Vehicle contract dispute ends in fatal gunshot
A disturbance at a residence near Chico led to the death of Rhome resident Marshall Roper after a gunshot to the head. Tony Kempf, 43, who was treated for a grazing wound, initially faced aggravated assault charges but faces murder charges after Roper died at John Peter Smith Hospital. The clash centered on a contract over a vehicle and involved Kempf’s alleged claim that Roper tried to shoot him, prompting Kempf to fire. Local sheriff reports indicate Kempf was at the home with Roper and Roper’s girlfriend, Kempf’s mother in law, prior to the shooting.
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Chico
Marshall Roper
John Peter Smith Hospital
Fort Worth
David Walker
Roper
Tony Kempf
Kempf
Walker
Sheriff’s Department
John Peter Smith
Wise County ballot order drawn for March primary elections
Jennifer Haney reports the Wise County primary ballot order for March 7 has been determined. Democrats placed Derek Walls first for Precinct 2 County Commissioner and Vic Czerniak second. Republicans listed Dick Chase first for County Judge and Willie Garrett first for Precinct 4 County Commissioner with several other rankings announced.
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Jennifer Haney
Wise County
Derek Walls
Vic Czerniak
Cinct
Bill McElhaney
Willie Garrett
Margaret L. Penney
Terry Ross
Justice of the Peace
C.D. Archer
Clay Poynor
Billy Hamilton
Connie Stickler Shawn
Death prompts Wise County investigation near Paradise
Wise County Sheriff Department probes a 48 year old male death found Sunday December 25 2005 near Paradise. Investigators ask for public help and detail state of mind or contact with the decedent. Sidney Barnes Jr. found dead by his father at his residence. Tips call Investigator Reynolds or Wise County Crime Stoppers for anonymity and up to $1000 reward.
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Jennifer Haney
Wise County Sheriff Department
Paradise
Debbie Denney
Wise County
Chris Peek
Sidney Barnes Jr
Wise
Barnes
Sidney Barnes Sr
Barnes Jr
Barnes Sr
Bridgeport Fire Chief Willie Garrett profiles
Bridgeport profile highlights Fire Chief Willie Garrett a farmer and rancher with deep Bridgeport ties. A 1987 Bridgeport High School graduate with FFA honors and Texas State Technical College refrigeration training he runs Garrett and Garrett Ag Service Supply and family ranch. He credits Max Moore for early training and notes he became chief in 1998, stressing leadership that treats people with respect.
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Jennifer Haney Lake
Bridgeport
Willie Garrett
Bridgeport High School
Garrett
FFA
Lone Star Farmers
Texas State
Wise County Declared Federal Disaster Area for FEMA Aid
Wise County has been designated a Federal Disaster Area under FEMA-1624-DR following extreme wildfire threats. Residents affected may be eligible for FEMA assistance and Disaster Unemployment Assistance through the North Texas Workforce Commission, with applications open until February. Ann Hatchit urged eligible residents to apply promptly.
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George W. Bush
Wise County
FEMA
North Texas Workforce Commission
Ann Hatchit
North Texas
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Decatur
Bass Lane
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Victor Reed
Azle
Troy Hilton
Jeannette Ward
Josh Reynolds
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Matt Dockery
Reynolds
Sheriff Department
Lake Bridgeport
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