2011-11-26

Deadline for cover artwork is Thursday

The Wise County Messenger invites all Wise County students in grades 6 through 12 to create original artwork to enter into our Holiday Greetings 2011 cover contest. Just follow these guidelines: The art must show an aspect of the holiday season. It must include the phrase “Holiday Greetings 2011.” Any medium can be used, including but not limited to: markers, […]

No. 4 Alvord rolls on

With a 15-1 run in the second quarter, the Alvord Lady Bulldogs turned the showdown between ranked teams into a one-sided affair Tuesday night. Behind that strong second frame, the fourth-ranked Lady Bulldogs in Class 2A rolled to a 49-30 victory at home over the Muenster Hornets, ranked second in Class A. Alvord improved to 9-0 with the victory. It […]

Lady Eagles take consolation at holiday tourney

The Decatur Lady Eagles won the consolation championship Tuesday with a 41-26 victory over Ferris at the Lake Country Tournament. Decatur improved to 5-2 on the season. Allie Handlon made the all-tournament team. She had four points, five rebounds, two assists and two steals against Ferris. Bobbi Clemmer led the Lady Eagles with 17 points, six rebounds and two steals. […]

Charging out the gates: Bulls win opener in convincing fashion

Playing their first game in their new home, the Bridgeport Bulls made a strong statement Tuesday that they are a far different team. With three players scoring in double figures and a defense that forced 25 turnovers, the Bulls blew out Millsap 66-37 in their season opener at Bridgeport High School gym. “It’s a good look at the rest of […]

News Briefs for November 26

THIS WEEKEND’S EVENTS … SHOP LOCAL – Bridgeport will participate in the second annual Small Business Saturday, a day dedicated to supporting local small businesses, on Saturday, Nov. 26. Residents are encouraged to shop at local stores to help the local economy. THIS WEEK’S EVENTS … RELAY ROUNDUP – The Wise County Relay Roundup is 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, […]

Business leaders say long-term jobs are needed

Washington, D.C., came to Bridgeport recently and got an earful from business leaders. Michael Scuse, the undersecretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, liked what he heard during the 90-minute White House Business Council Roundtable meeting at the Bridgeport Community Center. “I did not expect it, but the group was just fantastic,” Scuse said of the Bridgeport leaders assembled Nov. […]

Redrawn congressional map changes primary races

A panel of federal judges released a redrawn congressional map Wednesday that throws a monkey wrench into the campaigns of some would-be politicians. The map drawn by the Republican-led Texas legislature to add four new congressional seats in the state received a major facelift from the federal court. One of the biggest changes was to the newly created 33rd district. […]

Rink Rally: Michele Hardee trains for second speed skating comeback

Michele Hardee opened the handmade birthday card, knowing it was from her 7-year-old, but not anticipating the heartfelt message. “We know you love to skate, and we know it will come true and it has, love Makinna.” The bottom of the card is decorated with drawings of a roller skate, a medal and a trophy. “She knows it’s my other […]

Man on golf cart attacked

Runaway Bay police officers are trying to find out who attacked a man on a golf cart Wednesday evening. The elderly man was transported by ambulance to Wise Regional Health System with blunt force trauma to the head and was released early the following morning. Runaway Bay Police Chief Drew Paschall said the victim told officers he was struck in […]

Lady ‘Jackets stay undefeated

The Boyd Lady Yellowjackets remained undefeated heading into the Thanksgiving break, picking up a pair of wins Monday and Tuesday. The Lady Yellowjackets (5-0) held off Fort Worth Country Day for a 33-30 win Tuesday. Shae Williams and Chelsea Landes each scored nine points. Abby Harrell put in six. Boyd took a 13-9 lead in the first quarter but found […]