| The Story | Wise County average home prices, at least according to the appraisal district, rise by almost 10%. |
| News worthiness (on a scale of 0 to 5) | *** |
| The Spin | If the tax rate were to go up 10% of year, we would all revolt. Yet the same thing happens by reappraisals every year. |
| The Story | The number of mobile homes brought into the county last year rose to 1,092 compared to 540 the year before. |
| News worthiness | ** |
| The Spin | If property taxes keep going up, we may all be in one before long. |
| The Story | State Democrats head to Oklahoma in order to avoid a vote on congressional redistricting. |
| News worthiness | *** |
| The Spin | By the way, that loud heart beat was coming from Charles Stenholm who saw his political life flash before his eyes. |
| The Story | In routine county business, the commissioners opened bids for roof repair on the courthouse. "The bids ranged from $28,750 by Eagle Mountain Roofing of Azle to $180,000 by Housing Associates of Chico." |
| News worthiness | * |
| The Spin | Somebody would do very poorly on The Price is Right. |
| The Story | A (now) 22 year old Bridgeport man receives 30 years in prison from a Wise County jury for sex with a 13 year old, a 12 year old, and another girl "under 14". The case was prosecuted by the Wise County District Attorney's office. |
| News worthiness | *** |
| The Spin | Ironically, a vicious letter to the editor in the same Messenger criticized the DA "for not doing her job". |