Wise County Messenger

12/01/2025

A 46-year-old man who was struck by a vehicle while crossing Farm Road 730 Friday near Boyd has died from his injuries, according to information released Sunday by the Texas Department of Public Safety.

A 46-year-old man who was struck by a SUV while crossing Farm Road 730 on foot has died from his injuries. On Nov 28, 2025, at 1:04 p.m., Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers responded to an auto-pedestrian crash south of Boyd on FM 730 near County Road 4765. The DPS preliminary investig...

11/30/2025

Decatur ISD is in mourning after a McCarroll Middle School student was killed in a side-by-side ATV accident Saturday afternoon.

“Our school community is holding this family in love and support during an unimaginable time of grief,” Decatur ISD shared on social media Sunday.

Decatur First Baptist Church will be open 4 p.m. Nov. 30 for students, families, staff and community members who wish to gather, grieve and be together.

Decatur ISD is in mourning after a McCarroll Middle School student was killed in a side-by-side ATV accident Saturday afternoon that also resulted in injuries to three other juveniles. The school district shared Sunday that Treb McKinnon, a seventh grader, died in the accident near Decatur. “We as...

11/29/2025

Paradise barely escaped Jim Ned with a win in the third round of the 2024 playoffs. This year, the Panthers made a statement in the 3A Division I region semifinals in a rematch against the Indians. After giving up a first quarter touchdown, Paradise (12-1) fortified its already-elite defense to post...

11/28/2025

An injury to Celina quarterback and Oklahoma commit Bowe Bentley — the reigning 4A Division I offensive MVP — in the first half had the Decatur Eagles hoping they could pull off the upset against the No. 1 Bobcats in the teams' Region I semifinal bout Friday afternoon. However, the Bobcats had a...

11/26/2025

SAVING HISTORY TAKES WORK: The Wise County Messenger's special magazine chronicling the restoration of the Wise County Courthouse is hot off the press.

The magazine, included with today's edition of the paper, dives into the undertaking to return the courthouse to its 1895 design, the history of the building (...as well as its ill-fated predecessors), the revealing collection of artifacts found during construction and much more!

11/26/2025

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11/26/2025

UPDATE for Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025: WEATHER CHANGES ARRIVE FOR HOLIDAY WEEKEND — Fall temperatures have arrived just in time for Thanksgiving, and it could be followed by rain this weekend and even freezing temperatures by Sunday night/Monday morning. Read more: https://www.wcmessenger.com/articles/update-for-wednesday-november-26-2025/

11/25/2025

The Decatur Lady Eagles state championship special section is here!

Be sure to pick up this week's paper for a keepsake print copy commemorating the road to Decatur's second straight 4A Division I state championship — the Lady Eagles' seventh overall state title.

Free E-Edition link: https://www.wcmessenger.com/pageview/viewer/2025-11-23

11/25/2025

The Boyd Lady Jackets state championship special section is here!

Be sure to pick up this week's paper for a keepsake print copy commemorating Boyd's road to state championship redemption.

Free E-Edition link: https://www.wcmessenger.com/pageview/viewer/2025-11-24

11/25/2025

It's Week 14 of the Wise County Messenger's Weekly Pick'em Contest!
To participate, fill out the form below with your pick of who will win each football game. Whoever has the most correct picks each week will win a $20 gift card to a local Wise County business. The form closes at noon on Friday. Good luck Wise County!
https://www.wcmessenger.com/weekly-pickem-2025/

11/25/2025

UPDATE for Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025: KEONA’S THANKS-GIVING DAY EVENT — Wise Choice Custom Meats in Decatur will hold its Sixth Annual Keona’s Thanks-Giving Day event on Thanksgiving. Free, hot meals will be served to all who need one 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday. Read more: https://www.wcmessenger.com/articles/update-for-tuesday-november-25-2025/

11/25/2025

It’s a foggy Monday night in Decatur. Drive carefully.