WILLIAMS CHOSEN FOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAM — Decatur’s Taylor Williams is one of 17 superintendents in the state to be selected to an 18-month leadership program provided by the Holdsworth Center. The nonprofit organization brings together leaders from across the state to its campus on Lake Austin to support and develop leaders in public education. Williams was chosen for the organization’s Superintendent Leadership Program, which is designed to provide current superintendents with world-class professional development, executive coaching and a strong peer network, according to a news release from Decatur ISD. The program focuses on strengthening skills in areas such as communication, board relations and building strong, dynamic teams. She will begin the program’s next cohort during the fall semester. Read more online here.
FOOTBALL RESULTS — Decatur (4-2, 3-0) broke a nearly 21-year team scoring record by blowing out Diamond Hill-Jarvis 91-8 in a District 5-4A Division I road victory Thursday. VCA (3-3, 0-1) started TAPPS 6-Man Division II District 2 play with a 46-0 shutout home loss to Prestonwood Christian Academy-North.
CEMETERY MEETING — The Pella Cemetery Meeting is Sunday. A potluck lunch is at 1 p.m. Donations may be made at Legend Bank or with cemetery board members. Bring your chairs. Call 940-210-8512.
OFFICE CLOSURE — New Fairview City Hall and Public Works will be closed today for staff development. Offices will reopen at normal business hours Monday.
SALSA SHOWDOWN — Wise County’s biggest salsa competition returns Saturday at The County Seat in Decatur featuring a $500 grand prize for the winning salsa. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the event will also showcase live music from popular local norteña group La Gavilla de Durango, along with a variety of specialty food and drink items. Entry to the competition is free. To sign up or learn more, text 940-577-2946.
FOOTBALL — Bridgeport (1-3) opens District 3-4A Division II action against Mineral Wells 7 tonight at Bull Memorial Stadium. Boyd (3-2, 0-1) returns to 4-3AI action with a road clash against Vernon 7 p.m. at Lion Stadium. Paradise (5-1, 2-0) squares off against Iowa Park 7 p.m. at Hawk Stadium. Alvord (4-2, 2-0) welcomes Tom Bean to Bulldog Stadium for a 6-2AI showdown at 7 p.m. Chico (1-3) starts its 8-2AII schedule against Collinsville 7 p.m. at W.L. Stephenson Sports Complex. Northwest (2-3, 1-2) hosts Keller Central for a 4-6A homecoming battle 7 p.m. at Northwest ISD Stadium.
VOLLEYBALL — Decatur (33-5, 7-2) takes on Bridgeport (9-24, 1-8) in the District 7-4A Battle of Big Sandy series finale 4:30 p.m. today at Decatur High School. In 10-3A, Boyd (25-9, 7-0) travels to face Valley View, while Paradise (24-10, 5-2) hosts a pivotal league match against Ponder. Both matches are slated for 4:30 p.m. starts. Alvord (17-16, 3-2) starts the second half of 9-2A action with a battle against Poolville 4:30 p.m. at Poolville High School. Chico (11-19, 1-4) will rematch Lipan to start its second round 4:30 p.m. at home. Northwest (21-10, 8-3) hosts a 4-6A showdown against L.D. Bell at 5:30 p.m.
CROSS COUNTRY — VCA will run at the Lake Cities Brad Lutz Invitational Saturday at The Buff in Haltom City.
GREENWOOD FALL FESTIVAL — The Greenwood Fall Festival is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in Downtown Greenwood. The parade is at 10. The event features food, kids activities, raffles, silent auction, vendors, crafts and a pumpkin patch. Bring cash/no ATM. Call Courtney at 940-389-3400 or Kriston at 940-389-1879.
FISH FRY — The Greenwood/Slidell Fire Department’s annual Fish Fry is 5 p.m. Saturday at the Slidell Fire Station, 152 County Road 2820. The event will feature live music by Roger Creager, food, raffle and live auction. Visit wcmess.com/fishfry101125 for online donations and raffle tickets.
BLOOD DRIVE — The John B. Denton Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will host a Carter BloodCare blood drive 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church Decatur. Visit wcmess.com/donate101125 to schedule an appointment.
GRAVESTONE CLEANING WORKSHOP — The Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a free Gravestone Cleaning Workshop 10 a.m. Saturday at Pleasant Grove Cemetery No. 1. Learn safe and effective techniques to clean gravestones without causing damage. Email Regentjbd@outlook.com.
FUNERALS — Memorial service for Gary Sherman Peterson, 84, of Runaway Bay is 2 p.m. Saturday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
MEMORIAL service for Buel (McCombs) Self, 72, of Chico is 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport. Family visitation is one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
FUNERAL for Velda “Jean” Marlett, 84, of Sunset is 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Hawkins-Bridgeport with a private burial Thursday at DFW National Cemetery. Family visitation is one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
NO SERVICE is scheduled for David Allen Isenberg, 67, of Bridgeport. Hawkins-Bridgeport is handling arrangements.
GRAVESIDE service for Barbara Bohannan, 71, of Bridgeport is 2 p.m. Monday at West Bridgeport Cemetery. Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Decatur is handling arrangements.
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