NEWARK PREPS FOR NEW MUNICIPAL COMPLEX — Newark City Hall and the Newark Fire Department may be on the move, soon. Last week, the city council approved a resolution authorizing a $10.5 million debt issuance to fund the construction of a municipal complex off Farm Road 3433, near the Family Dollar store that straddles the city limits and Newark’s extraterritorial jurisdiction. The $10.5 million in certificates of obligation will also go toward water infrastructure, including the construction of two 250,000-gallon water towers. The scope of the project also includes street and water system improvements. Revenue from the city’s water and wastewater sales will offset a portion of the project’s cost. Mayor Crystal Cardwell said the current plan is to house city offices, a city council chamber and the Newark Public Library in one building. The central building will also designate space for a yet-to-be-determined law enforcement agency, with current plans to dedicate one room for an officer. A second building on the site, estimated to be around 2.5 acres, will house Newark Fire Department. Read more online at wcmessenger.com.
RAIN COULD RETURN — Wise County could be due for more rain this evening, according to the National Weather Service. The NWS Fort Worth office forecast a 50 percent chance of showers and storms today, mainly after 4 p.m., with a high near 91. New rainfall amounts are predicted between three quarters and one inch. The forecase extends into tonight, where NWS forecast a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms before 10 p.m. Some storms could produce heavy rainfall.
SLIDELL GRADUATION — Slidell ISD’s Class of 2025 will perform commencement exercises tonight in the high school gym. Slide show begins at 6:30 p.m. with the ceremony at 7.
MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM — The Wise County Veterans Group will host a Memorial Day program 11 a.m. Monday at the Veterans Park in Decatur. The group will honor those men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
CHAMPIONS FOR CHILDREN LUNCH — The Children’s Advocacy Center for North Texas will host its Champions for Children Lunch for Wise and Jack counties 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 12 at the Decatur Conference Center. Dr. Lavinia Masters will be guest speaker. She is a childhood sexual assault survivor who has made it her life’s mission to advocate for other victims and bring about legislative change. Visit cacnorthtexas.org/lunch2025wj.
CHAMBER GOLF TOURNAMENT — The 37th Annual Decatur Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament is June 13 at Decatur Golf Club. There will be a morning and afternoon flight for the scramble tournament, and golfers will tee off either at 8 a.m. or 2 p.m. Registration is $100 for a single player or $400 for a foursome. The deadline to register is June 6. Call 940-627-3107 or visit decaturtx.com.
APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIP — The Bridgeport Women’s Club will give a $500 Non-Traditional Scholarship this year. Anyone going back to school to further their education is eligible. Contact Susan Coffman, 940-366-0186, for the application.
PLAYOFF BASEBALL — Boyd (31-5) will face New Diana in Game 1 of the 3A Division II Region II final series noon today at Dallas Baptist University. Alvord (21-7) battles Tom Bean in a 2A Division I Region II final series doubleheader at 5 and 7 p.m. at North Central Texas College in Gainesville.
CONGRATS, GRADS — The Wise County Messenger’s annual graduation special section is included in today’s paper. Pick up a copy on newsstands, or view it online at wcmessenger.com.
FUNERALS — Funeral for CRISTI SISCO STINNETT, 50, of Paradise is 11 a.m. Saturday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport with burial at Paradise Cemetery. Family visitation is an hour prior at the funeral home.
SERVICE is pending at Hawkins-Decatur for XINYI WANG SCOTT, of Carrollton.
SERVICE for JANINE “JIJI” LEWIS, 79, formerly of Decatur is 2:30 p.m. Thursday at St Barnabus United Methodist Church, 5011 W Pleasant Ridge Rd, Arlington. A reception will follow.
SERVICE for JACK SKIDMORE, 78, of Paradise is 2 p.m. Sunday at RISE Church in Decatur.
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