Established in 1880, the Wise County Messenger is one of Wise County’s oldest business institutions and its largest newspaper. The Messenger, which operated in different locations in the county early in its existence, has been published in Decatur since 1885. Roy and Jeannine Eaton purchased the publication in 1973 and quickly established it as one of the best weekly newspapers in Texas.

The Messenger office, located at 115 South Trinity in Decatur was expanded to almost 10,000 square feet in 1995. Messenger Office Supply, an office supply company featuring products ranging from paper clips to furniture and complete office environment is also housed in the building.

The Wise County Messenger is published twice a week on Thursday and Sunday. Paid circulation for the paper averages approx. 6,650 with a Total Market Circulation (TMC) section of an additional 23,450 bringing the total available paid and free-mailed circulation on Thursdays to more than 29,997.

The Wise County Messenger Update is a free distribution news sheet published Monday through Friday with a circulation of 5,000 countywide containing the latest capsulized news of Wise County. Update is also posted daily on the Wise County Messenger webpage at www.wcmessenger.com.

Now operating in its 128th year of publication, the management and staff of the Messenger reaffirm our commitment to quality journalism and community service. We further pledge to deliver local news and advertising services in the most efficient and professional manner possible. We stand ready to offer our expertise to help your business prosper, and we welcome your comments on our performance.