Bridgeport News

DETAILS EMERGE IN THEFT INVESTIGATION - The Messenger has obtained a copy of the affidavit for search warrant issued Tuesday in connection with the investigation of Precinct 4 County Commissioner Terry Ross.

OUTSTANDING CITIZEN - Susan Miller was awarded the 'Citizen of the Year' award by the Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce at Saturday's annual banquet.

DANCING WITH DAD - Chad Eubank of Bridgeport dances with his 4-year-old daughter Ava at Saturday's Sweetheart Ball - Dad and Daughter Dance at the Bridgeport Community Center.

Willie and Paige Haak of Boyd announce the birth of a daughter, Jayden Shea, on Jan.

Ruby and Don Rogers Ruby and Don Rogers of Cottondale celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Jan.

Wise County's 17 fire departments will be in the spotlight March 24 at a gala fundraising dinner at the Decatur Civic Center.

He saw it, and now there will be six more weeks of winter. ... Shigellosis is a highly-communicable disease, ranging from relatively mild symptoms to more severe symptoms that include cramps, headache, high fever, profuse diarrhea and dehydration.... According to Wichita Falls Police, a young white male attempted to rob the restaurant with a toy ... (more)

Decatur and Bridgeport will be heading east to compete next fall. In the newest round of realignment released Thursday morning, Bridgeport and Decatur were moved into District 9-3A with Gainesville, Krum and Sanger.

LIFESAVERS - Decatur firemen Eli Nobles , Brandon Peyton and Jed Boyd received the Lifesaver Award for their part in the successful rescue of heart attack victim John Conrad of Bridgeport last September.

Raymond Garner District Judge John Fostel sentenced Raymond Garner, 70, of Alvord to 30 years in prison after a jury found him guilty last week of possession of methamphetamine in an amount of 4 to 200 grams.The sentence was given Monday afternoon following a short punishment phase of the trial.

David and Heather Williams of Bridgeport announce the birth of a daughter, Zoey Rae, on Jan.

Willie and Paige Haak of Boyd announce the birth of a daughter, Jayden Shea, on Jan.

COURTHOUSE ROCK - McCarroll Middle School eighth graders Dante Vera, 13, and Brayden Delgado, 14, play their guitars for passersby on the southeast corner of the Decatur Square.

Eldon Arron Schmer and Rosalinda Michelle Schmer of Springtown announce the birth of a son, Hunter Lee, on Jan.

A restaurant in Bridgeport remains closed for repairs after a man accidentally crashed his vehicle into the front door Saturday morning.