GRADUATION TIME - Five area high schools will hold graduation ceremonies tonight, and another will hold graduation Saturday. Tonight's high school graduations include Decatur at 7 in the UNT Coliseum in Denton, Alvord at 7 in the high school gym, Boyd at 7:30 at Yellowjacket Stadium, Chico at 7 in the high school gym and Slidell at 7 at the secondary campus auditorium.
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NEWS HEADLINES
Round in tree prompts scare
Published Wednesday, May 22, 2019
By Richard Greene
A surprising discovery was made by Allen Vaught Sunday afternoon when cutting down a tree on family property north of Boonsville.
Late soldier causes stir: Light shown on service to country
Published Wednesday, May 22, 2019
By Richard Greene
Allen Vaught knew the words he was saying to the 911 dispatcher Sunday had to sound a bit awkward as he explained he'd found a bomb in a tree.
Old space, new face: Wise County Park upgraded
Published Wednesday, May 22, 2019
By Kristen Tribe
Wise County Park is rolling out the welcome mat for Memorial Day weekend.
Planting successful seeds: Farming dreams keep high school graduate close to home
Published Wednesday, May 22, 2019
By Austin Jackson
After strapping on well-worn boots, home school senior Clayton Taylor ventures out into a black sky, surrounded by thousands of acres of green and gold.
SPORTS HEADLINES
Lady Eagles dominate Andrews, one win from state tournament
Published Thursday, May 23, 2019.
By Reece Waddell
Decatur blanked Andrews 7-0 in Game 1 of the 4A Region I final Thursday night at Abilene Christian and is now one win from the state tournament.
Decatur to meet Andrews in Region I final
Published Wednesday, May 22, 2019
By Reece Waddell
After falling one win shy of the state tournament last year, the Decatur Lady Eagles will have their chance for redemption this week in the 4A Region I final.
OUR OPINIONS
All Around Wise: Boyd ISD starts large task of replacing West
Published Saturday, May 18, 2019 | By Richard Greene
Three jobs ago for yours truly, I interviewed Ted West in September 2012. The longtime educator had just been named the lone finalist to be the superintendent at Boyd after carrying out a variety of roles in the district, including and not limited to assistant superintendent, high school principal and interim superintendent. I'm sure dishwasher and ball boy were filled somewhere along the way.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Tax changes needed
Published Wednesday, May 22, 2019
By
While state law only allows for a 10 percent property tax increase per year, it seems our county has found a loophole.
Appraisals getting out of hand
Published Wednesday, May 8, 2019
By Ronald Willis
In the April 27 Messenger, a front page story stated home values jumped 8.7 percent and the average in Decatur and Paradise jumped nearly $20,000.
- Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Ryan Hildebrant
- David and Bonnie Myers
- Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Thomas Winn
- Mr. and Mrs. Thomas James Roggy
- Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Caleb Alexander
- Sara Elizabeth Oxford and Joseph Bryan Redwine
- Mr. and Mrs. Monty Lynn Hambrick Jr.
- Mr. and Mrs. Monty Lynn Hambrick Jr.
- Leanna and Billy Brewer
- Paul and Sylvia Arrington
- MORE WEDDINGS...
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