2 CRITICALLY HURT AT CONSTRUCTION SITE — Two men were flown to the hospital after falling approximately 30 feet from a boom lift at a construction site near Decatur Wednesday. The accident was reported around 8:40 a.m. in the 1700 block of Old Denton Road, just east of Decatur’s city limits. Wise County EMS Chief Randall Preuninger said the men were working on a large metal building from a boom lift when the scaffolding attached to the lift fell while it was elevated. “The scaffolding fell off the lift while in the air,” Preuninger explained, estimating the height of the fall at 30 feet or more. PHI Air Medical 10 and Air Evac Lifeteam 68 flew the patients to Medical City Denton. They were both in critical condition. Wise County EMS, Decatur Fire Department, the Wise County Sheriff’s Office and the Wise County Fire Marshal worked the scene.
POWER RESTORED IN DOWNTOWN DECATUR — Homes, businesses and government offices in a large chunk of Decatur temporarily lost power Wednesday morning. Oncor Area Manager Sabrina Easley said the outage affected 1,650 customers and included all of Downtown Decatur and areas north. The outage happened around 8:40 a.m. Easley said all power was restored by 10:30 a.m. The outage was caused by a failed piece of equipment. “We will change it out as soon as we get a new one delivered,” Easley said. “It should not cause any additional outages.” The Wise County Messenger was among the businesses affected, which delayed delivery of Wednesday’s printed Update.
CLACKLER WINS BOYS 5K AT 7-4A CHAMPIONSHIPS — After a silver finish last season, Decatur’s Tate Clackler won the gold medal in the District 7-4A boys 5K race Wednesday at Joe Wheeler Park, setting a new personal record time of 16:08.13. Clackler’s finish helped the Eagles place second (59) in the team stands and qualify for regionals. Decatur’s runners also included Rayson Siebeneck (sixth, 17:04.16), Olver Varela (15th, 17:46.13), Benjamin Bond (17th, 17:54.20), Daniel Luevano (20th, 18:01.66), Sebastian Torres (22nd, 18:12.67) and Gavin Grado (26th, 18:28.97). The Bridgeport Bulls won the team district title with 52 points. Xxavier Garza garnered the individual silver medal in 16:30. Bridgeport’s remaining runners were Brayden Del Rio (seventh, 17:05.46), Jared Contreras (12th, 17:30.14), David Duran (13th, 17:38.83), Julian Martinez (18th, 17:56.48), Jesus Rodriguez (23rd, 18:16.14) and Corey Lopez (25th, 18:22.48). In the girls 2-mile race, Decatur’s Maddyx Coffman finished second in 12:21.15, and led the Lady Eagles to the league title and a regional berth with 30 points. The Lady Eagles also consisted of Reagan Nicks (fourth, 12:35.08), Giselle Martinez (sixth, 12:54.68), Rainey Gokey (seventh, 13:00.15), Tessa Rogers (11th, 13:19.50), Kinlee Wheeler (12th, 13:21.60) and Skylar Sicking (15th, 13:33.18).
SLIDELL, ALVORD RUNNERS ADVANCE TO REGIONALS — The Slidell Hounds claimed the silver team finish with 45 points in the District 13-2A boys 5K race Monday at Alvord High School. Cash Luig led the team, securing the individual bronze in 17:13.15. Carter Pierce also ran in the top 10, placing eighth (17:41.05). The Hounds’ remaining regional qualifiers are Joshua Beard (11th, 18:02.19), Marshall Hooker (12th, 18:29.19), Mayson Taylor (15th, 19:02.96), Giovannie Peralta (20th, 19:59.60) and Tre Salinas (26th, 20:42.29). Alvord’s Hudson Kelly claimed an automatic bid following a ninth-place finish (17:55.42). In the girls 2-mile race, the Slidell Lady Hounds scored 74 points to take third and qualify for regionals. Slidell’s Cameron Brown was the Lady Hounds’ top runner, placing third in 12:40.43. Allison Weathers also ran in the top 10, clocking 13:01.42 to finish eighth. The Lady Hounds’ regional roster also includes Gonzalez (20th, 14:08.06), Paislee Pruett (23rd, 14:02.46), Isabelle Chavez (28th, 14:23.74), Haley McCasland (35th, 14:52.94), and Jaylene Umana (38th, 15:10.33). The Alvord Lady Bulldogs claimed two automatic regional berths — Sophie Sow (seventh, 12:58.38) and Cambrie Peoples (10th, 13:19.36).
CEMETERY MEETING — The Boonsville Community Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting Sunday in the Boonsville Community Center. A pot luck luncheon is at 1 p.m. followed by the business meeting. Contact Debra Wood, 940-393-9839.
FISH FRY — The Greenwood/Slidell Fire Department’s annual Fish Fry is 5 p.m. Saturday at the Slidell Fire Station, 152 County Road 2820. The event will feature live music by Roger Creager, food, raffle and live auction. Visit wcmess.com/fishfry101125 for online donations and raffle tickets.
BLOOD DRIVE — The John B. Denton Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will host a Carter BloodCare blood drive 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church Decatur. Visit wcmess.com/donate101125 to schedule an appointment.
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.
FOOTBALL — Decatur (3-2, 2-0) will face Fort Worth Diamond Hill-Jarvis in a District 5-4A Division I battle 7 tonight at Herman Clark Stadium. VCA (3-2) begins TAPPS 6-Man Division II District 2 play with a showdown against Prestonwood Christian Academy-North 7 p.m. at Patriot Stadium.
CROSS COUNTRY — Boyd and Paradise will run at the District 10-3A championships today. The varsity girls 2-mile race is at 8 a.m., followed by the boys 5K run at 8:30 a.m.
VOLLEYBALL — VCA (23-6-2, 11-0) tries for its 12th TAPPS 2A District 2 win, as the Lady Patriots travel to face Muenster Sacred Heart tonight at 6:30.
SLIDELL ELEMENTARY RIBBON CUTTING — Slidell ISD will celebrate the opening of its new elementary school with a ribbon cutting ceremony 6:30 tonight.
FUNERALS — Memorial service for Gary Sherman Peterson, 84, of Runaway Bay is 2 p.m. Saturday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
MEMORIAL service for Buel (McCombs) Self, 72, of Chico is 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport. Family visitation is one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
FUNERAL for Velda “Jean” Marlett, 84, of Sunset is 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Hawkins-Bridgeport. Family visitation is one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
NO SERVICE is scheduled for David Allen Isenberg, 67, of Bridgeport. Hawkins-Bridgeport is handling arrangements.
SERVICE for Ronald “Ronny” Williams, 74, of Perrin is 11 a.m. today at Grace Fellowship Church in Paradise. Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport is handling arrangements.
GRAVESIDE service for Barbara Bohannan, 71, of Bridgeport is 2 p.m. Monday at West Bridgeport Cemetery. Hudson & Torres is handling arrangements.
SERVICE for James “Jim” Nielson, 65, of Chico is 2 p.m. Oct. 23 at Hudson & Torres.
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