State meet schedule
2021-05-05
Can we be friends, again?
One of my central goals as a local reporter this year was shining a light on how the Wise County community worked together through difficult times.
Shake up on Bridgeport council
On May 10, three councilwomen will be sworn in at Bridgeport City Hall, after knocking off a trio of incumbents, including councilman Billy Fred Walker, who has served on the council for the past 25 years.
Writing perfect ending
Richey wins state title, leading BHS to secondBridgeport senior Jacob Richey ended his UIL journalism career where he started back in 2019 – as a state champion.
The need for speed: Decatur 4×400
After a strong push to capture silver at the 4A Region I meet, the Decatur 4×400 is headed to the UIL track and field championships.
Voters OK 3 of 4 bond props
$712M approved to build 6 schoolsNorthwest ISD will be replacing Seven Hills Elementary in Newark and building five other campuses in an upcoming building program.
The need for speed: CHASE MCDOWELL
Paradise sophomore Chase McDowell has quickly put himself among the top athletes in the state.
Wreck leads to felony indictment
A Fort Worth man who caused a chain reaction wreck that seriously injured two people on a Wise County roadway two years ago has been indicted by a Wise County grand jury.
The need for speed: MELISA CALDERA-ORTIZ
As she looks toward the finish line, Bridgeport’s Melisa Caldera-Ortiz isn’t focused on the obstacles ahead or the competition beside her.
