Senator Ted Cruz visited Decatur Wednesday April 24, 2024, to stump for Texas House District 64 candidate Andy Hopper. Hopper, who is in a runoff against incumbent Lynn Stucky, also addressed the standing-room only crowd, along with U.S Congressional District 26 candidate Brandon Gill.
Photo Features
Photo feature: 2024 Wise County Spring Event
Despite the rain Saturday, a large crowd turned out for the Wise County Spring Event, formerly known as the Wise County Home and Lawn Show, at the Decatur Conference Center. Local vendors filled the Great Hall as well as other areas of the facility. Below right, Decatur Rotary Club member Lannie Noble gets his face painted by members of the […]
Photo feature: Recovered Heritage Museum artifacts displayed at Out of the Fire event
FREEThe Wise County Historical Society last weekend held a special “Out of the Fire” exhibit at the Decatur Visitors Center. The exhibit showcased items recovered at the Wise County Heritage Museum following last year’s fire. Among the visitors was the family of Lost Battalion member Kelly Bramlett, whose discharge papers, Purple Heart and other medals and ribbons were recovered and […]
Photo feature: Wise County Solar Eclipse 2024
FREEA near total solar eclipse occurred over North Texas April 8, 2024. The moon blocked out 99.3 percent of the view of the sun in Wise County. Photos of the historic solar event in this gallery are by Wise County Messenger staff and our readers. While most show how the eclipse was seen in Wise County, some photos captured the […]
Photo feature: Bridgeport daddy-daughter dance
Dads and daughters gathered at the Bridgeport Community Center last weekend for the city’s “The King and His Princess” dance. The event featured limo rides, a red carpet, snacks, photos, prize giveaways and plenty of dancing.
Photo feature: Wise County Courthouse roof project
FREEThe highest point of the Wise County Courthouse has been temporarily removed as part of the project to replace the historic building’s roof. Precision Construction and Roofing crews lowered the metal peak of the courthouse bell tower Monday afternoon. The finial, which featured an inscription dated 1993, was not part of the original courthouse, so the county and architects are […]
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