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WEBUpdate for Friday, September 27, 2024. RHOME APPROVES BUDGET, TAX RATE — The Rhome City Council adopted the city’s FY 2025 budget and tax rate at its meeting Thursday. The total budget includes $6,290,589 in revenue...
‘Big Love’: Hundreds gather to remember Deputy Lex Love at vigil
WEB18 hours ago — He was bestowed the nickname after he used a bearhug to deescalate a situation with an irate inmate. “From that day on, Lex was known as Big Love,” Akin said to a crowd of hundreds at the Wise County Fairgrounds Sunday who gathered to reflect on the late deputy who died in the line of duty Oct. 2. Lex Allen Love.
Update for Wednesday, October 2, 2024 - Wise County Messenger
WEB5 days ago — Update for Wednesday, October 2, 2024. OFFICER KILLED IN SPRINGTOWN WRECK — Decatur Police Department reserve officer Josh Brandes died in a motorcycle crash in Parker County Tuesday afternoon, DPD Chief Delvon Campbell confirmed. Brandes, who was also an Irving firefighter, served Decatur Police Department for the past three years, working ...
Breaking News - Wise County Messenger
WEB5 days ago — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has identified the victims of the rollover accident on U.S. 287 that resulted in four deaths Wednesday. There were 14 occupants of the van traveling from Florida to New Mexico, according to the DPS investigation. DPS spokesperson Tony De La Cerda said in a Thursday press release that the victims were ...
WCSO deputy killed in wreck - Wise County Messenger
WEB4 days ago — Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin confirmed Thursday that Deputy Lex Allen Love was killed in the line of duty during a single-vehicle wreck on County Road 4421 east of U.S. 287 in New Fairview Wednesday night. “ [Lex] loved his job, and he left a big hole in law enforcement in Wise County,” Akin said. According to Akin, the wreck occurred at ...
Update - Wise County Messenger
WEB3 days ago — Update for Friday, September 27, 2024. By Messenger Staff | on September 27, 2024. RHOME APPROVES BUDGET, TAX RATE — The Rhome City Council adopted the city’s FY 2025 budget and tax rate at its meeting Thursday. The total budget includes $6,290,589 in revenue and $6,447,892 in expenditures for a …
News - Wise County Messenger
WEBRhome approves budget, tax rate. By Brendan Marchand | Published on October 01, 2024. The Rhome City Council held public hearings for and approved the city’s Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget and tax rate at its meeting Sept. 26. The total budget includes $6,290,589 in revenue and $6,447,892 in expenditures for a minimal deficit of just over $157,000.
Sports - Wise County Messenger
WEB4 days ago — By Brendan Marchand | Published on September 24, 2024. The Paradise Lady Panthers shook off the rust from their road loss to Ponder last Friday and pieced together a sweep against the Pilot Point Lady Cats Tuesday at home. The Lady Panthers (12-12, 2-1) enjoyed large leads throughout the contest, taking …
Featured - Wise County Messenger
WEBSep 26, 2024 — *Editor’s note: This is a developing story that will be updated as new information becomes available. A man armed with a large skinning knife was shot and killed by Wise County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) deputies late Wednesday night following a pursuit down Farm Road 920 that ended on Private Road 3508 near Lake Bridgeport.
Business - Wise County Messenger
WEBAug 18, 2024 — Wise County’s sales tax collections this year have remained steady, but continue to trail 2023’s record-shattering pace. Texas Comptroller’s July Sales Tax Allocations report showed the county was distributed $615,732 off its half-cent levy, which is based on sales made in May. It’s a 9 percent drop from May 2023’s $678,007 payment.