WIND ADVISORY/BAN IN EFFECT — Windy, dry conditions today will lead to an elevated fire threat, and we could see a snowflake or two on Saturday. A wind advisory is in effect today with peak wind gusts up to 40 mph. The winds combined with low humidity this afternoon will create the elevated fire threat, meaning the county’s burn ban is in effect. No outdoor burning is allowed. Overnight, temperatures will drop to around 30 degrees with a 10 percent chance of sprinkles or snow flurries before noon Saturday. Any snow that falls will quickly melt on contact, according to the National Weather Service, as high temperatures will climb to about 44 on Saturday. Low temperatures on Saturday night will dip to around 23 degrees before temperatures climb to around 60 Sunday afternoon.
BOYS SOCCER RESULTS — Decatur (4-0-2) picked up a 6-2 win over HSAA in the first round of the Mustang Cup Thursday. The Eagles will face Lake Belton in their second match 9:45 a.m. today at Grapevine Middle School. Bridgeport (7-1) opened the Fort Worth ISD Showcase with a 3-1 victory over Mansfield Timberview. The Bulls continue with a second-round battle against Cedar Hill at 10:30 a.m. today at Benbrook High School.
GIRLS SOCCER RESULTS — Bridgeport (1-5) suffered a 1-0 loss to Azle in the opening match of the X-Town tournament Thursday. The Sissies take on Fort Worth Carter-Riverside in Game 2 4:30 p.m. at Chisholm Trail High School’s Ranger Stadium.
CHAMBER AWARDS GALA — Wise County Chamber of Commerce’s Winter Wonderland Gala is 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 24 at the Decatur Conference Center. Purchase tickets at wisecountychamber.com.
OFFICE CLOSURE — New Fairview city hall and public works will be closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Normal business hours will resume Tuesday.
CITY HALL CLOSURE — City of Newark offices will be closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Offices will reopen on Tuesday at 8:30 a.m.
HOLIDAY CLOSING — Decatur dumpsite, Wise County 911 addressing and Environmental Services will close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
GIRLS BASKETBALL — Paradise (22-4, 5-0) will host the first District 10-3A Battle of Texas 114 rivalry matchup against Boyd (11-14, 3-2) 6:15 tonight at Paradise High School. Slidell (13-12, 2-4) welcomes Tioga for a 13-2A homecoming battle at 6:30 p.m. Alvord (0-25, 0-6) is looking for its first win of the season against Lindsay 6:30 p.m. at Lindsay High School. Chico (15-10, 3-3) hits the road to take on Collinsville in a 13-2A showdown at 6:30 p.m. VCA (5-9, 3-1) searches for its fourth TAPPS 2A District 2 victory in a matchup against Bethesda Christian School 6:30 p.m. at home. On Saturday, Decatur (23-4, 6-0) travels to play a 7-4A affair against Burkburnett at 12:30 p.m. Bridgeport (17-11, 4-2) is also on the road for a league weekend battle against Krum 1 p.m. Saturday.
BOYS BASKETBALL — Decatur (8-12, 2-2) looks to rise above .500 in District 7-4A with a win in a road battle against Burkburnett 7:30 tonight. Bridgeport (11-13, 1-3) travels for a league battle against Krum 7:30 p.m. at Krum High School. In 10-3A, Boyd (15-10, 2-1) will be the visiting squad in the first Battle of Texas 114 matchup against 3A No. 2 Paradise 7:30 p.m. at Paradise High School. Slidell (17-6, 4-0) takes on Tioga in a 13-2A homecoming bout 8 p.m. at Slidell High School. Alvord (10-11, 1-3) tries to pick up its second league win in a road clash against Lindsay at 8 p.m. Chico (14-9, 2-2) faces Collinsville in a district showdown 8 p.m. at Collinsville High School. VCA (15-6, 3-1) plays a TAPPS 2A District 2 contest against Bethesda Christian School 7:30 p.m. at home.
DISTRICT SWIM — Decatur and Boyd will jump into the water for the District 4-4A championship meet 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Fit-N-Wise.
GIRLS SOCCER — Decatur (0-5) continues searching for its first win, as the Lady Eagles battle Castleberry 6:30 p.m. at Eagle Stadium.
DAR MEETING — The John B Denton Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution meet Saturday at the First Baptist Church, Decatur. Social time is 9:30 a.m., and the meeting starts at 10.
WINTER CLEANING — The next Chunk Your Junk and Paper Shredding is Saturday at New Fairview City Hall. Must bring proof of residency. Dumpsters will be open 8 a.m. to noon (or full), and paper shredding is 8 to 10 a.m. No tires, appliances with freon or liquids (oil or paints).
FUNERALS — Service for Rex Maxwell, 84, of Greenwood is 10 a.m. today at New Hope Fellowship with burial at Greenwood Cemetery. Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur is handling arrangements.
SERVICES for Stanley Hoover, 72, of Decatur; Donna Stewart, 80, of Bowie; and Paul Milligan, 72, of Denton are pending at Hawkins-Decatur.
FUNERAL for “T.J.” Tyler James Cole, 21, of Runaway Bay is noon Saturday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport with burial at Chico Cemetery. Family visitation is two hours prior to the service at the funeral home.
MEMORIAL service for Merilynn Kaye Potter, 78, of Fort Worth is 10 a.m. Monday at Hawkins-Bridgeport.
MEMORIAL service for John McNamara, 61, of Highland Village will be held at a later date. Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport is handling arrangements.
VISITATION for Kevin Jones, 37, of Chico is 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Hudson & Torres.
SERVICE for Pam Martin, 69, of Runaway Bay is pending at Hudson & Torres.
GRAVESIDE service for Keith Ford, 73, of Runaway Bay is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Eternal Oaks Cemetery in Runaway Bay. Hudson & Torres is handling arrangements.
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