The Story | Bridgeport Police Chief Curtis Wilson, who had been on administrative leave while an internal investigation was performed by the city, resigned. According to a press release from the city, the resignation was in order to "seek other employment opportunities that will benefit him and his family." |
News worthiness (on a scale of 0 to 5) | *** |
The Spin | Well, that explains it. |
The Story | Tax Assessor-Collector Pat Younger criticized the county's delinquent tax attorney firm of Linebarger, Goggan, Blair, Pena & Sampson. Some referred to the firm's tactics as "heavy handed". Also, county officials said they had searched records back to 1969 and could not find a contract with the firm. |
News worthiness | ** |
The Spin | "Contract? We don't need no stinkin' contract!" |
The Story | According to a report presented to the Rhome City Council, two million gallons of water, 36% of the total water used by the city, cannot be accounted for every month. |
News worthiness | * |
The Spin | Anybody check that leaky toilet in the men's bathroom? |
The Story | "The Texas Department of Health said Friday that nine cases of the West Nile virus has now been confirmed in Wise County." |
News worthiness | *** |
The Spin | And this makes page 13A of the Messenger? |
The Story | Decatur beats Bridgeport 38-27 to remain undefeated. |
News worthiness | ** |
The Spin | Bull Spin: We play on a dry field, we could have scored 60. Eagle Spin: Didn't we both play in the same conditions? Our Spin: We feel sorry for all of those that had to watch the game in more water than that which is lost by Rhome on a monthly basis. |
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