News

ROAD PROJECT

Posted on January 27, 2023

City Hall Closing Early: Friday January 20, 2023

Posted on January 20, 2023

Weather Update: Dangerous Cold Expected Thursday – Christmas

Posted on December 19, 2022

Bottom Line A strong arctic cold front will arrive on Thursday, bringing the coldest temperatures of the winter season. Most of North and Central Texas will reach Hard Freeze Warning criteria (temperature < 10°F) and Wind Chill Advisory criteria (wind chill < 0°F) Thursday night into Friday morning. Overview  A prolonged period of subfreezing temperatures...

Gas Well Drilling in New Fairview

Posted on November 3, 2022

BKV is drilling four new gas wells on the Smith County School Land Survey, Abstract Number 744, Wise County, which is located just north of Old Chisholm Trail at FM 407. They have received a drilling permit from the City and have started to erect the sound wall. The drilling rig will be moved in...

Halloween Event 2022

Posted on October 31, 2022

We had a great Truck or Treat event on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. There were games, free ice cream and hotdogs, and of course lots of candy. We are grateful to our public safety partners (East Wise Fire Rescue, Justin Fire Department, Rhome Fire Department, Air Evac Lifeteam, Wise County EMS and Wise County Sheriff Office) for...

City of New Fairview & East Wise Fire Rescue: Truck or Treat

Posted on October 27, 2022

National Preparedness Month

Posted on September 23, 2022

National Preparedness Month is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. FEMA’s Ready Campaign launched National Preparedness Month in 2004 to educate and empower Americans to prepare for and respond to all types of emergencies and disasters. September was chosen as National...

Eyes on the road

Posted on August 5, 2022

Road construction is a constant around Wise County. Here’s a few spots to keep in mind: County Road 4717 will have oil applied by Precinct 1 crews Friday. Construction on the roadway will continue through next week. The maximum speed limit will be 5 mph. UNDER CONSTRUCTION — Road crews in Precinct 1 will start...

Road Construction Update

Posted on July 26, 2022

Wise County will be working on the following roads: Graben Old Chisholm Conestoga Goodnight Trail CR 4717 They will begin putting oil down on Friday, July 29, 2022. They suggest that cars avoid driving on them as much as possible. But when driving on the roads listed above, be advised to not exceed 5 mph...