1 KILLED AS TORNADO HITS RUNAWAY BAY — One person was killed, six others injured and more than 20 people displaced due to damage from a tornado that hit Runaway Bay Saturday. The tornado hit just after 9 p.m. in an area just west of the city limits with the largest damage in the areas of Overland Trail, Cumberland Trail, Cactus Canyon Drive and Brookview Drive. National Weather Service damage survey teams determined it was the result of an EF-2 tornado that produced up to 135 mph wind speed. On Sunday, Wise County Judge J.D. Clark issued a local disaster declaration and asked Governor Greg Abbott to also issue a disaster declaration. “The potential impact of this event includes continued threats to public health and safety due to displaced residents, damaged infrastructure and hazardous conditions in affected areas,” Clark stated in his letter to the governor. “Without additional support, these conditions may worsen and further strain local response and recovery capabilities.” Read more here.
ACCOUNT OPENED FOR FAMILY WHO LOST LOVED ONE, HOME — Officials have not yet confirmed the identity of the person who died in Saturday’s tornado. However, a Go Fund Me account has been opened for the Madrid family, who lost a family member when their home in Runaway Bay was destroyed. They are seeking donations for funeral expenses, medical bills for the other family members who were injured, temporary housing, basic necessities and replacement of items lost in the storm, according to organizer Alisha Recklein. Visit gofundme.com.
REPORT STORM DAMAGE — Wise County residents who sustained damage from Saturday’s storms are asked to complete the Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool, or ISTAT, available in both English and Spanish. Visit damage.tdem.texas.gov.
COUNTY DUMPS EXPAND SERVICES FOR STORM DEBRIS — To assist with storm cleanup, the county is expanding access to disposal sites for residential use only. Boyd, Cottondale and Chico dump sites will be open today and Tuesday, in addition to their regular schedules. All sites will operate during their normal business hours. Brush and storm debris disposal fees will be waived all this week to support cleanup efforts for residential customers only. Chico and Decatur sites will accept brush. Runaway Bay will have a temporary staffed drop-off for residential use. Roll-offs for storm debris will be available at an oil well pad site in the 300 block of Overland Trail. An additional temporary brush-only site is located at the intersection of FM 2123 and County Road 3655, staffed from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
BRAIN SCIENTISTS, HORNER’S FORMER EDUCATORS TESTIFY — On Friday, a scientist who looked at brain scans of Tanner Horner testified it showed evidence of structural and functional defects in many areas of the brain. Another professor of neuroscience testified about brain functions. Neither examined Horner. Earlier Friday morning, Horner’s fifth grade teacher and former speech pathologist testified. The defense will continue putting on its case as they argue against the death penalty. Horner pleaded guilty April 7 to kidnapping and killing Athena Strand. Follow updates at wcmess.com/athena.
BASEBALL RESULTS — Decatur (20-7-1, 12-1) claimed a 1-0 tiebreaker win over Springtown Saturday at Boyd High School, clinching the District 7-4A title and the league’s top 4A Division I playoff seed. Bridgeport (12-15-1, 7-5) ended its league scheduled with a 9-5 loss to Burkburnett. Boyd (28-6, 10-2) defeated Pilot Point 10-1 in its final 10-3A outing, and earned a 10-3 victory over 4A No. 3 Brock Saturday. Paradise (25-3, 12-0) completed an unbeaten league run with a 18-5 win over Whitesboro. Alvord (18-8, 7-3) held on to knock off Nocona in its 10-2A finale, 1-0. Chico (1-18, 0-10) closed the season without a win in league play following a 4-1 loss to Era.
SOFTBALL RESULTS — Alvord (16-8-2) secured its first bi-district title since 2019 thanks to a best-of-3 series sweep against Seymour Friday and Saturday, 11-1 and 3-0.
RAIN REPORT — Rainfall totals from Saturday’s storm included 2.1 inches in Bridgeport, 0.57 in Decatur and 0.5 in Greenwood. It will be sunny and warm today with a high in the lower 90s with rain chances returning on Tuesday.
HOMESCHOOL UIL PARTICIPATION MEETING — Decatur ISD will host an informational meeting Tuesday about opportunities for homeschool students in grades 9-12 to participate in Decatur High School’s UIL athletics, fine arts and academic competitions. The meeting will be held at the DISD Administration Building, 307 S. Cates, from 5-5:30 p.m. Call 940-393-7100.
CHASE THE CHIEF — Bridgeport Police Department’s 6th Annual Chase the Chief 5K/1 Mile race is 8:30 a.m. Saturday in Downtown Bridgeport. All proceeds benefit the Sgt. Randy White Memorial Scholarship and other community outreach programs. Sign up at wcmess.com/chasechief26.
ELDER CARE — The Extension Service will sponsor a conference for care givers and the aging population today at First Baptist Church in Decatur. Registration opens at 9 a.m.
FUNERALS — Service for Margie Marie Young, 55, of Decatur is 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Family visitation is one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
SERVICE for Johnny Dyer, 83, of Decatur is pending at Hawkins-Decatur.
FUNERAL for Lance Parker, 55, of Bridgeport is 2 p.m. today at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport with burial at Thomas Cemetery. Family visitation is one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
FUNERAL for Roy Arthor Steel, 83, of Paradise is 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Paradise with burial at Paradise Cemetery. Family visitation is 6-8 tonight at Hawkins-Bridgeport.
GRAVESIDE service for Terry Max Reynolds, 89, of Pittsburgh is 11:30 a.m. Friday at Boonsville Cemetery. Family visitation is 10-11 a.m. Friday at Hawkins-Bridgeport.
SERVICE for Bobbye Nelson, 80, of Alvord is pending at Hawkins-Bridgeport.
SERVICE for Thomas Leon Coleman, 91, of Aurora is pending at Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd.
GRAVESIDE service for Alejandro Madrigal Morales, 70, of Runaway Bay is 11 a.m. Saturday at Eastside Cemetery in Bridgeport with a viewing 9-10:30 a.m. at Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
SERVICE for Catherine (Maisel) White, 21, of Fort Worth is pending at Hudson & Torres.
Loading Comments