2 HURT IN POOLVILLE WRECK — A two-vehicle collision injured two people in far southwest Wise County Saturday morning. The wreck happened at 10:30 a.m. at the intersection of Texas 199 and Farm Road 920 and involved a passenger car and a pickup. The “T-bone” type collision resulted in two people being taken to hospitals, according to Wise County EMS Chief Randall Preuninger. The driver of the passenger car required extrication and was then flown to Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth with serious injuries by Air Evac Lifeteam 68, Preuninger said. The driver of the pickup was taken by ground ambulance to a hospital. Both lanes of Texas 199 were shut down for a brief time before the wreck could be cleared.
BOYS SOCCER PLAYOFFS RESULTS — Decatur (17-1-2) earned its first trip to the 4A Division I Region I final after a 2-0 regional semifinal shutout win over Waxahachie Life Friday. The Eagles’ goals were scored by Exequiel Caldera and Calvyn Kemp, while freshman goalkeeper Jayden Amaya turned in a clean sheet in his first postseason start. Decatur will face Lake Dallas 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Argyle High School. Bridgeport (19-3) will also advance to the fourth round following a 2-0 shutout win over Ferris in the 4AII Region I semifinals Friday. Jared Contreras and Xxavier Garza punched in one goal each for the Bulls, and goalkeeper Habram Medina registered a clean sheet in the net. Bridgeport takes on Brownwood 6 p.m. Tuesday at Art Briles Stadium in Stephenville.
GIRLS SOCCER PLAYOFFS RESULTS — Decatur (11-8) saw its campaign ended by Waxahachie Life for the second consecutive season in the 4A Division I Region I semifinals Friday after a 2-1 overtime loss. Decatur’s goal was scored by Braelyn Meador.
BASEBALL RESULTS — Paradise (16-3, 4-0) completed its District 10-3A rivalry sweep against Boyd (19-2, 4-2), earning a 10-0 shutout win at home Friday. The Panthers added a 24-3 non-district win against Fort Worth North Side Saturday. Alvord (13-5) improved to 2-0 in 10-2A after claiming its rivalry series win against Chico (1-10, 0-2) with a 15-0 victory. Decatur (12-6-1, 4-0) claimed its second 7-4A series sweep following a 20-0 Game 2 rout against Lake Worth. Bridgeport (6-13-1) dropped to 1-3 in the 7-4A standings after a 16-1 loss to Springtown. The Bulls added a 25-7 victory over Fort Worth Southwest Saturday. VCA (1-7, 0-4) remains winless in TAPPS 2A District 2 after a 19-6 Game 2 loss to Harvest Christian Academy.
SOFTBALL RESULTS — Decatur (8-7, 4-3) climbed above .500 on the season and in District 7-4A play with a 17-1 blowout win against Lake Worth Friday. Bridgeport (2-18) fell to 1-6 in the league standings after suffering a 17-6 loss to Castleberry. In 10-3A, Boyd (23-2, 7-0) opened its second half of district play by defeating Whitesboro, 4-1. Paradise (20-4-1, 5-2) also earned a win in its second half opener with an 18-0 shutout victory over Callisburg. Alvord (10-6-2, 2-2) drew even in 10-2A following a 15-0 shutout win over Era. Chico (1-4, 0-3) remains winless in league matchups after losing to Nocona, 17-2.
DECATUR COUNCIL DIALS BACK ROADWAY IMPACT FEES — The Decatur City Council approved a significant reduction to roadway impact fees last week, following recommendations from the Decatur Capital Improvement Advisory Committee. The committee began reviewing Decatur’s 2024 impact fee schedule last month after hearing concerns that the new roadway fees were making building in city limits unaffordable. With the updated ordinance, water and wastewater impact fees will remain unchanged on single-family residential homes, while the roadway fee will drop to $5,470. Previously, the impact fees for a single-family detached home were $4,780 for water, $9,078 for wastewater and $13,677 for roadways. Read more online here.
EGG HUNT AT THE LIBRARY — Decatur Public Library will host an Easter Egg Hunt 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Wednesday.
CHAMBER DIRECTOR POST STILL OPEN — The Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce is still accepting applications for executive director. Visit bridgeportchamber.org/local-jobs.
WATTS FUNDRAISER — A cornhole fundraiser for Danny Watts is noon to 5 p.m. Saturday at Villa Grande in Decatur. All proceeds will go towards medical expenses and travel for his cancer treatments. There will also be a silent auction.
FUNERALS — Memorial for LaTonne Sewalt Enright, 87, of Decatur is 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
GRAVESIDE service for Pamela J. Riley, 78, of Alvord is noon Tuesday at Justin Cemetery. Family visitation is one hour prior at the cemetery. Hawkins-Decatur is handling arrangements.
SERVICE for Charles Taylor, 75, of Decatur will be at a later date. Hawkins-Decatur is handling arrangements.
SERVICE for Kathy Durham, 81, of Newark is 1-4 p.m. April 25 at the Durham residence. Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd is handling arrangements.
FUNERAL for Ima Jean Vining, 99, of Newark is 2 p.m. Saturday at Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport with burial at Chico Cemetery. Visitation is 1 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.
FUNERAL for Pauline (Polly) Mantooth, 89, of Bridgeport is 2:30 p.m. today at Greenwood’s Live Oak Chapel in Fort Worth. Visitation is one hour prior to the service.
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