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Update for Friday May 5, 2023


DECATUR UNDER BOIL WATER NOTICE; SCHOOLS AND MANY BUSINESSES CLOSED — The City of Decatur is under a boil water notice until at least 5 p.m. Saturday, and Decatur ISD is closed today after a major water line break in the 1200 block of U.S. Business 380 Thursday. The break occurred after a utility contractor struck a high-pressure, 12-inch line at 9 a.m. near Lowe’s Home Improvement. By noon, crews were able to stop the leak, but not before severe pressure drops and the loss of approximately 1 million gallons of water, resulting in the boil water notice. The notice applies to all residents within Decatur’s city limits and any other customers connected to the city’s public water service system. The notice urges customers to boil water prior to consumption, including when washing hands/face, brushing teeth and drinking. To ensure the destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking and ice-making should be boiled and cooled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes. The water should be brought to a vigorous, rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes. In lieu of boiling, individuals may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source for drinking water or human consumption purposes. Restroom facilities may be used as normal. When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, officials will notify customers that the water is safe for drinking water or human consumption purposes. Wise Health System also announced changes Thursday, including the closure of non-emergency services. Most hospital operations will resume today. Wise Health Clinics in Decatur will be closed today and Fit-N-Wise will open at noon, with its pools, shower and locker rooms unavailable until the boil water notice is lifted. The Community Health Clinic and Family & Sports Medicine Clinic in Decatur will continue appointments today in Boyd and Bridgeport respectively. Read more online at wcmessenger.com

BOTTLED WATER AVAILABLE FOR CITY RESIDENTS — The Decatur Fire Station (1705 South State St.) will distribute water until the boil water notice is lifted for Decatur residents. Residents may receive up to two cases per household. The city is posting updates on the situation on its “City of Decatur-City Hall” page on Facebook along with more safety information regarding the boil water notice.

VOTE SATURDAY — Voters have plenty of decisions to make in Saturday’s elections, which includes four school bond elections, 18 contested city council or school board races and two other taxing district special elections. Voting will take place 7 a.m.-7 p.m. at 10 voting locations around the county. A full list of polling locations was featured in the Thursday Messenger and can be viewed for free at wcmessenger.com. Full results of the election will posted when available Saturday night at wcmessenger.com.

SOFTBALL — Decatur claimed a 13-0 shutout over Sweetwater in Game 1 of a 4A area series Thursday. Game 2 is 5 p.m. tonight. If necessary, a tiebreaker will be played 30 minutes after the conclusion of Game 2. Boyd opens its 3A second-round series against Prairiland 6 p.m. tonight at Sherman High School. Game 2 is 4 p.m. Saturday, with a tiebreaker scheduled for 7 p.m., if necessary.

BASEBALL — Eric Rogers hit a two-run home run to lead Boyd to a 13-0 shutout in Game 1 of a 3A bi-district series against Cedar Hill Newman Academy Thursday. Braden McIntire allowed one hit, and finished with six strikeouts and two walks. Game 2 is 7 p.m. tonight at Brewer High School. Game 3, if needed, is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday. Braden Wilson struck out nine, as Paradise knocked off Palmer in the opener of a 3A best-of-three first-round series Thursday at Kelly Field in Carrollton. Game 2 is 7 p.m. tonight, followed by a tiebreaker at 2 p.m. Saturday, if necessary. Due to inclement weather Thursday, Decatur will face Burkburnett in Game 1 of a 4A bi-district series 5 p.m. tonight at home. Games 2 and 3 will be played Saturday, but site and times have yet to be announced. Alvord will battle Archer City in a winner-take-all 2A bi-district game 7 p.m. tonight at Mineral Wells High School. Chico (4-16-1) will face Windthorst in a 2A best-of-three first-round series starting with a doubleheader beginning at 4 p.m. today at Bowie High School. Details for Game 3, if needed, have not been released.

COMMUNITY COALITION MEETING — The Wise County Community Coalition meets noon Monday at Catfish O’Harlies in Decatur. Guest speakers will be Joe Gratts of Arlington and Wise County Democratic Chair Janet Akers-Amos. For information call Mike Bell at 940-799-1077.

COMMUNITY BREAKFAST IN GREENWOOD — Greenwood Masonic Lodge will host a community breakfast open to the public 7-9 a.m. Saturday.

CINCO DE MAYO — Bridgeport Main Street will host a Cinco de Mayo celebration today on Halsell Street featuring vendors, live mariachi music, a bounce house and loteria (aka bingo). Vendors will offer tacos, salsa, frozen treats, face painting and more. Bridgeport High School’s Mariachi Los Toros will perform at 5 p.m., followed by Bridgeport’s Mariachi Mi Ranchito from 7-9 p.m.

GOLF FUNDRAISER — The 2023 Feeding Wise Kids Golf Tournament Fundraiser is Saturday at Runaway Bay Golf Club and Resort. Registration is at 8 a.m. with tee time at 9. For team registration, sponsorships or donations call Lindsey Thompson, 817-239-5750, or Liz Hubbard, 940-389-5388.

EASTSIDE ALUMNI MEETING — The Eastside Alumni Association will meet 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Jonn’s Baptist Church for planning of the Juneteenth celebration. Call Mike Bell at 940-799-1077.

CRUISE NIGHTS ARE BACK — Decatur Main Street’s Cruise Nights returns to the Decatur Square 4-8 p.m. Saturday. There will be on-site registration from 4-6 p.m., with a $15 vehicle entry fee for the show.

DECATUR MOBILE FOOD PANTRY — Decatur Cares Mobile Food Pantry is 8-9 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church of Decatur parking lot. The pantry will use a drive-thru setup. All participants will remain in their cars at all times. You will be directed by volunteers where to pull your car. Volunteers will load the box of food.

SPRING CRAFT & BAKE SALE — Legacy Trails of Decatur is having a spring craft and bake sale 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. There will be homemade crafts, baked goods, jewelry, art, food and hourly door prizes. Call 214-926-9039 for more details.

LONE STAR CEMETERY MEETING — The annual meeting of the Lone Star Cemetery Association is 10 a.m. Saturday at the cemetery.

BOYD CEMETERY HOMECOMING — The Boyd Cemetery Association will hold its annual homecoming 2 p.m. Sunday at the cemetery.

DECATUR CELTIC FESTIVAL — The Decatur Celtic Festival is 4-10 p.m. Saturday at the Wise County Fairgrounds. There will be live music, Scottish Clans and vendors, children’s activities, shortbread baking competition, authentic Scottish food and Scottish-American country dance with professional dance instruction provided. Many free activities, admission and parking $5. Visit decaturcelticfestival.com/.

CHASE THE CHIEF — Bridgeport Police Department’s Chase the Chief race returns for the third year on Saturday. Registration is $35, and the event includes 5K and 1-mile races. The races will start at 8:30 a.m. All proceeds benefit the Sgt. Randy White Memorial Scholarship and other community outreach programs. For more information or to register, visit chasethechief.itsyourrace.com.

FUNERALS — Memorial service for Dalta Weems, 74, of Decatur is 2 p.m. Saturday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.

MEMORIAL for Penny Miller, 67, of Decatur is 1 p.m. Sunday at Renshaw Park in Decatur. Hawkins-Decatur is handling arrangements.

FUNERAL for Bryce Alan Dudley, 26, of Corpus Christi is 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 12 at Hawkins-Decatur. Family visitation is 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

SERVICE for Kenneth Baker, 56, of Decatur is pending at Hawkins-Decatur.

FUNERAL for David Tackel, 72, of Fort Worth is 2 p.m. today at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport with burial at Paradise Cemetery.

MASS of Christian Burial for Vanessa Amador, 27, of Bridgeport is 11:30 a.m. Saturday at St. John the Baptizer Catholic Church with burial at East Bridgeport Cemetery. Family visitation is 6-8 tonight at Hawkins-Bridgeport with rosary said at 7.

GRAVESIDE service for Anita Jay Siddons Ehrler, 100, of Dallas is 2 p.m. Thursday at East Bridgeport Cemetery. Hawkins-Bridgeport is handling arrangements.

MEMORIAL service for Kimberly Anne Langevin-Wolfe, 35, of Boyd is 3 p.m. today at Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd. Family visitation is one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

FUNERAL for Don Spain, 92, of Decatur is 10 a.m. Saturday at Gospel Life Christian Academy in Decatur with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Visitation is one hour prior to the service at the church. Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport is handling arrangements.

SERVICE for Judy Stevens, 61, of Bridgeport is pending at Hudson & Torres.

SERVICE for Mark Livingston Hooper, 75, is 1 p.m. Saturday, May 20 at Crossroads Church in Decatur.

FUNERAL for Claudia Mae Burnside Haak, 85, is 11 a.m. Saturday at Fairview Baptist Church in Rhome with burial at Thurmond-Fairview Cemetery.

MEMORIAL service for Lee Daniel Miller, 56, of Boyd is 3 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church of Boyd. A reception and visitation will follow in the church fellowship hall.

One response to “Update for Friday May 5, 2023”

  1. phisch2@mac.com says:

    Which contractor broke the water main? The citizens have a right to know.

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