Decatur News

There has been an explosion at a gas well near Decatur, say police. The Decatur city manager said tank batteries blew up on Farm-to-Market Road 51, about four miles outside of town.

Two people were injured shortly before noon today when tanks exploded at a natural gas well in rural Wise County.

From a press release issued by CMRA and written by Shan Moore: Dustin Dominguez .

To say the past week was a busy one for Thor would be an understatement. An entire week in Texas kicked-off of the amateur nationals season, where a handful of Thor riders took home championships.

A man reported that his girlfriend was taking money out of their joint account. He was evaluated by MHMR.

T exas Smokin' Guns, the North Texas premiere cowboy mounted shooting club, is hosting one of their regular shooting practices this Saturday, March 13th at the Lonesome Dove arena in Decatur, Texas.

If you are interested in running for a local school board, city council or mayor position in the May election, today is the deadline to sign up to be on the ballot.

The Hinkle Family, from Decatur, Texas, will be visiting the Pittston Senior Citizens Center on Thursday, March 11, at 12:30 to provide an hour of entertainment.

Early this morning a man driving a SUV pulled in front of a rock hauler at the intersection of US 287 and US 380 in Decatur.

Polls in the Republican and Democratic primary elections opened at 7 a.m. today and will remain open until 7 p.m. A full list of polling locations was in Sunday's Wise County Messenger and online at www.wcmessenger.com/election . Election results will be posted as soon as they are available tonight at www.wcmessenger.com/election and in the ...

The A&M student from Decatur lost all but her life one morning, while headed to her summer job.

After a full day of deliberation Monday, the jury found in favor of Jackie Murphree in a civil suit that has played out in 271st District Court over the past two weeks.

Residents of Newark Beach Estates marched around the courthouse square in Decatur this morning to send a message to county commissioners - again.

Fire gutted an unoccupied house in the 600 block of West Mill Street in Decatur early Sunday morning.

After six weeks on the West Coast, the 2010 Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, season is all square at the top of the AMA Supercross class standings as the series heads to Indianapolis' Lucas Oil Stadium.

The Bridgeport Fire Department responded to a fire at Daily Donuts on Turkey Creek Trail in the city shortly before 4 p.m. Thursday.

After hearing complaints Tuesday from residents about the city's electric utility service, the City of Bridgeport announced a plan Wednesday to address those concerns.

Citizens packed the Bridgeport City Hall council chamber Tuesday night to express concerns over high electric bills.

A body was found inside a home destroyed in a Friday night fire. The Arson Task Force is investigating the death of the unknown person found in a mobile home on County Road 2872.

A body was found inside a home destroyed in a Friday night fire. The Arson Task Force is investigating the death of the unknown person found in a mobile home on County Road 2872.