CSCOPE ‘fix’ is anything but
Published Wednesday, May 22, 2013
By Brian Knox
Texas Senator Dan Patrick and his colleagues in Austin looked almost giddy at Monday's announcement of... well, I'll let Patrick tell you in his own words...
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OPINION COLUMNS
Scrapbooks, photos and filling in the blanks
Published Wednesday, May 22, 2013
By Carla Weber
You've been researching your family and have no idea what to do with the information? Well, there are several ways to record it.
Final hurdles on budget stand before lawmakers
Published Wednesday, May 22, 2013
By Ed Sterling
With 10 days to go until the end of the 140-day 83rd regular session of the Texas Legislature, a committee of House and Senate negotiators on May 17 agreed on a proposed state budget for fiscal years 2014 and 2015.
With one hand tied behind my back
Published Wednesday, May 22, 2013
By Gerry Lewis
I am composing this week's column almost a week ahead of time because I am finally having carpal tunnel surgery on my second hand tomorrow. I'm not interested in trying to meet my normal deadline one-handed.
Here’s an app that could save your life
Published Saturday, May 18, 2013
By Kristen Tribe
The threat of tornadoes leaves one feeling helpless.
Trading stone age for phone age
Published Saturday, May 18, 2013
By Bob Buckel
It took several years, but last week I finally ditched my old un-smart (chippily challenged?) phone for an iPhone.
Food drive rounds up record
Published Saturday, May 18, 2013
By Stan M. Bedwell and J. Glenn Webb
The Decatur Letter Carriers and the Decatur Post Office would like to thank the community for their participation in the annual Letter Carriers' Food Drive.
Franchise tax bill moves toward passage
Published Wednesday, May 15, 2013
By Ed Sterling
Procedural deadlines for legislation began to hit last week, ending the forward progress and the hopes of more than half of the 6,000-or-so House bills and Senate bills filed by Texas lawmakers since November 2012.
Facebook policy
Published Wednesday, May 15, 2013
By Messenger Staff
The Wise County Messenger strives for the highest standards in journalism in both our print and online products.
People are the only real ‘gun problem’
Published Wednesday, May 15, 2013
By Adrian Boyd
I don't want to upset anyone. You can make nasty comments about what I am saying and how I say it - I will not come back and read the comments because I might be inclined to try and get the last word.
Searching for some kind strangers
Published Wednesday, May 15, 2013
By Catherine Simpson
On April 27 at approximately 6:30 p.m. our pastor, Roger Ferguson, and his wife, Marla, where headed back home from Decatur and a woman in a truck with two children in the backseat came across the highway.
When does CPS need to step into a family?
Published Wednesday, May 15, 2013
By Barbara Boehm
{{{*}}}I would like to commend Dena Silvers, chairman of the Wise Coalition for Healthy Children, on raising the disturbing issue of "Wise County, we have a problem." Indeed we do.
Another brick in the patio
Published Wednesday, May 15, 2013
By Gerry Lewis
This is one of those weeks. No, not one of those weeks - I mean one of those weeks when I am stuck on what to write.
Questions (good and bad) abound at the coffee shop
Published Saturday, May 11, 2013
By Gerre Joiner
Sometimes at the coffee shop, someone asks a question that prompts a good discussion.
CSCOPE is not a four-letter word
Published Saturday, May 11, 2013
By Danielle Scroggins
CSCOPE - a curriculum program Decatur ISD has been using for the past four years - has become a four-letter word around this town. It's time we washed our mouths out with soap.
Accuracy needed on DISD tech efforts
Published Saturday, May 11, 2013
By Troy Bagwell
I would like to address a few inaccuracies in Dr. Sara Hurst's May 8 letter to the editor "Questions school district's priorities."
Was arrest racially motivated?
Published Saturday, May 11, 2013
By Tammy Richardson-Pinon
How sad that a talented Bridgeport athlete's most recent picture in the paper is a mug shot.
Son’s first visit to the Ballpark one to remember
Published Wednesday, May 8, 2013
By Brian Knox
Trips to the ballpark are always special in their own right. But Saturday's trip to see the Texas Rangers play had a little extra special meaning.
20/20 Hindsight: Mayor outlines impact of hospital’s bankruptcy on city finances
Published Wednesday, May 8, 2013
By Keith McComis
As you all know the local hospital has changed owners, due to the fact the previous owners filed bankruptcy. I will attempt to give you more information and explain what impact this has on the city.
Questions school district’s priorities
Published Wednesday, May 8, 2013
By Dr. Sara L. Hurst
At a special session of the school board on Monday, March 4, [superintendent] Townsend was given approval for construction of a new administration building for Decatur Independent School District.
- CSCOPE ‘fix’ is anything but
- Scrapbooks, photos and filling in the blanks
- Final hurdles on budget stand before lawmakers
- With one hand tied behind my back
- Here’s an app that could save your life
- Trading stone age for phone age
- Franchise tax bill moves toward passage
- Facebook policy
- Another brick in the patio
- Questions (good and bad) abound at the coffee shop
- MORE OPINION...
- Food drive rounds up record
- People are the only real ‘gun problem’
- Searching for some kind strangers
- When does CPS need to step into a family?
- Accuracy needed on DISD tech efforts
- Was arrest racially motivated?
- Questions school district’s priorities
- Honored to answer that roll call
- Fitting finish for veteran, thanks to readers
- Indicted NISD trustee should resign
- MORE LETTERS...