Wise County · issues
Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Wise County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Highway 380 to Old Denton Highway Road Connection Property Purchase
The county is buying a 3.37-acre tract for $63,000 to create a new road link between Highway 380 and Old Denton Highway.
Public Health Advisory
Rhome residents need to boil their tap water right now because of a new public health advisory. Keep an eye on the city's website for updates on when the water is officially safe to drink again.
Courthouse Restoration
After a major glow-up, the historic Wise County Courthouse is finally reopening to the public on October 23. It's a huge win for local history and gives us all a fresh community hub to check out.
Urban Planning and Growth Management
Decatur is blowing up, and city leaders are scrambling to figure out how to handle all the new people without turning the town into just another generic suburb. It’s a tug-of-war between welcoming progress and keeping that small-town charm everyone loves.
Infrastructure Improvement
Highway 287 is finally getting a much-needed makeover thanks to a new partnership between local and state officials. Expect construction to start soon, which should eventually make your daily commute a lot less stressful and safer.
Municipal Fraud
Wise County is reeling after a fake auditor scammed the city out of $650,000 in taxpayer cash. It’s a massive wake-up call that our local government needs to tighten up its financial security immediately.
Municipal Corruption
The former city manager of Aurora is in hot water for allegedly stealing over $300,000 of taxpayer money. It’s a massive wake-up call that our local government needs way tighter oversight to keep our cash safe.
Disaster Declaration
Wise County just declared a local disaster to unlock emergency resources and speed up the response. This means officials can bypass red tape to tackle the crisis faster.