DISTRICT TO CONSIDER PORTABLES TO ADDRESS OVERCROWDING — The Boyd School Board will vote whether or not to rent or purchase portable educational buildings to address its student overcapacity issues during tonight’s meeting scheduled for 5 p.m. The proposal comes after voters rejected the district’s $63 million, single-proposition bond proposal 680-607 — an approximate 53 to 47 percent margin of defeat — in the November general election. The bond’s rejection marked the second time in six months that voters turned down the proposal, as the plan was voted down 56 to 44 percent (383-297) in May.
GIRLS BASKETBALL RESULTS — Paradise (15-2) used a 6-0 record to claim the title at the Nocona tournament last week. The Lady Panthers knocked off Henrietta (73-28), Merit Bland (72-42), Saint Jo (68-23), Bridgeport (58-42), Jacksboro (33-32) and Nocona (69-34) on its championship run. Paradise’s Allie McCormick was selected as the tournament MVP, while Brittan Richey, Hartley Barnes and Renlee Longenbaugh were selected as all-tournament players. Decatur (12-4) suffered a 47-43 home loss to reigning 5A Division I state champion Denton Ryan Friday. Bridgeport (10-7) finished 2-3 at the Nocona tournament, defeating Saint Jo (67-10) and Henrietta (61-33) and losing to Jacksboro (42-39), Paradise and Merit Bland (39-28). Boyd (7-9) fell on the road to Waxahachie Life Friday, 53-32. Alvord (0-15) remains winless following a 50-26 loss to Henrietta Midway. Slidell improved to 8-5 after a 43-19 win over Petrolia.
BOYS BASKETBALL RESULTS — Paradise (13-1) went on a 4-0 run to claim the team title at the Krum tournament last week, earning wins against St. Aloysius College (Australia) (49-38), Aubrey (59-56) Trinity Christian Addison (56-54) and Krum (53-51). Cooper Jones, Max Jordan and Will McGregor were the Panthers’ all-tournament picks. Bridgeport (8-6) capped off a 4-1 run with a second-place finish at the Mesquite Pit tournament at Poolville High School. The Bulls earned four straight wins against Tolar (63-27), Seymour (55-43), Trinity Christian Willow Park (54-45) and Chico (50-45) before falling to North Crowley JV 47-45 in the championship game. Julius Johnson was selected to the all-tournament team. Decatur (6-6) went 3-1 at the Childress tournament, with wins over Munday (36-34), Elk City (Okla.) (55-45) and Idalou (38-36), and a loss to Amarillo JV (43-24). Boyd (11-4) brought home a 3-1 record from the Era tournament. The Yellowjackets defeated Emory Rains (69-43), Era (57-55) and Bellevue (63-56), and fell to Red River Home School (77-55). Chico (10-7) was 2-3 at the Mesquite Pit tournament with wins against Seymour (66-53) and Trinity Christian Willow Park (65-53), and losses to Bridgeport, Windthorst (56-28) and Poolville (54-53/OT). Slidell (13-5) was 3-1 at the Mesquite Pit tournament. The Hounds opened with a loss to Diamond Hill — Jarvis (55-51), but reeled off three straight wins against North Crowley JV (71-65), Poolville (47-30) and Windthorst (62-59). Also competing at the Mesquite Pit tournament, VCA (8-3) finished 3-2 with wins over Millsap (53-37), Grace Christian Academy (59-10) and Tolar (56-46), and losses to Poolville (65-56) and North Crowley JV (69-31). Alvord (7-3) earned a 47-31 win over Henrietta Midway Friday.
WARMING UP THIS WEEK — After a cold Sunday with overnight lows in the 20s, we should start to see a slight warm up today and even more through the week. Today’s high is expected to be around 48 degrees with an overnight low of 40. Highs the rest of the week are expected to be in the 60s with even higher temperatures for next weekend.
BLOOD DRIVE — A Carter BloodCare blood drive will be held 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. today at the Boonsville Community Center. Visit wcmess.com/donate121525 to sign up.
SANTA ON THE STREETS — Santa will continue his visit through Decatur by visiting neighborhoods near downtown Decatur (east of U.S. 81/287, west of U.S. Business 81/287, south of Walnut Street and north of Hale Street) beginning at 5 tonight. Santa will continue visiting parts of Decatur through Thursday.
STORYTIME WITH SANTA AND MRS. CLAUS — Rhome Community Library will host Storytime with Santa & Mrs. Claus 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Hear a story read by Santa, decorate cookies and enjoy hot chocolate, games, crafts and more. Wear your craziest Christmas sweater. Call 817-636-2767.
HOLIDAY MARKET — Aurora Community Market will hold a Holiday Market 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Aurora City Hall. The event is an opportunity to showcase local businesses.
DECATUR SCHOOL BOARD — The Decatur School Board holds its regular monthly meeting tonight, with a closed session at 5 p.m. followed by the open session at 6.
LOCAL MEAL SUPPORT — The Decatur Conference Center will offer family-style meals on Mondays through the end of December to address food insecurity amidst ongoing uncertainty about federal support for food assistance programs. Call 940-393-0280 to confirm availability. Weekly updates will be posted at the Decatur Conference Center Facebook page.
FUNERALS — Mass for Vaughn “Bonnie” Biel, 75, of Decatur is 10 a.m. today at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church. Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur is handling arrangements.
SERVICE for Mason Perrine, 24, of Bridgeport is pending at Hawkins-Decatur.
MEMORIAL service for Patricia Ann Outlaw, 88, of Runaway Bay is 2 p.m. Thursday at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport.
GRAVESIDE service for Betty Jean Rutledge, 94, of Paradise is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens in San Angelo. Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport is handling arrangements.
SERVICE for Cindy Carter, 71, of Chico is pending at Hudson & Torres.
MEMORIAL for Karen Sue Jackson of Bridgeport is pending.
SERVICE for Buena Rae (Bunny) Thomas McWhorter, 88, of Gribble Springs is 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church Sanger. She was the mother of Becky Askey of Decatur. Coker Funeral Home in Sanger is handling arrangements.
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