Joiner is most qualified candidate Decatur ISD Community: Watching the events of the Decatur ISD Board of Trustees election caused me to reflect on the time I had the opportunity to serve as your superintendent. The seven-plus years that I served were the highlight of my 40-year career. I look at what made those years possible. I realize that the […]
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Enjoy the view
Wildflowers are blooming, birds are chirping and the Wise County Courthouse roof is returning to its natural state. After the clock tower finial was installed, Phase 2 of the project to restore the rest of courthouse roof to its original design began this week, and the installation has brought a few surprises. Andy Doan of Precision Construction and Roofing shared […]
Letters to the Editor: April 18, 2024
Below are the Letters to Editor published in the April 18, 2024 edition of the Wise County Messenger. Time to invest in city It is time to pay the piper. The city of Rhome has kicked the can about fresh water and wastewater treatment about as far as possible. We have three propositions (bonds) and a tax rollback on the […]
Wise Up: Mechanic schools the podcast boys on cars
FREEWise Up, a Wise County Messenger podcast, interviewed Brittni Stangl at her shop, Brittni’s Automotive Repair, in Haslet. She shared her story about her rise through the industry to owning her own repair business. Stangl is one of the women who make up 12 percent of all auto mechanics in the U.S., according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Episode […]
Wise Up experiences the 2024 solar eclipse
FREEyoutu.be/Kj2VgLWfyQU?si=YClOhVt2e3T_k_gA Wise Up, a Wise County Messenger podcast, interviewed attendees at the Decatur Public Library’s eclipse viewing party at Harmon Park in Decatur Monday, April 8, 2024. This video includes footage submitted from community members and Messenger staff as the moon blocked out the view of 99.3 percent of the sun over Wise County during the 2024 solar eclipse. The […]
Wise Up: Lane Akin on his new book “The Point: Dawn of the Texas Meth War”
FREEWise County Sheriff Lane Akin was once known as Joe Lane. Joseph Lane had a beard and shaggy hair as an undercover agent during the precipice of the meth boom in Texas. The undercover DPS agent made quite a few busts, and his time face-to-face with the meth boom influenced his career. It was the subject of his debut book, […]
Weighing the public good versus private pain
Point, focus, shoot. My brain seems to turn off when I’m tasked with a photo assignment. I find my desired object, hold the shutter and pray a photo turned out OK. I’ll pull up the photos on my computer in the office and check if anything is usable, or maybe squint at the LCD screen on my camera before I […]
History made: Paradise squad cements legacy
“Play for those who came before you and set the example for those to follow.” It’s a saying that is proudly displayed on the Paradise basketball dressing room wall. Coach Bo Rickner shared it with me after his team’s loss to Ponder Saturday when talking about his senior players that finished their careers in green and white. There’s no doubt […]
Guest column: DISD letter addresses financial situation
FREEEditor’s note: This letter from Decatur ISD Superintendent Chad Jones was sent out to Decatur ISD stakeholders Feb. 29. The Messenger has republished the letter in its entirety as a guest column. Dear Decatur ISD, The purpose of this letter is to give an update on the district’s financial situation and ensure all stakeholders are getting the same message. At […]
See you at the swap
Automotive enthusiasts, rejoice! The 49th annual Decatur Swap Meet has returned to the county, and it’s bound to be another good one. From Thursday through Sunday, the Wise County Fairgrounds will be packed with vendors from across the United States looking to cut you a deal on all things automotive related. The swap meet is free to attend and welcomes […]
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