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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Panthers garner bronze, advance to state

6 days ago | wcmessenger.com | Micah McCartney

For the fourth time in the 2024-25 school year, the Paradise athletic department will have a team vying for a state title. Behind a top 10 finish by sophomore Levi Clayton, Paradise Panthers claimed the bronze team finish and secured a state berth at the 3A Region II championships Thursday at Bullard’s Oak Hurst Golf Course — the program’s first since 2014. “It’s a great feeling,” Paradise coach Lane Wilson said.
One killed in RV fire

1 week ago | wcmessenger.com | Micah McCartney

One person was killed after a blaze destroyed a recreational vehicle early Thursday morning south of Decatur. According to Wise County EMS Chief Randall Preuninger, emergency responders were toned out to the fire in the 3500 block of Farm Road 51 South near County Road 3198 at about 6 a.m. "When Decatur Fire Department and EMS Rescue 1 got on […] This content is only available to online subscribers. Please login below or Subscribe now. Remember Me
Snyder leads Paradise to blowout win

1 week ago | wcmessenger.com | Micah McCartney

Paradise pitcher McKenna Snyder’s performance at the plate and in the circle allowed the Lady Panthers to pick up their seventh District 10-3A win Tuesday night. Snyder belted a 2-run home run in the first inning, and finished with three hits and three RBIs, as Paradise (17-7-2, 7-4) earned an 11-1 run-rule win at home. Brooke Limbaugh and Laura Siek also swung for three hits each. McKinley McQueen added a pair of singles.
Martinez claims silver, punches third state ticket

1 week ago | wcmessenger.com | Micah McCartney

Sitting in second place following the first round of the 3A Region II championships Monday, Paradise junior Zoey Martinez carded the lowest score in the second round to secure her third consecutive state berth. Martinez shot a 7-over par 79 Tuesday at Oak Hurst Golf Course in Bullard, and garnered the individual silver medal with a two-round total 164. “It […] This content is only available to online subscribers. Please login below or Subscribe now. Remember Me
Six No. 1’s: Loaded Bulls begin 2024 title defense

1 week ago | wcmessenger.com | Austin Jackson

Bridgeport shouldn’t be a hotbed for golf talent. The six players competing today at the 4A Region I tournament have proved otherwise. The only course in the city is a 9-hole track on the West Fork of the Trinity River. While Bridgeport Country Club (BCC) is not Augusta National, it’s a proud little semi-private club. Still, the median income of […] This content is only available to online subscribers. Please login below or Subscribe now. Remember Me
Wise County girls golf regional scores

1 week ago | wcmessenger.com | Micah McCartney

4A Region I Championships Shadow Hills Golf Course, Lubbock (Decatur results) Round 1 Team Standings Andrews 300 Seminole 322 Glen Rose 328 Canyon 332 5. Canyon West Plains 357 Brock 361 Benbrook, 362 Levelland 365 Snyder 382 EP YWLA 405 Eagle Mountain 410 Decatur 411 EP Riverside 422 EP Irvin 445 Diamond Hill-Jarvis 464 Round 1 Individual Standings T-45. Maggie […] This content is only available to online subscribers. Please login below or Subscribe now. Remember Me
Decatur begins mapping out airport expansion

1 week ago | wcmessenger.com | Austin Jackson

The City of Decatur is charting a larger future for the Decatur Municipal Airport. Woolpert Aviation Program Director Jeff Borowiec presented a progress report on the 2025 Decatur Municipal Airport layout plan Monday night. Currently, the drafted airport layout plan (ALP) includes a three-phased expansion to meet the forecasted demand of the municipal airport on the north side of […] This content is only available to online subscribers. Please login below or Subscribe now. Remember Me
Boyd ISD approves new CTE courses for 2025-26 school year

1 week ago | wcmessenger.com | Micah McCartney

Art courses offered at Boyd High School will soon receive an upgrade, as students trade in their pencils and paint for electronic devices in new classes geared toward a digital medium. During its regular monthly meeting Monday, Boyd ISD trustees voted 5-0 to approve phasing in new CTE course offerings beginning next school year. Board president Kyle Erwin and trustee […] This content is only available to online subscribers. Please login below or Subscribe now. Remember Me
5 things to know for the week ahead in Wise County

1 week ago | wcmessenger.com | Austin Jackson

1-Let the voting beginEarly voting for the May 3 election begins Tuesday, April 22. While local politics may not generate the buzz of a presidential race, these elections impact your daily life in a big way. Voters will decide several contested city council and school board races — plus a handful of special elections across the county. We’ve got you covered in the April 17 edition of the Wise County Messenger.
Panthers take crown at 9/10-3A area championships

1 week ago | wcmessenger.com | Micah McCartney

Competing in his first season for the Paradise Panthers, junior Luke Brown climbed the podium three times at the 9/10-3A area championships April 10 at Ponder High School. Brown claimed individual area titles in the 100 (10.74) and 200 (22.41), and added a gold medal in the 4×200 (1:28.60) with Layne Smith, Chase Harmon and Jacob Chism to lead the Panthers to the team area championship with 123 points. Ponder finished second with 86 — beating third-place Whitesboro (76) by 10.