Wise County Messenger

Founded in 1880 in Paradise, the Wise County Messenger is one of the oldest businesses in Wise County and serves as its largest newspaper.

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7 Brew, bundt cakery and more to bring jolt of retail to Wise

13 hours ago | wcmessenger.com | Austin Jackson

Wake up — Decatur is getting a national coffee chain. The Decatur Economic Development Corporation recently announced that 7 Brew, a rapidly expanding drive-thru coffee company, is preparing to open a location on Farm Road 51 by late summer. The new shop will be located next to Good Morning Donuts.
Messenger wins at state contest

2 days ago | wcmessenger.com | Austin Jackson

The Wise County Messenger took home three first-place awards in the 2024 Texas Better Newspaper Contest, presented Saturday at the Texas Press Association’s annual convention in Denton. Editor Austin Jackson and assistant editor Brendan Marchand placed first in the state contest in both feature photography and news photography.
Rep. Andy Hopper announces reelection bid for House District 64

3 days ago | wcmessenger.com | Austin Jackson

House District 64 Rep. Andy Hopper (R-Decatur) is officially beginning his first campaign as an incumbent. Hopper announced his reelection campaign Monday in a press release. The Wise County resident said he is seeking a second term to fight for cultural and procedural reform in the Texas House. “I firmly believe it is the destiny of Texas to be the bulwark of liberty for America and even for the entire Western world.
Conditional burn ban renewed ahead of fireworks season

4 days ago | wcmessenger.com | Austin Jackson

Wise County Commissioners extended the county’s 90-day, weather-based burn ban Monday as the July Fourth holiday approaches. The renewal of the conditional burn ban was recommended by Wise County Fire Marshal Jeff Doughty. Under the ban, controlled burns are allowed unless weather conditions present an elevated or high-risk fire danger. Burning is also prohibited under Red Flag days, which are designated by the National Weather Service office in Fort Worth.
Hearing set to place ESD No. 4 on November ballot

4 days ago | wcmessenger.com | Austin Jackson

A public hearing for the proposed Wise County Emergency Services District No. 4 (ESD No. 4) — an effort coordinated by Alvord, Chico, Crafton and Sand Flat volunteer fire departments — will come before county commissioners in July. After the hearing, the court will consider placing the issue on the November ballot.
Truck crashes through downtown barber shop

1 week ago | wcmessenger.com | Austin Jackson

A parking mishap led to a truck crashing into a nearly 100-year-old Downtown Decatur barbershop Thursday night. The accident occurred shortly before 6 p.m after a 2022 GMC Sierra, driven by Wayne Davie 73, of Decatur, struck Robert's Barbershop. "Mr. Davie, while pulling into the parking space, hit the gas instead of the brake and crashed into the building," Decatur […] This content is only available to online subscribers. Please login below or Subscribe now. Remember Me
New bank opens in Decatur

1 week ago | wcmessenger.com | Austin Jackson

TexasBank will officially open its Decatur branch next week — bringing a new branch to the area, but a familiar team. The branch, located off Farm Road 51, is the latest addition for the Fort Worth-based community bank. Though the building is new, the staff inside bring more than 200 years of combined banking experience in Wise County — much […] This content is only available to online subscribers. Please login below or Subscribe now. Remember Me
Ross earns THSBCA All-State bid

1 week ago | wcmessenger.com | Micah McCartney

Decatur senior Jed Ross’ storied high school athletics career ended with a trip to the second round of the 4A Division I playoffs and a special recognition by the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association. Ross — a University of Central Oklahoma signee — was selected as a 4A Third Team All-State third baseman. In his final campaign, Ross finished with a .385 batting average with 30 hits, 17 RBIs and a .467 on-base percentage.
Wise athletes named to THSCA Super Elite Teams

1 week ago | wcmessenger.com | Micah McCartney

Northwest sophomore Cooper Lutkenhaus picked up his second straight gold medal at the state track and field championships last month, and is now being honored as one of the top runners in the state. Lutkenhaus was 15 athletes selected to the 2025 Texas High School Coaches Association’s 6A Boys Track and Field Super Elite Team. Competing in his first 6A state meet last month at the University of Texas at Austin’s Mike A.
Plates replace paper tags for new vehicle purchases starting July 1

1 week ago | wcmessenger.com | Austin Jackson

Paper license plates — commonly referred to as temporary tags — are being phased out in Texas. Beginning July 1, vehicle dealers will be required to install permanent metal plates at the time of purchase, said Wise County Tax Assessor-Collector Monte Shaw, whose office handles local vehicle registrations. Before, temporary paper tags were issued to vehicle owners, who would later […] This content is only available to online subscribers. Please login below or Subscribe now. Remember Me