Wise County Messenger

06/19/2026

A Bridgeport Middle School student’s artwork honoring first responders will soon be displayed as a permanent mural in Bridgeport.

A large-scale mural based on the drawing by incoming 9th grader Valeria Munoz will be unveiled 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Harwood Park.

A Bridgeport Middle School student’s artwork will soon be displayed as a large mural at Bridgeport’s Harwood Park. Student artist Valeria Munoz, now preparing to enter the 9th grade, won the 9-1-1 Heroes Art Contest earlier this year with her drawing celebrating first responders. Her artwork is ...

06/19/2026

UPDATE for Friday, June 19, 2026: FALLEN DEPUTY MEMORIAL UNVEILED AT SHERIFF’S OFFICE — Deputy Lex Love took up a permanent place in the Wise County Sheriff’s Office when he died in the line of duty in 2024. On Thursday, an honor chair was installed in the roll call room of the sheriff's office to symbolize his lasting presence. Read more: https://www.wcmessenger.com/articles/update-for-friday-june-19-2026/

06/18/2026

The Wise County Fire Marshal's Office announced Thursday that residents will need to access a new website address to log controlled burns following a software update.

Wise County Commissioners renewed the county's blanket 90-day condition-based burn ban last week, which is likely to remain in place through the Fourth of July holiday.

(New link for logging controlled burns is also posted in the comment section)

The Wise County Fire Marshal’s Office announced Thursday that residents will need to use a new website address to log controlled burns following a software update. The link to the new portal is available here or by clicking the graphic below, which also includes the full web address. The change co...

06/18/2026

Deputy Lex Love took up a permanent place in the Wise County Sheriff’s Office when he died in the line of duty while responding to an accident on Oct. 2, 2024.

On Thursday, an honor chair was installed in the roll call room of the Wise County Law Enforcement Center to symbolize his lasting presence well after his watch officially ended.

Story: https://www.wcmessenger.com/articles/seat-saved-for-wcso-deputy-lex-love/

06/18/2026

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06/18/2026

UPDATE for Thursday, June 18, 2026: HEAT ADVISORY ISSUED FOR WISE — Wise County is under its first heat advisory of the season today due to hot temperatures and high humidity. The forecast calls for mostly sunny skies with a high near 95 with heat index values as high as 106. Read more: https://www.wcmessenger.com/articles/update-for-thursday-june-18-2026/

06/18/2026

TRAFFIC ALERT: THE CHAMPS [WERE] ROLLING THROUGH TOWN — The Boyd Community stopped down to celebrate Boyd High School's 2026 UIL 3A Division I champion baseball team and 2026 Texas High School Rodeo Association Girls Cutting state champion Taylor Budge Wednesday night. Boyd Police Department and Boyd Fire Department (Wise County ESD No. 1) escorted the latest Boyd champions on their victory lap through town.

The Yellowjackets claimed their second title in four seasons with a 9-8 thriller over Corpus Christi London in the state final June 4.

Budge secured her championship belt buckle by winning the second round and dominating the short go at state. She isn't done yet. Budge and her trusty cutting horse, Cactus, will represent Team Texas as they compete for a national title in Lincoln, Nebraska next month.

Messenger photos brought to you by Pinnacle Bank

06/17/2026

UPDATE for Wednesday, June 17, 2026: BOYD ISD APPROVES STAFF PAY RAISES — Boyd ISD teachers will see an increase on their paychecks during the 2026-27 school year after trustees approved pay raises for employees at Monday’s meeting. Read more: https://www.wcmessenger.com/articles/update-for-wednesday-june-17-2026/

06/16/2026

From lakeside fireworks and festival traditions to a patriotic parade and street dance on the Decatur Square, Wise County communities are gearing up to celebrate America’s 250th birthday in a big way.

Here’s a look at the Wise County America250 events on the calendar as of June 16.

The United States of America will turn 250 years old on July 4, and communities across Wise County are celebrating with fireworks shows, festivals and patriotic gatherings to commemorate America’s semiquincentennial. The nationwide America250 initiative recognizes the 250th anniversary of the sign...

06/16/2026

UPDATE for Tuesday, June 16, 2026: DECATUR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES BUS PURCHASE — The Decatur School Board Monday approved the purchase of five new 77-passenger buses at a cost of $781,210. Read more: https://www.wcmessenger.com/articles/update-for-tuesday-june-16-2026/