STORM CHANCES CONTINUE — Parts of Wise County saw more than a half-inch of rain Wednesday, and we could see more today. The forecast includes a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon, according to the National Weather Service. Severe weather is not expected today, but lightning and gusty winds will be possible with stronger storms. Otherwise it will be mostly cloudy with an unseasonably warm high of 77 degrees. Rainfall totals from yesterday and overnight included 0.64 of an inch (with hail up to quarter-size) in Alvord, 0.22 in Bridgeport and 0.1 in Decatur. Wise County EMS Medic-8 is set to assist Emergency Medical Task Force 2 after Texas mobilized resources yesterday ahead of anticipated severe weather this week. Medic-8 is currently staged in Hood County awaiting deployment wherever needed. “We maintain 100 percent staffing in the county and will have extra staffing as the weather passes by,” Wise County EMS Chief Randall Preuninger said. “…The state is watching the weather and will be moving them. At this point, the destination is not known.”
SOCCER RESULTS — The Bridgeport Bulls (15-3, 6-1) earned their sixth District 4-4A victory with a 2-1 win over Burkburnett Wednesday. In the girls game, the Sissies (3-13, 0-6) suffered a 7-0 loss to the Lady Bulldogs.
TODAY’S YOUTH FAIR SCHEDULE — Today’s activities at the Wise County Youth Fair include the market swine show at 8 a.m., the market lamb show at 1 p.m. followed by the breeding boer goat show and the market wether show. Agricultural product identification is at 4 p.m. and the 4-H parade of fashion is 6:30 p.m.
WE ARE DECATUR DAY — The Decatur Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 leadership class is seeking eligible projects and volunteers for its annual community beautification event, We Are Decatur Day. The community-wide day of service runs from 8:30-11:30 a.m. April 11. Volunteers and members of the leadership class will hit the city with list of projects, like mowing lawns of the elderly and other hands-on improvement projects. To sign up or request some assistance, visit tinyurl.com/decserviceday.
CITY HALL CLOSURE — Alvord City Hall will be closed 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today for training.
CHAMBER AWARDS BANQUET — The Chico Chamber of Commerce’s annual Awards Banquet is 6:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Chico Community Room, 400 S. Hovey St. Tickets are $35 each or $150 for a table of six. Contact Leslie Woodson, 720-937-5866 or Sherry Raley, 940-393-2062.
WRITERS GROUP MEETING — Gather with fellow writers at Decatur Public Library’s Writer’s Group 5:30 p.m. today. Bring your own work to get constructive feedback, or just be a part of a thoughtful creative space. Call 940-393-0290.
CONSERVATIVES MEETING — Wise County Conservatives meet 7 tonight at Trinity Fellowship Church in Decatur. Guest speaker is Constitution coach and founder of Patriot Academy, Rick Green.
BLOOD DRIVE — Wise County EMS will host a Carter BloodCare blood drive 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday at Decatur City Hall. Visit wcmess.com/donate3626.
TRACK — Decatur is competing at the Steve Goben Invitational today at Burleson High School. Bridgeport, Boyd, Paradise, Alvord and Chico will participate in the Boyd Relays at Boyd High School.
BASEBALL — Decatur (5-3-1) will open play at the Graham tournament today. Bridgeport (2-8-1), Boyd (10-0) and Paradise (8-1) are slated to battle in the Walker Stallcup Memorial tournament. Alvord (4-1) is headed to the Poolville tournament.
SOFTBALL — Decatur (6-3, 2-0) and Bridgeport (1-9, 0-2) will start participating in the Graham tournament today. Alvord (7-3-1) is at the Eula tournament.
FUNERALS — Service for Charles Heaberlin, 95, of Decatur is 11 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church in Decatur with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur is handling arrangements.
SERVICE for Patricia “Patty” Rogers, 78, of Decatur is 1-3 p.m. Saturday at Hawkins-Decatur.
FUNERAL for Reginald Valdez, 76, of Decatur is 1 p.m. Sunday at Hawkins-Decatur with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Family visitation is 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
MASS of Christian burial for Maria de Jesus Rivas, 91, of Decatur is 10 a.m. Monday at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Decatur with burial following at Oaklawn Cemetery. Family visitation and rosary is 5-7 p.m. Sunday at Hawkins-Decatur.
MEMORIAL service for Maria Elena Baltierra, 62, of Decatur is March 14 at First Baptist Alvord, time pending. Hawkins-Decatur is handling arrangements.
FUNERAL for Margaret Louise Cowart, 89, of Fort Worth is 4 p.m. Thursday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd. Family visitation is two hours prior to the service at the funeral home.
MEMORIAL service for Linda Nell Stogner, 75, of Decatur is 2 p.m. Saturday at Hawkins-Boyd.
SERVICE for William Woolaver, 91, of Decatur is pending at Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport.
SERVICE for Yvonne Marie Beebe, 84, of Runaway Bay is 3 p.m. March 15 at Community Church in Decatur.
SERVICE for Calvin Coolidge Keith Jr., 76, of Springtown is 2 p.m. Saturday at White’s Family Funeral Home in Springtown.
MEMORIAL service for Montral (Ard) Hendrix, 75, of Paradise is 10 a.m. Saturday at Paradise Church of Christ in Paradise.
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