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A community newspaper serving Wise County.
Wise County, Texas
Joined December 2008
It’s difficult to beat a good team twice, and Paradise learned that the hard way Friday in Springtown against Peaster. Peaster perfected an 80-yard 2-minute drill in the regional final to escape Porcupine Stadium with a 17-14 win. Story: https://t.co/xZZZ1ZzWmA
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FINAL: Peaster 17, Paradise 14 #txhsfb #txhsfbplayoffs Paradise ends its season at 12-2 with a heartbreaker that came down to the wire here tonight.. Hard to beat a team like Peaster twice.
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SPRINGTOWN — We’ve got a classic rematch tonight at Porcupine Stadium tonight in the 3AI Region I Final between Paradise (12-1) and Peaster (12-1). Paradise handed the Greyhounds their only loss in a 21-15 slugfest Oct. 17. Coverage for @WCMSports starts at 7⬇️🧵
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UPDATE for Friday, Dec. 5, 2025: PASSPORT SERVICES TO RETURN TO WISE: The Wise County District Clerk’s Office was recently approved by the U.S Department of State to offer full passport services. https://t.co/M32yMBOPp4
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UPDATE for Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025: CHICO PRINCIPAL PLACED ON LEAVE: A long-time principal at Chico ISD has been placed on administrative leave, according to the school. https://t.co/K84s930d0L
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No. 11, Nolan Christensen, and No. 4, Treb McKinnon, had a powerful presence on and off the field at McCarroll Middle School. After the 13-year-olds were killed in separate accidents this year, their absence is being felt just as deeply. Story: https://t.co/iXUPiPwFfY
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UPDATE for Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025: 3 FLOWN AFTER U-HAUL STRIKES TREEj: A woman and 2 children were flown to Metroplex hospitals Tuesday after a U-Haul box truck crashed into a tree in the median of U.S. 81/287 near Alvord. https://t.co/EIin3C9auU
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An "air-soft-type pellet pistol" was found in a bag belonging to a juvenile at Slidell High School Tuesday, according to a press release sent to parents. STORY — https://t.co/yj5Z4QB9CF
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A woman and two children were flown to area hospitals Tuesday after a U-Haul crashed into a tree off of U.S. 81/287 near Alvord. https://t.co/ov9swrG5Br
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An adult and two children were flown to metroplex hospitals Tuesday afternoon after a U-Haul box truck crashed into a tree in the median of U.S. 81/287 near Alvord. There were a total of four...
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A teenage girl was flown to a Fort Worth hospital after a two-vehicle accident on U.S. 380 near the Weatherford College Wise County campus Tuesday morning. https://t.co/vFSObyUaXD
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A teenage girl was flown to a Fort Worth hospital after a two-vehicle accident on U.S. 380 near the Weatherford College Wise County campus between Bridgeport and Decatur Tuesday morning. Around 7...
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UPDATE for Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025: BENEFIT ACCOUNT OPENED FOR FAMILY OF TEEN KILLED IN ACCIDENT: A benefit account has been opened for the family of 13-year-old Treb McKinnon, who was killed in an ATV accident Saturday. https://t.co/mJkSecAnLT
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UPDATE for Monday, Dec. 1, 2025: MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT KILLED IN DECATUR ACCIDENT: Decatur ISD is in mourning after a McCarroll Middle School student was killed in an ATV accident Saturday that also resulted in injuries to three other juveniles. https://t.co/DkgD1n87eE
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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. https://t.co/LV3mMnOiPX
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A 46-year-old man who was struck by a SUV while crossing Farm Road 730 near Boyd Friday has died from his injuries. On Nov 28, 2025, at 1:04 p.m., Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers...
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Decatur ISD is in mourning after a McCarroll Middle School student was killed in a side-by-side ATV accident Saturday afternoon. https://t.co/WsoCp4NCtQ
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Decatur ISD is in mourning after a McCarroll Middle School student was killed in a side-by-side ATV accident Saturday afternoon which also resulted in injuries to three other juveniles. The school...
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In 2024, Paradise barely escaped Jim Ned in the third round of the playoffs. This year, Paradise made a statement in the region semifinals, giving up only a first quarter touchdown and posting a shutout the remainder of the evening for a 27-7 win. Story: https://t.co/WgyuyhWBti
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FINAL: Paradise 27, Jim Ned 7 Panthers dominate again on defense to lock up another gold ball in the region semis. They’ll face winner of Peaster/Vernon in the regional final for another 4-3AI showdown. #txhsfb #txhsfbplayoffs
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The Decatur Eagles (8-4) saw their 2025 season come to a close with a 33-7 loss to defending 4A Division I state champion Celina in the Region I semifinals Firday at HEB ISD's Pennington Field. STORY — https://t.co/Z0FpbEou0v
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ABILENE — Reporting live from Hugh Sandifer Stadium for the 3AI Region Semi between Paradise (11-1) and Jim Ned (11-1). Paradise scraped by the Indians in this round last year, 10-7. Coverage for @WCMSports starts at 6🧵⬇️
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Celina 33, Decatur 7 Final Bobcats (13-0) remain perfect, advance to face winner of Springtown/Alvarado next week. Eagles end fourth season under coach Steve Huff at 8-4.
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BEDFORD — Checking in from Pennington Field for some afternoon football, as Decatur (8-3) faces a tough battle against reigning 4AI state champ and current No. 1 Celina in the regional semifinals. Kickoff scheduled for 2pm. Follow for more in-game updates for @WCMSports!
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