COUNTY ADOPTS NEW THOROUGHFARE PLAN — A document designed to guide and shape the expansion of local roadways amid rapid population growth was adopted by county commissioners Monday. The Wise Moves Thoroughfare Master Plan was approved following a public hearing that drew feedback from dozens of residents. Major routes targeted for relief include U.S. 380, U.S. 81/287 and Texas 114. The plan includes proposals for new north-south corridors, additional east-west connections and seven grade separations. Projects were divided into three tiers based on priority and timeline. Read more in today’s Wise County Messenger or online at wcmessenger.com.
SCHOOL GOES INTO LOCKDOWN AFTER PHONE CALL — Chico ISD went into a soft lockdown, or a “secure,” Wednesday after receiving a concerning phone call around lunch time, according to a letter from the district. The call was received by a staff member who immediately reported it, and the school’s resource officer called the sheriff’s office. Multiple officers were sent to the school to investigate and confirm that all buildings were safe. During this time, students continued to work in their classrooms, but no students or staff were allowed to go outside. The district said it cannot release more details until the investigation has concluded.
2 ARRESTED IN FIGHT OUTSIDE CONVENIENCE STORE — A pair of fights that broke out between two juveniles and their mothers in the Decatur QuikTrip parking lot Tuesday morning resulted in multiple arrests. Decatur Police Department responded to the disturbance in progress at the gas station shortly before 9 a.m. Bystander video that circulated online Tuesday showed two adult women grappling near the front of the convenience store at 701 W. Hale Ave., with two juveniles also engaged in combat in a nearby parking space. “It was an ongoing dispute between the daughters that carried over with the moms,” Decatur Police Chief Delvon Campbell said. A woman and a juvenile were arrested for misdemeanor assault.
FOREST SERVICE PROPOSES FEE INCREASE — The Caddo and Lyndon B. Johnson National Grasslands is proposing changes to recreation fees at a popular recreation site. The proposal would increase the day use fee at Black Creek Lake from $2 per vehicle to $5. The public may comment on the proposed recreation fee changes through April 30. Send comments to Caddo and Lyndon B. Johnson National Grasslands, Attention: Jeff Stoney, 1400 US Hwy 81/287, Decatur, TX, 76234 or by email at mailroom_r8_texas@usda.gov. Comments can also be provided online. Oral comments must be provided in person at the District Office to Jeff Stoney 8:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday–Friday or by calling 940-627-5475. Visit fs.usda.gov/r08/texas.
MZ BEE — The MZ Bee is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Alvord. Enjoy a day of crafting and fellowship. Call or text Donna at 940-393-8662.
BLOOD DRIVE — A Carter BloodCare blood drive will be held 1 to 5 p.m. Monday at the Boonsville Community Center. Visit wcmess.com/donate31626 to sign up.
AGGIE SCHOLARSHIP — The Aggie Mom Club is seeking scholarship applications for current Texas A&M students. Applications are open through April 6. For more information about the scholarship application and requirements, email tanyaledger@yahoo.com.
MOBILE PANTRY — Bridgeport Mobile Food Pantry is 8 to 10 a.m. today at Bridgeport First Methodist Church. There will be produce, meat and other items for at least 250 families. Volunteers are needed at the church 7 to 10 a.m. to unload the truck, package and distribute food and cleanup. Call 940-683-2780 for information.
BACK-TO-BACK CHAMPS SPECIAL SECTION — The Messenger celebrates the Decatur Lady Eagles’ second straight 4A Division I basketball state championship with a 9-page special section featured in today’s paper. The special edition includes stories and photos commemorating the team’s 58-54 overtime win over Waco La Vega last week at the Alamodome in San Antonio. The e-edition of the special section can also be viewed for free here.
FUNERALS — Service for Bobbie Alene Laing, 63, is 2 p.m. Friday at House of Prayer in Newark. Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur is handling arrangements.
MEMORIAL service for Maria Elena Baltierra, 62, of Decatur is 10 a.m.-noon Saturday at First Baptist Church in Alvord. Hawkins-Decatur is handling arrangements.
SERVICE for Bryan Thomas Truitt, 45, of Bridgeport is 10 a.m. Saturday at his residence. Hawkins-Decatur is handling arrangements.
MEMORIAL service for Phil Ryan Sr., 80, of Decatur is 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church in Decatur.
NO SERVICE is scheduled for Mike “Pup” Jones, 74, of Decatur. Hawkins-Decatur is arrangements.
SERVICE for Lynn Long, 78, of Decatur is pending at Hawkins-Decatur.
FUNERAL for Lana Antoinette Wildey, 84, of Runaway Bay is 2 p.m. Saturday at The Rock Church in Bridgeport with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport is handling arrangements.
VISITATION for Brad Garrison, 47, of Drumnadrochit, Scotland (formerly of Bridgeport), is 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport.
FUNERAL for Lori Hancock, 59, of Bridgeport is 10 a.m. Saturday at the First Methodist Church in Bridgeport with burial at Boonsville Cemetery. Visitation is 9 a.m. prior to the service at the church. Hudson & Torres is handling arrangements.
FUNERAL for Michael Davis, 69, of Bridgeport is 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hudson & Torres with burial at Eastside Cemetery. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
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