http://www.wcmessenger.com/newsThe latest News headlines from WCMessenger.comen-gb30 Jul 08 10:53 AMCopyright News and Business18 Nov 09 10:17 AM http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVlVylkyZArzcnoDU.phpAfter eight seasons, Pete Hart will no longer be on the Chico football sidelines or serving as the school district's athletic director. http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVlVylkukxoVsCCyV.phpThe bulk of Boyd's Volunteer Fire Department met at the station early Sunday night. http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVlVylkEuDQODywcC.phpThe city of Decatur hopes to take some federal economic stimulus money and save $20,000 on its electric bill. http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVlVylEAuYKVtMBzQ.phpDespite the Nov. 3 defeat of the $7 million technology bond by voters in the Bridgeport school district, the school board intends to move forward with the goal of providing more computers for students. http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVlVylEZEKHwWNxLF.phpThe Decatur School Board is expected to adopt new elementary school attendance boundaries at Thursday's meeting. http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVlVylEVkSmeEcwHP.phpThe Paradise School Board heard a brief report on several district construction and renovation projects at Monday's school board meeting. http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVlVylEFkHUJGMNaP.phpThe search for a new athletic director and head football coach in Chico is under way. http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVlVylEpAVahERrfi.phpThe Wise County Messenger is reviving its holiday baking contest. Cooks in Wise County can win a share of $250 in prize money with their best holiday dishes. http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVlkkVyyAdbctZGzL.phpWith her headband in place, Northwest junior Taelor Wine inches into the center-court circle for the opening tip Tuesday night before a sparse season-opening crowd in Texan Gym. http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVlkkVypkEIrhjsXd.phpThe city of Rhome added a new reserve officer and a full-time officer to its police force at Thursday night's council meeting. http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVlkkVVZZnyfiHTrE.phpThree children stood at the edge of the crowd at the Wise County Veterans Memorial Park. As the band played the national anthem, one stood tall, shoulders back, hand frozen to his temple in a salute to the flag. The other two shifted from one foot to the other with their hands to their heart, their eyes shifting from the flag to the faces of those around them. http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVlkkVVuAfEtNaGLg.phpThe U.S. Department of Affairs has extended Agent Orange benefits to three additional conditions. http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVlkkVVkZNpHGvsBk.phpClouds coated the sky somber gray as a pair of Wise County veterans solemnly raised the American flag for the first time over Rhome's Veterans' Memorial Park on Wednesday morning. http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVlkkVVpFGUuOkjyS.phpThe nostrils of the diminutive beast flared as it moved through the tall grass in the fields of Rhome. "He's been out here for about a week," said Rhome police chief James Rose. "He's been staying back in a field by the Dairy Queen." But on Wednesday, the animal grew bold and approached the highway. http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVlkkVuVleKpOeKIZ.phpFriday, Nov. 6 2200 block of U.S. 380 - An unknown suspect or suspects used the security code and entered the yard of Falcon Technology. They proceeded to steal $20,000 in equipment including a welding truck and a pressure washer. A manager told the deputy that the company recently laid off more than 20 employees. http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVlkkVukFHlntPdRp.phpBig Sandy Creek has turned into a problem for Larry and Bill Coursey south of U.S. 380. http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVlkkVFAkokBEIOne.phpCounty commissioners had a special meeting Thursday to canvass the votes from the Nov. 3 election. http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVlkkVFyuiTNFffiz.phpSince reopening the Wise County Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse in June, Gary Barnes and Elva Villa have worked to help those with addiction. http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVZAykAFuArDZgNva.phpTuesday was W.B. Woodruff Jr. Day in Decatur. The mayor and city council proclaimed it as such in honor of his more than 50 years of service to the community. http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVZAykAEpeQHzYxcG.phpLast Christmas, 9-year-old Reilly Ruggiero received the gift of her dreams when she found a horse waiting for her in the morning. http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVZAykllAHgVbFYxd.phpThe Wise County Weatherford College to-do list is long, and Tuesday commissioners formally recognized a committee that is to oversee the initial steps of pre-construction. http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVZAyklyAAwYflWPF.phpDecatur City Council added its approval to a series of recommendations by the Planning and Zoning Commission Monday. http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVZAyklVpjpjWtovO.phpThe Northwest school district is looking ahead to several new construction projects, including two new high schools. One of those high schools, an accelerated high school, will open to students next school year. http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVZAyklEVgfdItVla.phpA Bridgeport man made a remarkable recovery after suffering "incapacitating" injuries in a one-vehicle wreck early Friday night. http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVZAykZApryXkHshy.phpThe line-up of performers is complete, and 13 are now scheduled to take the stage for the 15th annual Wise Country Fall-Out talent competition show at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, in the G.C. Rann Little Theater inside the Wise County Heritage Museum, 1602 S. Trinity. The performers will be competing for first, second and third place cash prizes. Tickets to the Fall-Out are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under and are available now at the museum or at the door the night of the event. http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVZAykZyuQiMxMjYv.phpHunters in Wise and surrounding counties will need to pay close attention to the antler size of the deer before shooting because Wise and many other North Texas counties have adopted an antler restriction regulation. http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVZAykZuVFoeAGvXG.phpOn Feb. 18, 1996, Grace Baptist Church of Decatur was founded in a small building at 303 South State Street. The church immediately began a benevolence effort called the "Others" fund to assist people with needs. http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVZykklupgkICSbrY.phpThe term "veteran" applies to 5,909 people in Wise County. Their ages range from the 20s to the 90s. Their experiences vary - some fought in the jungles, others the desert, while others spent their time on a destroyer on the sea. Their wounds are physical, mental and emotional, but each has healed differently. http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVZykkZklNSLGeprE.phpEnter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. - Matthew 7:13-14 http://www.wcmessenger.com/news/content/EkVZykkykyRpHIRVxf.phpCity of Bridgeport administrator Van James has resigned from his post in order to return to Iraq as a municipal consultant.