STUDY RECOMMENDS $6 BILLION FOR 287 IMPROVEMENTS — A Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) study over a year in the making has been completed, and its results could mean major upgrades for U.S. 287, especially in Wise County, and possibly a future interstate status. The final report from TxDOT and the U.S. 287 Corridor Study determined a need for more than $6 billion worth of improvements in the Fort Worth District, which includes Wise and Tarrant counties. The potential improvements include bolstered safety, connectivity and mobility in Wise County. Fifteen total projects were recommended in Wise County. It was the most of any one county in the corridor study that stretches across 671 miles in Texas, encompassing nine TxDOT districts, 55 counties, 68 adjacent cities, and more than eight million people. Read more in the current issue of the Wise County Messenger or online here.
SEARCH FOR MISSING WOMAN CONTINUES — The Wise County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the disappearance of a woman who has been missing for two weeks. Monica Sanford, 48, was last seen in the area of Cuba Road and County Road 3225 in the Bridgeport area Aug. 24, WCSO Chief Deputy Eric Debus said. “Investigators with the Wise County Sheriff’s Office along with the Texas Rangers, are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of Monica,” Debus said. According to the description provided by the WCSO, Sanford is 5-foot-6-inches tall and 260 pounds with long brown hair and hazel eyes. She was last seen wearing a gray tank top and blue jeans. Anyone with information on Sanford’s whereabouts, or has information related to her disappearance, is asked to call the WCSO at 940-627-5971.
FOOTBALL RESULTS — Paradise (2-0) used a big second half to claim its second win of the season, securing a 47-20 win over Godley Friday. Boyd is 2-0 for the first time since 2020 after a 26-21 home win against Jacksboro. Alvord (1-1) suffered a 21-9 loss to Lindsay. Despite leading 13-0, Decatur (1-0) drew a no contest against Denison due to inclement weather. Friday’s storms also caused the cancelation and no contest billing for Bridgeport’s battle against Bowie, as well as Chico’s Week 2 bout against Trenton. The Bulls (0-1) were trailing the Jackrabbits 21-14 when the game was called shortly after the start of the third quarter, while the Tigers led the Dragons (1-0) at halftime, 20-0.
VOLLEYBALL RESULTS — Decatur (25-3) moved to No. 4 in the Texas Association of Girls Coaches 4A state poll after defeating Grapevine Friday (17-25, 25-14, 25-20, 25-1), and a pair of wins at the Showdown at Sundown dual against Peaster (25-17, 25-17, 19-25, 25-9) and Argyle Liberty Christian (20-25, 25-15, 25-15) Saturday. Bridgeport (8-16) suffered a 4-set loss to Valley View, 25-12, 24-26, 25-15, 25-22. In 3A, Boyd (17-9) earned a sweep against Mineral Wells (25-13, 25-8, 25-14), while Paradise (19-8) knocked off Nocona in four sets (25-22, 23-25, 25-23, 27-25). Alvord (8-10) was swept in a 2A bout against Collinsville (25-19, 25-15, 25-19). Ranked 20th in TGCA’s 6A poll, Northwest (16-7, 3-0) claimed a non-district win over Chisholm Trail (25-8, 28-26, 23-25, 25-11).
CHAMPIONSHIP CELEBRATION — After waiting more than six months following their first state title win, the Decatur Lady Eagles will receive their championship rings during a ceremony 9:45 a.m. today at Decatur High School’s gymnasium. In coach Drew Coffman’s third season, the Lady Eagles (36-2) captured their third state tournament berth (1951, 1961, 2025). Decatur denied Waco La Vega a third straight title with a 53-41 win Feb. 28 inside the Alamodome in San Antonio. Read more online here.
RAINFALL REPORT — Rainfall totals from the weekend included 0.84 of an inch in Decatur and 0.44 in Alvord. It was a cool start this morning with temperatures dipping to 55 degrees in Wise County. Today’s high is expected to be 83 degrees under sunny skies with a low around 60. Temperatures are expected to slowly warm into the 90s by the latter half of the week.
REPUBLICAN WOMEN MEETING — The Wise Republican Women will hold their monthly meeting 6 tonight in the Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Courtroom at the Wise County Law Enforcement Center in Decatur. District Attorney James Stainton will be guest speaker. Meetings are also livestreamed on Facebook. Call 214-289-9857.
LEARN ABOUT MEDICARE — Wes Carter, Medicare Advisor, will be at the Decatur Public Library 12:30 p.m. Tuesday to provide helpful information and answer questions about Medicare coverage and options.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING — The Paradise Historical Society meets 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Paradise Methodist Church fellowship building. The meeting will feature the annual Paradise Oral Historian presentation given by Edna Wood, followed by refreshments and a business meeting where discussion will include the “JW Mann and the Hill Gang” play and the Paradise Main Street Festival.
9/11 SERVICE — A 9/11 Remembrance and Celebration of Unity service will be held 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Aurora City Hall, 320 Derting Road. Firefighters, police officers, paramedics and emergency personnel are invited for a special evening to honor the courage, sacrifice and unity displayed by first responders on Sept. 11, 2001. Email kgilbert@auroratexas.gov for more information or to RSVP your entity.
FUNERALS — Service for Anna Wilson, 78, of Decatur is pending at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
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