MAN CRITICALLY INJURED IN STABBING — A 28-year-old man was critically injured Thursday in a Briar-area stabbing that reportedly involved members of the same work crew, according to the Wise County Sheriff’s Office. The Wise County Sheriff’s Office and other first responder agencies were dispatched to the reported stabbing in the 7300 block of Briar Road at approximately 11:45 a.m.“Upon arrival, deputies encountered a work crew that included a 28-year-old male who was suffering from multiple stab wounds,” Wise County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Eric Debus said. A 19-year-old male from the same work crew was taken into custody for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, Debus added. The initial information provided by the sheriff’s office did not include the names of either the suspect or the victim. Air Evac Lifeteam 68 flew the patient from the scene to Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth. Wise County EMS Chief Randall Preuninger said the man was in critical condition. Wise County EMS Squad-1 and Medic-3, as well as personnel from Wise County ESD No. 1 also responded to the scene near the Wise-Tarrant county line. “The investigation is ongoing and will be updated when possible,” Debus concluded in the WCSO statement.
BOYS SOCCER PLAYOFF RESULTS — Bridgeport (17-3) poured in three goals in the final 11 minutes to claim a 4-1 4A Division II bi-district win over Canyon Randall Thursday. The Bulls will face San Elizario in an area match next week. Game information has not been released.
SOCCER PLAYOFFS — The Decatur Lady Eagles (9-7) square off against Canyon in a 4A Division I bi-district battle 2 p.m. today at Burkburnett High School. Immediately following, the Decatur Eagles (14-1-2) face Canyon West Plains in a 4AI first-round matchup at 4 p.m.
GIRLS STATE POWERLIFTING — Decatur’s Samantha Gam, Faith Knight, Zheztynie Rodriguez, Lheztynie Rodriguez, Carrie Hamm, Ayden Colwell, Leona Pointon, Addyson Campbell and Abigail Reeves, and Bridgeport’s Abby Reicheneker, will compete at the Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting Association’s 4A large and small school meets today at the Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg.
A NIGHT FOR NOLAN FUNDRAISER — “A Night For Nolan,” a fundraiser to support the family of Nolan Hayhurst who was recently diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, is today at Slidell Fire Department. The event will include a barbecue meal at 5 p.m., silent auction 5 to 7 p.m., live auction at 8 and live music throughout the event. Visit A Night for Nolan on Facebook, email Hayhurstbenefit@gmail.com or contact Juli Howdeshell at 940-390-6905.
BOND INFORMATION SESSIONS — DISD Superintendent Taylor Williams will host a “Coffee Chats” to provide information about the bond package at Trinity Street Coffee Bar on the Decatur Square 7 to 8:30 a.m. April 7. The district is also offering student-led tours of McCarroll Middle School 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. March 31. For more bond information, visit decaturisdbond.com.
SOFTBALL RESULTS — Boyd (21-2, 5-0) swung for 18 hits in a 10-1 District 10-3A road win against Ponder Thursday. Abby Atkinson racked up 19 strikeouts while allowing one hit in the circle. VCA (3-1) got 2-RBI performances by Embry Dillard, Sage Routh and Anderli Stanford, as the Lady Patriots were victorious against Paradise JV, 12-6.
SOFTBALL — Decatur (7-5, 3-1) resumes District 7-4A play with a home battle against Pilot Point tonight at 5 p.m. Bridgeport (1-17, 0-5) continues looking for its first league win, as the Sissies face Lake Worth 7 p.m. at home. Paradise (18-3-1, 3-1) will take on Pilot Point on a 10-3A showdown 5 p.m. at Paradise High School.
BASEBALL RESULTS — Decatur (9-6-1, 2-0) claimed its ninth win of the season with an 8-2 road victory against Mineral Wells Thursday. Chico (1-8) suffered a 20-5 blowout non-district loss to Perrin-Whitt.
BASEBALL — Ranked No. 1 in the Texas High School Baseball 3A poll, Boyd (18-0, 2-0) closes its District 10-3A series with Valley View 7:30 p.m. tonight at Valley View High School. Paradise (12-3, 1-0) faces Ponder in the teams’ series finale 7:30 p.m. at Ponder High School. Decatur hosts Glen Rose in a non-district home battle at 5 p.m. Alvord (10-5) travels to face Saint Jo at 6 p.m. VCA (1-3) opens TAPPS 2A District 2 play with a home double-header against Nazarene Christian Academy, with games scheduled for 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
A CELEBRATION OF LIFE for Cooper Bailey, 31, Jennifer Salazar Bailey, 29, and Hudson Bailey, 5, of Paradise will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, at First Baptist Church in Decatur. Arrangements are being managed by Hudson and Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport.
ARRANGEMENTS for Ima Jean Vining, 99, of Newark are currently pending. Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport is entrusted with the funeral services.
SERVICE PENDING for Jerry Beck, 59, of Paradise at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
NO SERVICE at this time for Steve. E. Warner, 69, of Decatur.
FUNERAL for Reba Joyce Epps, 93, of Chico, is 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport with burial at East Bridgeport Cemetery. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
NO SERVICE at this time for Alice Stone, 73, of Bridgeport.
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