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Wise County, Texas
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Since his first at QB start since 5th grade on Oct. 16, Decatur junior @wyatt_dunn5 has made football’s toughest position look easy.
The standout WR/RB has 10 TDs in 2 varsity starts, giving the Eagles new life after a devastating injury.
Story: wcmessenger.com/articles/and…
UPDATE for Monday, Oct. 26, 2026: 1 FLOWN AFTER WRECK, VEHICLE FIRE: An elderly woman was flown to a Metroplex hospital after sustaining injuries in a single-vehicle wreck and subsequent car fire between Decatur and Slidell Saturday night. wcmessenger.com/articles/upd…
An elderly woman was flown to a Metroplex hospital after a single-vehicle wreck and subsequent grass fire between Decatur and Slidell Saturday night.
Read more: wcmessenger.com/articles/one…
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Paradise delivered a historic performance in the Battle of 114 rivalry game Friday, overwhelming Boyd 57-7 in what Panthers coaches said was the widest margin of victory in the rivalry’s history.
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Wise County Messenger retweeted
PARADISE — Here at Panther Stadium for the annual Battle of 114 rivalry game between Boyd (2-5, 0-1) and Paradise (5-2, 2-0) in District 4-3AI.
Kick at 7. Live game updates for @WCMSports🧵⬇️
UPDATE for Friday, Oct. 23, 2026: PAINT THE TOWN PINK: Paint the Town Pink, hosted by Decatur Main Street, is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at 106 S. Trinity St. wcmessenger.com/articles/upd…
UPDATE for Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026: DECATUR ISD HIRES NEW CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: The Decatur School Board this week approved the hiring of Myles James as the district’s new chief financial officer. wcmessenger.com/articles/upd…
UPDATE for Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026: COURTHOUSE, BRIDGEPORT EDC NAMED STATE AWARD FINALISTS — The Wise County Courthouse restoration and Bridgeport EDC have been named finalists for the 2026 Texas Downtown President’s Awards. wcmessenger.com/articles/upd…
UPDATE for Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026: ROAD RAGE INCIDENT LEADS TO WRECK: A road rage incident Monday evening led to a handgun being discharged and a subsequent multi-vehicle crash on Farm Road 407 in New Fairview, according to law enforcement. wcmessenger.com/articles/upd…
UPDATE for Monday, Oct. 19, 2026: VOTING BEGINS TODAY: Early voting in the Nov. 3 election begins today and runs daily through Friday, Oct. 30. wcmessenger.com/articles/upd…
Wise County Messenger retweeted
Paradise (5-2, 2-0) found its rhythm in the second half in a Week 8 District 4-3A Division I road battle against Bowie.
The Panthers returned to form in the final 24 minutes, outscoring the Jackrabbits 16-0 to clinch a 37-15 victory.
Read more: wcmessenger.com/articles/sec…
Wise County Messenger retweeted
Location: Bulldog Stadium
Who: Alvord (5-1, 1-0) + No. 7 Muenster (5-1, 1-0)
Story: Alvord is trying to prove it can put together successful seasons consistently. Muenster, coming off the 2AII chip, is establishing itself in a new classification. Game thread for @WCMSports⬇️
Wise County Messenger retweeted
BOWIE — Checking in from Jackrabbit Stadium, as Paradise (4-2, 1-0) is on the road facing Bowie in a 4-3A Division I battle tonight.
Follow for more in-game updates for @WCMSports!
UPDATE for Friday, Oct. 16, 2026: WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FRIDAY: A cold front has brought strong north winds and much cooler temperatures to our area. Wise County is under a wind advisory through 7 tonight. wcmessenger.com/articles/upd…
Attention Wise County cyclists, the Texas Department of Transportation wants your feedback on the development of its Fort Worth District Bicycle Plan.
Read more: wcmessenger.com/articles/txd…
UPDATE for Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026: RAIN, THEN COOLER TEMPS IN FORECAST: Fall weather might finally arrive over the next few days with rain and much cooler temperatures in the forecast. wcmessenger.com/articles/upd…
UPDATE for Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026: NEW BURN BAN IN PLACE: Commissioners voted to rescind and replace the county’s 90-day full burn ban with its usual weather-based burn ban on the recommendation of Wise County Fire Marshal Jeff Doughty Tuesday. wcmessenger.com/articles/upd…
UPDATE for Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026: HOPPER MAINTAINS FUNDRAISING ADVANTAGE: Rep. Andy Hopper continues to maintain a sizable lead in both fundraising and expenditures in his bid for reelection to State District 64 against Democratic challenger Julie Evans. wcmessenger.com/articles/upd…
UPDATE for Monday, Oct. 12, 2026: 1 HURT IN WRONG-WAY DRIVER CRASH: One person was injured in a three-vehicle wreck west of Decatur Friday night. wcmessenger.com/articles/upd…
