Brian Knox

WATERING RESTRICTIONS — The City of Boyd is currently under Stage 2 watering restrictions due to Walnut Creek SUD’s current State 2 restrictions, as well as the city reaching a daily system demand of over 275,000 gallons per day for a 30-day span. Boyd residents with addresses ending in even numbers may water with a sprinkler or automatic irrigation systems on Mondays and Wednesdays from midnight to 5 a.m. Residents with addresses ending in odd numbers may do the same on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Visit cityofboyd.com for a complete list of restrictions.

The Decatur School Board Monday adopted the 2024/25 school year budget, which features a decrease in both expected revenue and expenditures.

Activities will continue to be limited to enrolled students By Brian Knox

FacebookTwitterEmailMessengerCopy LinkMessageShareA Chico woman who investigators say shared sexually explicit photos of a 5-year-old for money has pleaded guilty to aggravated sexual assault of a child.

Defense files motion for change of venue, citing pre-trial publicity

A man was shot near Paradise early Sunday morning, and the suspect has been caught in the Panhandle.

One person was critically injured in a two-vehicle wreck Monday afternoon near Rhome.

The presidential election might be getting most of the attention, but a number of local races and propositions will also be featured on the Nov. 5 ballot.

A Decatur man was injured when officers say he walked into a car on U.S. 81/287 Tuesday night in Decatur.

WATERMELON FESTIVAL — The Alvord Watermelon Festival is Saturday at Elm Creek Park. The annual event includes a pageant, vendors and food trucks, salsa competition, silent auction, bounce houses and water slides, bingo, a fish fry, raffle and live music by Monty Dawson. Visit Alvord Events Association on Facebook.