2021-01-13

Messenger First Edition for Thursday, January 14, 2021

Second-half pushback

Sissies use 23-8 run to stop No. 5 Decatur

After two postponements due to COVID-19, the Bridgeport Sissies and Decatur Lady Eagles stepped onto the court for the latest chapter in the Battle of Big Sandy rivalry Saturday.

Lowery moves behind bench

Longtime DA becomes court-at-law judge

After 11 years as district attorney and nearly a decade prior as county attorney, Greg Lowery is officially moving behind the bench.

Tackling 2021 one word at a time

2021. I recently read to beware of 2021 because 2020 is now old enough to drink. While I may have giggled immaturely at the joke, I think we can admit 2020 pushed us to mature very quickly.

Firing on all cylinders

Eagles net 8 3s, overpower Lake Worth

The 4A No. 7 Decatur Eagles combined an all-out assault on the defensive end with their uncanny ability to shoot from beyond the arc against the Lake Worth Bullfrogs Friday night.

Stainton takes over as DA

Monday afternoon, James Stainton received the call from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s office that he was appointed the new district attorney for the 271st Judicial District.

Alvord shoots down Chico

Behind a strong shooting performance by Rachae Fowler, the No. 14 Alvord Lady Bulldogs improved to 5-1 in 13-2A Friday with a 75-34 victory against the Chico Lady Dragons.

State of West Wise

Second in series looking at portions of county going into 2021

While not much changes from one calendar year to the next, there’s a collective optimism about 2021 in the western portion of Wise County.

Full speed ahead

Alvord's speedy play outruns Dragons

The Alvord Bulldogs wasted little time in building up a lead against District 13-2A and Wise County rival Chico Friday night.

Vaccines sent to state hubs

The Texas Department of State Health Services Sunday announced 158,825 COVID-19 vaccine doses would be delivered to 28 hub sites around the state this week.