TWO DIE IN WRECK - An Alabama couple were killed Tuesday morning in a three-car wreck on U.S. 380 a couple of miles east of Decatur. Carlton A. Bennett, 74, and his wife, Meriam Bea Bennett, 71, of Grove Hill, Ala., both died at the scene. The driver of another vehicle involved in the crash, Judith Hatfield Lambert, 72, of McKinney was injured and taken by ground ambulance to Denton Regional Hospital. The third driver, Laura Patterson, 46, of Krum was not injured. Department of Public Safety Trooper Greg Hair said according to witnesses, Lambert was westbound when her sports utility vehicle drifted into the eastbound lane where it hit the Bennetts' car head-on.
PARKING LOT TALK - The Decatur School Board last night moved a step closer to improving the parking lot on the south side of the support services building. The project has been discussed at several recent board meetings, and last night board members were presented with cost estimates for a two-phase project. The first phase would create a parking area with 119 spaces at an estimated cost of $317,837. The board will get a more firm cost estimate at its December meeting. Phase 2, which would create 190 more parking areas, could be an option if the school's November bond issue is passed by voters. The bond package contains money for the repair of retaining walls around the parking area.
UTILITY ASSISTANCE - The Texas Neighborhood Services Utility Assistance Program has money available for utility assistance in Wise County. The office, located at 300 N. Trinity, Ste. B in Decatur, is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday.
DAR MEETING - The John B. Denton chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 10 a.m. on Saturday at Sullivan Senior Center in Sanger. Cindy Wirz from FEMA will speak. A dutch treat lunch will follow at Babe's. For more information call (940) 627-5452.
HEART GALLERY - The Heart Gallery, presented by CASA, will be displayed at First Financial Bank in Decatur through Thursday. The gallery features pictures of children available for adoption.
GOLF BENEFIT - A golf benefit for the Breast Cancer Three Day Walk will tee off at 2 p.m. Saturday at Runaway Bay Golf Course. Cost is $80 per player. There will be prizes and a dinner. For more information call (940) 399-9516.
TAG-IN - Sheep and goat validation and county steer tag-in is 4-6 p.m. today at the Posse Grounds. For information call (940) 627-3341.
MOVIE NIGHT - Bridgeport Box Office presents "Little Giants" Friday at Bull Memorial Stadium following the Bulls' football game against Iowa Park. For more information, call the Parks and Recreation Department at (940) 683-3480.
WILD ABOUT READING - A "Wild Book Celebration" will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday at the Decatur Public Library featuring "Where the Wild Things Are." The program, for pre-school through fifth grade students, will include a read aloud, games and crafts. For more information call (940) 627-5512 or visit http://www.decaturpubliclibrary.com
WANT TO ACT? - Off 380 Players Community Theatre has two roles open for its upcoming performance of "Play On." One role can be played by either a male or female, the other is a female role. Performances will be in November, and rehearsals are under way at the Bridgeport Stage. Call (940) 389-7151 to set up an audition or for more information.
FUNERALS - Service for Patricia Ann Quinones, 74, of Alvord is 10 a.m. Friday at Coker-Hawkins Chapel. Graveside service is 2 p.m. Friday at Burleson Memorial Cemetery. Family visitation is 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Coker-Hawkins.
FUNERAL for George Wallace, 86, of Chico is 10:30 a.m. today at Hawkins Funeral Chapel with burial in Chico Cemetery.
GRAVESIDE service for Mary B. Owens, 89, of Gainesville is 3 p.m. today at West Bridgeport Cemetery. Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport is assisting with local arrangements.
