

On Tuesday, city officials and Decatur water board members toured water and wastewater treatment plants, along with Kimley Horn engineers who discussed the current infrastructure and potential improvements.

The Messenger tagged along for the tour. Here’s how you get your water, what happens after it goes down the drain and information about potential upgrades that the city could pursue.

The City of Decatur is considering a $242 million investment into its water and wastewater infrastructure through a series of debt issuances over the next four years. On Tuesday, city officials and Decatur water board members toured Decatur’s water and wastewater treatment plants, along with Kimle...

07/18/2025

UPDATE for Friday, July 18, 2025: DECATUR, BOYD SEE POPULATION BOOST — Decatur and Boyd posted the largest population gains among Wise County cities over the past year, according to new estimates from the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG). Read more: https://www.wcmessenger.com/articles/update-for-friday-july-18-2025/

07/17/2025

The countdown is almost over, folks.

The Wise County Old Settlers Reunion is just four days away from drawing thousands of visitors from home and abroad for its 144th rendition. Here's what you need to know.

The countdown is almost over, folks. The Wise County Old Settlers Reunion is just four days away from drawing thousands of visitors from home and abroad for its 144th rendition. Reunion runs July 21 through July 26 at the Wise County Fairgrounds in South Decatur, 3101 Farm Road 51. We know you’ve ...