FIRE DESTROYS ALVORD BUSINESS — An Alvord business suffered extensive damage as several Wise County fire departments battled flames and the sweltering heat Saturday. Alvord Fire Chief Heather Redder said the blaze started at about 1 p.m. at Chancellor Lynn Paint and Body Shop near the 1400 block of U.S. 81/287 east bypass road. The fire was extinguished about 45 minutes later. No injuries were reported. Redder said the large amount of automobile parts surrounding the business were a concern for firefighters attacking the fire. Local fire departments assisting at the scene included Chico, Decatur and Sunset, along with the Wise County Fire Marshal’s Office and Wise County EMS. The blaze caused the closure of U.S. 81/287 east bypass near Dollar General, as well as nearby Franklin Street. Read more online here.
TSWA ALL-STATE BASEBALL HONORS — A total of 12 Wise County baseball stars were recently selected among the top players in the state on the 2024 Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association’s all-state list. Decatur’s Zach Blum (6-0, 1.00 ERA, 38 K, 12 BB/ .292 BA, 33 H, 1 HR, 15 RBIs) earned a spot on the 4A First Team as a relief pitcher. Joining Blum on the 4A list was senior Jaden Hensley (9-2, 2.58 ERA, 68 K, 17 BB,/.277 BA, 18 H, 18 RBIs), who was selected as an honorable mention pitcher. In his first season, Boyd freshman Will McIntire (.353 BA, 41 H, 28 RBI/5-1, 0.359 ERA, 72K, 11 BB) was picked as a 3A Second Team all-state reliever. Yellowjacket seniors Braden McIntire (11-2, 0.621 ERA, 74 K, 17 BB/.322 BA, 37 H, 2 HR, 26 RBIs) and Eric Rogers (.438 BA, 3 HR, 32 RBIs/11-0, 0.967 ERA, 78 K, 19 BB) were named as Third Team all-state pitcher and third baseman, respectively. Boyd junior Jax Heid (.439 BA, 50 H, 3 HR, 42 RBIs) was tapped as a 3A honorable mention all-state shortstop. Boyd sophomore Colton Patton (.417 BA, 35 H, 3 HR, 36 RBIs) grabbed an outfield spot on the 3A all-state honorable mention list. Paradise senior Hayden Crites (.988 FP, 221 PO, 27 A/.305 BA, 25 H, 2 HR, 14 RBIs) claimed a Third Team all-state bid at catcher. Panther junior Braden Wilson (10-2, 0.433 ERA, 114 K, 33 BB) was tapped as a 3A all-state honorable mention pitcher. Alvord senior Cayson Stainton (.525 BA, 4 HR, 23 RBIs) was selected as a 2A Second Team all-state catcher. In his final season, Alvord senior Aidan Caporale (.453 BA, 24 H, 3 HR, 36 RBIs/3-1, 2.03 ERA, 20 K, 19 BB) claimed a 2A honorable mention all-state selection at first base. Northwest junior Cooper Davidson (2-0, 2 saves, 0.42 ERA, 12 K, 9 BB). Read more online here.
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP — If you care for, or care about, someone with Alzheimer’s, the Wise Alzheimer’s Support Group will have a virtual meeting 7 p.m. Tuesday. Learn from others and share your experiences. For information on how to participate in the meeting call Richard, 940-255-0244.
DAV MEETING — The Disabled American Veterans Chapter No. 70 and Auxiliary Unit No. 70 will hold its monthly meeting 6:30 p.m. Thursday at 2801 FM 51 South in Decatur.
INDIGENT HEALTH CARE — Applications for the Wise County Indigent Health Care Program are available at 1101 West Rose Ave. in Decatur or by calling 940-627-4203. To be eligible, applicants must meet the following requirements: residents, household, income and resources. They must also meet the standards set by the State Department of Health Care Services and complete required work registration with Texas Workforce Commission unless exempt.
BACK IN ACTION — Today is the official first day of practice for Wise County’s football, volleyball and cross country programs.
MEET THE TEACHER — Chico ISD will hold Meet the Teacher night tonight, from 5 to 6 at the elementary school and 5:30 to 6:30 at the middle school.
FREE HAIRCUTS — The Weatherford College Wise County cosmetology department will offer free back to school haircuts to Wise County students today through Thursday. Book an appointment by calling 940-626-3261. Appointments are limited.
FUNERALS — Service for Sandra Kay Low, 78, of Decatur is 11 a.m. Tuesday at Rhome Church of Christ with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Family visitation is 6-8 tonight at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
MEMORIAL for JE Statham, 93, of Alvord is Aug. 17 at First Presbyterian Church of Grapevine with burial at Arlington National Cemetery at a future date. Hawkins-Decatur is handling arrangements.
SERVICES for Fraser Parker, 69, of Boyd; Clinton Stephens of Decatur; Dawn Anderson, 93, of Decatur; Coy Oneal, 91, of Decatur; and James Sherman, 63, of Decatur are pending at Hawkins-Decatur.
VISITATION for Sharon Hendricks, 80, of Decatur is 3-5 p.m. Friday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport.
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