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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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I’ve got new names

Published Wednesday, May 8, 2013
By Gerry Lewis

Thomas Gerald Lewis: That's the name I was given at birth.

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Return to sender: The mysterious case of the poison letters

Published Saturday, May 4, 2013
By Bob Buckel

As a general rule, it's not necessary to explain why you'd want to send an Elvis Presley impersonator to jail.

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CSCOPE opponents aren’t the ‘thought police’

Published Saturday, May 4, 2013
By Angie Browning and Sharyn Helm

We believe that TCU Professor Steffan Palko meant well when he expressed his opinion ("CSCOPE curriculum review smacks of thought police") in the April 6 Messenger.

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‘The boy who cried boom’

Published Wednesday, May 1, 2013
By Brandon Evans

Bomb threats surfaced in all seasons and places over the past year in Wise County.

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‘Internets’ save the day

Published Wednesday, May 1, 2013
By Gerre Joiner

I'm never without my cell phone. I've lately come to depend on my iPad for visits to the hospital and other places where I know there's a wi-fi connection.

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I’ve got women on my mind

Published Wednesday, May 1, 2013
By Gerry Lewis

I spend a lot of time thinking about women these days. By "these days," I mean this time of year. And I don't mean just women in general, but specific ones.

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House passes voter assistance bill

Published Wednesday, May 1, 2013
By Ed Sterling

Legislation to amend the state elections law as to how much a person may assist others in voting was passed by the House on April 26.

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Baffled by that 19-year-old bomber

Published Saturday, April 27, 2013
By Bob Buckel

I am not a runner, but like most of you, I can make some personal connections to the Boston Marathon after the tragedy that occurred there April 15.

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Parents of autistic kids embody selfless love

Published Saturday, April 27, 2013
By Jimmy Alford

You can't take a break. That is one of the biggest realities of being a parent of an autistic child.

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When our world explodes, neighbors are there

Published Wednesday, April 24, 2013
By Brian Knox

Our hearts were heavy last week, burdened by news and images from the bombings at the Boston Marathon. By Wednesday, it had become clear that the explosions were indeed related to terrorism.

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Disaster recovery, investigation proceed

Published Wednesday, April 24, 2013
By Ed Sterling

An explosion on April 17 at a fertilizer storage and distribution company in the city of West left at least 14 people dead and an estimated 200 injured.

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