| Archived Letters to the Editor |
| Tea party not racist |
| By Bettye Parker | Published Sunday, August 8, 2010 |
| This is in reply to Ken Hughes letter: "Tea Party full of bigots." |
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| Research global warming |
| By Ken Hughes | Published Sunday, August 8, 2010 |
| When I want facts from which to draw my own conclusions about global climate change, I certainly don't seek views of either the right or left political persuasion or from self-styled conservatives of any fashion or media. |
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| Boyd citizens deserve explanation |
| By Margaret Reynolds | Published Sunday, August 8, 2010 |
| The information I am about to write came to my attention by way of other citizens and the Wise County Messenger on June 6. I've given what I am about to say much consideration and research before I finally decided to approach these subjects. |
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| Relationships with citizens of Newark appreciated |
| By Amy Cromer | Published Sunday, August 8, 2010 |
| Thank you to the citizens of Newark that I've had the opportunity to work with over the last nine years. |
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| Questioning county spending and K2 |
| By Scott Brooks | Published Sunday, August 8, 2010 |
| The other day I was coming home from Fort Worth and a new crew cab Ford 4x4 diesel passed me with Precinct 3 stickers on the side. |
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| Youth: Carefully consider decisions |
| By Justin Carlton | Published Sunday, August 8, 2010 |
| Everyone can come to the agreement that all have made mistakes in their lifetime. I've been a resident of Wise County all my life. |
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| Thanks for donations |
| By Annette Stephens | Published Thursday, August 5, 2010 |
| As a board member of the Wise County Meals on Wheels program, I have been amazed at the community response to our desperate situation. |
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| People too self-absorbed |
| By Angie Royce | Published Thursday, August 5, 2010 |
| I'm very disappointed in the people who were driving on Farm Road 51 on July 29 around 8:30 p.m. I try to believe that people are generally good-hearted, but sorry, I've been proven wrong. |
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| Thanks for supporting Meals on Wheels |
| By Donna Brown | Published Thursday, August 5, 2010 |
| I would like to take this time to thank you for all you did for the seniors of Wise County and Meals on Wheels. |
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| Keep teens safe |
| By Renda Cole | Published Sunday, August 1, 2010 |
| I am saddened at the tragic accident and the loss of such a young life. My prayers go out to the family and friends of not only the boy who passed but also the girl who is responsible. |
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| Shirts needed for fundraiser |
| By Terri Voiselle | Published Sunday, August 1, 2010 |
| The Boyd High School class of 2012 is in need of "old" Boyd T-shirts for a fundraiser. They are using the old T-shirts to make a quilt. |
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| People choose to be angry |
| By Barbara Mullins | Published Thursday, July 29, 2010 |
| Oh my gosh! "Our dog-eat-dog" world is caused by divorce. Now we can all rest easy; the only angry adults we will have to deal with are the "victims" of the parents. |
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| Lowlife ran daughter off road |
| By William and Donna Miller | Published Sunday, July 25, 2010 |
| On Friday, July 16, at around 10:30 or 11 p.m. my daughter got off work and was coming home from Decatur to Boyd on Farm Road 51. |
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| Thanks for trying |
| By Katrina Ellis | Published Sunday, July 25, 2010 |
| Thanks to all the brave souls who signed the petition to keep the Newark Police and Amy Cromer as court clerk. |
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| Newark meeting a mixed bag |
| By Bonnie J. Neal | Published Thursday, July 22, 2010 |
| It was an interesting Newark City Council meeting and actually began very positively. A local pastor gave the invocation, which was very welcome. The mayor stated that except for "citizens' comments" the public would not be allowed to respond to any agenda item, except during the public hearing. |
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| Divorce teaches hatred |
| By Anna Ham | Published Sunday, July 18, 2010 |
| There are people in this world who really have no clue how to be nice. It is really sad that we live in a world with so much hate and hurt. |
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| Thanks for making camp a success |
| By Rick and Andrea Duwe | Published Thursday, July 15, 2010 |
| Thank you so much to all of the wonderful folks who came to and helped with the 12th annual Sonflower Camp for Kids with Disabilities. Everyone came eager to have fun, eager to serve and eager to bless the campers and their families. We had a wonderful, heartwarming time where everyone came away blessed, both campers and helpers. |
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| "Morrie" is memorable |
| By Pat Slayton | Published Thursday, July 15, 2010 |
| It was my great pleasure to enjoy the intimate venue at the Decatur Visitor's Center for the Off 380 Players production of "Tuesdays with Morrie." I have been a season ticket holder almost all of its 10 years, and this was the best performance I have seen. |
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| Thanks to moving crew |
| By John Emshoff, Shawn Bryans, Nina Coody | Published Thursday, July 15, 2010 |
| On behalf of the administration and staff of Boyd High School, we would like to thank all the community members, parents, students and staff for the outpouring of support during our recent move to the new high school building. |
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| RISING WATER - Storms dumped several inches of rain across Wise County yesterday and overnight. Some residents reported seeing cloud rotation at times yesterday afternoon, and the Decatur storm sirens were sounded around 4:30 p.m. There were no reports of major damage. Several minor accidents were reported during the storm, including a jackknifed 18-wheeler on U.S. 81/287 near Business 81/287 south of Alvord. There were no reports of injuries. As the rain continued to fall overnight, water rose over many roads, leaving several motorists stranded as they tried to make their way to work this morning. Reports included one foot of water over the roadway at Texas 114 and Farm Road 718 in Aurora. Several cars also stalled on U.S. 81/287 north of Decatur. A flash flood watch remains in effect for Wise and Denton counties until 8:15 a.m. A flash flood warning remains in effect through tomorrow morning. Rainfall amounts include 6 inches in Slidell, 5.78 in Decatur, 4.5 in Aurora and Runaway Bay, 3.05 in Alvord and 2 in Bridgeport. The rain is expected to continue throughout the day. |
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| Phil Ryan was stabbed by a suspect in 1986 and keeps the boot he was wearing and butcher knife as a reminder to never let down his guard. |
| Photo by Joe Duty |
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