http://www.wcmessenger.com/newsThe latest News headlines from WCMessenger.comen-gb30 Jul 08 10:53 AMCopyright News and Business6 Nov 09 4:16 PM http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVZVVkAZAxjXVzPrj.phpThursday, Oct. 29 100 block of Salad Master Road - A man left his truck at a mechanic shop in April to have the engine replaced. The man ran out of money for the repair and did not visit the shop until last week. When he did, he found it had been stripped of its wheels, gas tank, transmission and stereo. The shop owner could not be located. http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVZFVppAZzMZkrRts.phpThree school bond propositions were put before voters Tuesday with one passing (Bridgeport Proposition 1) and two failing (Decatur's lone proposition and Bridgeport's Proposition 2). http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVZFVppZVcNOEtxdX.phpThe H1N1 virus, commonly called swine flu, began spreading rampantly through Wise County, the state and much of the nation in August. Vaccine for this strain of the flu is now available, and Dr. Roger Leaton, Wise County's health officer, recommends it for protection from possible upcoming outbreaks. http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVZFVppFFnmeQrbwh.phpIn the past decade, gas production has exploded throughout the Barnett Shale. What effect has the booming industry had on the air quality of the area? That is the question the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is currently trying to answer. http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVZFVpppuoyrSuMea.phpThursday was one of the few days Decatur High School students were encouraged to use their phones. "Does anyone have an iPhone?" asked Carrie Oberle, math teacher at DHS. A student raised his hand, and Oberle went to his desk to marvel at the device. http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVZFuAAZZNbAVHKMm.phpAn Oncor switching station under construction near the James Wood Hyundai dealership is ahead of schedule and nearing completion. http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVZFuAAVyDoslsntS.phpCody Schultz of Electronic Attack Squadron 139 was promoted to chief aircraft electrician on board the USS Ronald Reagan on Sept. 16. http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVZppAAZVRKxKqMdE.phpA Bridgeport High School student has been charged with terroristic threat after making a death threat against several students, police say. http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVZppAAuycxYNeAfn.phpOn Christmas Eve in 2007, Tammy Myers lost her leg. What started out as a blood clot took a direction for the worst. Myers suffered an allergic reaction to heparin, an anticoagulant, and doctors had to amputate her left leg. http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVZppAlAVBvcoDMra.phpA heating unit appears to be the cause of a fire that heavily damaged the Boyd Kwik Stop Tuesday evening. http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVZppAlFpVcuMlphC.phpPolls will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday - your last chance to vote in this year's general election. http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVZppAlplgwncgmfM.phpDillon Green's daily to-do list is spelled out in simple terms and simple phrases. 1. Train hard 2. Eat right 3. Work out 4. Ride hard http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVZppAZFAZECQIoGk.phpSaturday, Oct. 24 100 block of CR 4693 - A man was issued a criminal trespass warning after he entered his neighbor's yard and turned off the flood lights. He told the deputy that the lights "were too bright for his party." http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVZppAylpBOPJVdqc.phpA Sunset man arrested in September after he shot his girlfriend in the face was indicted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon recently by a Wise County grand jury. http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVZppAyVZSJfYkGgV.phpThe first number indicates the commissioner precinct. The second is the voting precinct you are in. http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVZppAFFpGeIfEnBB.phpOften, people who want to volunteer are unsure of what organization best fits their time and talents, said Megan Brock, volunteer coordinator with IntegraCare Hospice. http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVyZulpEuyhXrRRQk.phpFire heavily damaged the Boyd Kwik Stop about 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVyZuZAAkMzycTUBD.phpWe make a living by what we do, but we make a life by what we give. - Winston Churchill Every call is different. And every call might hold a life in the balance. Volunteer firefighters understand better than most the meaning behind Churchill's quote. The impact they make in the lives of people in their community cannot be quantified. Most remain humble about why they serve. Rick King, a volunteer with the Decatur Fire Department, is no different. http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVyZuZAuZtOdVGORh.phpThe new Decatur fire station is officially 86 days behind schedule, related primarily to excavation of the rocky hilltop for the foundation. http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVyZuZAkFDrHFwFNY.phpAs the economic recession and high unemployment numbers continue, the number of financial scams are on the rise. http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVyZuZApEEJGyyCUu.phpYour time is running short if you plan to vote early in the Nov. 3 general election. http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVyZuZllprfUSdeYB.phpThe Northwest School Board heard about proposed new high school courses for the 2010-2011 school year, as well as proposed course deletions at Monday's meeting. http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVyZuZlVZZcabltUE.phpCounty employees ended commissioner's court Monday with a celebratory cheer - the meeting lasted only one hour. http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVyZuZlklDbkEZLYC.phpDecatur High School's FFA horse evaluation team finished 16th among 47 other states competing in last week's 82nd national FFA competition in Indianapolis. During the two day competition, the team judged four conformation classes and four performance classes, gave reasons on four of those classes and did a team activity. Only 15 points separated them from the No. 10 spot. http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVyZuZlEEELlhEzLC.phpThe West Texas A&M University symphony orchestra presents its live cinema presentation of the 1929 classic The Iron Mask at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at the Mary Moody Northern Recital Hall on campus. http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVyZuZZluOaNJYLtV.phpThe 2009-10 Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Chapter at Alvord High School is busy this week, planning its annual trick-or-treat for charity fundraiser. http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVyZuZZVEPDvazsER.phpDavid McKinney, son of retired Colonel Dick McKinney and wife, Jo McKinney of Decatur, celebrated his promotion to colonel with the Air National Guard on Oct. 1. http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVyZuZZkVWNyBBLes.phpWin a trophy you can be proud to display in your business and at the same time, do something good for those in need in the county. http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVyupkEkFaBfDFTtD.phpDecatur FFA has once again won the national title in the Delo Tractor Restoration Competition. The team of Philip Grundy, Will Gregg, Brandon Myers, Colton White and Ishley Elmore was announced as the winner at the 82nd National FFA Convention in Indianapolis Friday. http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVyupkpAFhQDqXjLM.phpHundreds of people cast votes during the first week of early voting for the Nov. 3 general election. The ballot includes 11 Texas constitutional amendments and bond packages in the Bridgeport and Decatur school districts.