3+ day, 17+ hour ago  (470+ words) McCarroll Middle School writing teachers Amy Thornton (middle), Kara Womble (left) and Amy Dunn (right) react after being surprised with a $2,850 check that will fund a book club/literacy program at the school. It was part of more than $88k in…...

1+ week, 16+ hour ago  (320+ words) The Decatur City Council approved a significant reduction to roadway impact fees Monday, following recommendations from the Decatur Capital Improvement Advisory Committee. The committee began reviewing Decatur's 2024 impact fee schedule last month after hearing concerns that the new roadway fees…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (191+ words) With a new skipper in the dugout, the Decatur Eagles have started District 7-4A play by clinching their first series. The Collin White-led Eagles (8-5-1, 2-0) scored five runs in the fourth inning to collect a 10-0 run-ruled Game 2 win over Castleberry March 13, earning…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (190+ words) One of the final baskets of Bralyn Pecku2019s Decatur career felt fitting. With the Lady Eagles trailing 52-50 and 10 seconds on the clock in the 4A Division I State Championship against Waco La Vega, Peck dove toward the rim off a screen, high-pointed…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (185+ words) Decatur senior post Bralyn Peck rises up for a shot at the basket against three Seminole defenders in the Lady Eagles" 47-29 4A Division I Region I semifinal win Monday at Abilene Wylie High School. MICAH MCCARTNEY | WCMESSENGER Clinging to a 1-point…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (184+ words) The Decatur Lady Eagles had no problem finding the back of the net in their first District 4-4A outing." Fueled by four goals from Braelyn Meador, Decatur (3-6, 1-0) claimed a 6-0 shutout victory over Mineral Wells Tuesday at Ram Stadium." The Lady Eagles…...

2+ mon, 16+ hour ago  (590+ words) Decatur's Laynee Ballou, along with Kady Martinez, Kylee Barthold and Zoey Burkhart, earned an automatic bid for the UIL 4A state swim meet after placing second in the girls 400 freestyle relay (3:56.97) at the 4A Region I championships Jan. 31 at Andrews ISD Natatorium....

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (180+ words) Decatur sophomore midfielder Braelyn Meador turned in the performance of a lifetime in the Lady Eaglesu2019 season home-opener against Castleberry last week. One of the youngest players on the Lady Eaglesu2019 roster, the two-year varsity player used her experience to her advantage…...

3+ mon, 5+ day ago  (441+ words) Decatur seventh grader Treb McKinnon dreamed of one day suiting up for the Ohio State Buckeyes. The 13-year-old backed up that goal on the field, developing into a standout running back and safety for Decatur's seventh-grade football program this season....

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (180+ words) Decatur and Boyd brought home state championship titles to Wise County in 2025. Now, players from both teams are being rewarded for their efforts in their gold medal campaigns by earning all-state recognitions." The Lady Eagles and Lady Jackets recently combined…...