MAN GIVEN 40 YEARS FOR MURDER OF STEPSON — Joshua Earwood was sentenced to 40 years in prison Wednesday for the 2023 murder of his stepson. Earwood, 39, pleaded guilty to murder last week in the shooting death of 18-year-old Caleb White in their home near Briar Sept. 12, 2023. 271st District Judge Brock Smith delivered the sentence after a half-day hearing where prosecutors and Earwood’s attorney put on evidence and called witnesses. White’s mother, Ashley Earwood, testified about witnessing Joshua Earwood point a gun at her son in the dining room of their home and shoot him one time in the chest. Read more online here.
STORM CHANCES — Today’s forecast calls for a high near 92 with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon, increasing to 30 percent overnight.
CHAMBER LUNCHEON — The Decatur Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon is 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Decatur Conference Center. Decatur ISD Superintendent Taylor Williams will give a special presentation. RSVP by noon today.
HEALTH AND SAFETY EXPO — The Wise Seniors Health and Safety Expo is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Decatur Conference Center. It will feature health screenings, vendors, flu shots, mobile food pantry, bingo/lotteria party, door prizes, entertainment and more. The event benefits WCCA/Meals on Wheels Wise County. Contact Debbie Bounds, 817-899-8529.
CITY HALL RENOVATIONS — New Fairview City Hall will be closed Friday for staff development as the renovation of the lobby project begins. Call 817-638-8366 or visit newfairview.org.
DAR MEETING — The John B Denton Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet Saturday at the First Baptist Church of Decatur. The meeting begins at 10 a.m. with social time immediately prior at 9:30.
KIRK VIGIL — A memorial candlelight vigil for Charlie Kirk is 7 p.m. Sunday at the Wise County Court Center, 306 W. Main St. in Decatur. The event is being organized by Kope Hillary.
BREAKING NEW GROUND — A ground breaking ceremony for The Hub on Halsell is 4:30 p.m. Monday at 1102 Halsell St. in Bridgeport.
VOLLEYBALL — Chico (9-15) travels to face Perrin-Whitt in non-district action today at 4:30 p.m. VCA (18-6-2, 6-0) seeks its seventh TAPPS 2A win in a home battle against Bethesda Christian at 7 p.m.
CROSS COUNTRY — Northwest will run at the Braswell Invitational today at North Lakes Park in Denton.
MEDICARE CLASS — Decatur Public Library will host a Medicare class with Brian Ege 5:30 p.m. today. Ege will provide guidance and answer questions about Medicare coverage and options.
HORTICULTURE CLUB — The Wise County Horticulture Club will meet 6 tonight at the Wise County Fairgrounds. Guest speaker is Diana Hatch, a Texas Master Naturalist from the Elm Fork Chapter, specializing in entomology. She will give a talk on “Good Bugs in the Garden,” highlighting beneficial insects and their important roles in healthy garden ecosystems.
FUNERALS — Service for Barbara L. Williams, 83, of Decatur/Alvarado is 11 a.m. Saturday at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Decatur with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Family visitation is one hour prior to service at the funeral home.
GRAVESIDE service for Etta Forrest, 92, of Arlington is 11 a.m. Friday at West Bridgeport Cemetery. Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport is handling arrangements.
MEMORIAL service for Dorothy Fern Dale, 90, of Bridgeport is 10 a.m.-noon Saturday at Twin Oaks Assembly of God in Bridgeport. Hawkins-Bridgeport is handling arrangements.
VISITATION memorial for Victor Don Cottrell, 77, of Paradise is 11a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Hawkins-Bridgeport.
GRAVESIDE service for Michele Cagle, 71, of White Settlement is 11 a.m. Saturday at Boyd Cemetery. Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd is handling arrangements.
GRAVESIDE service for Reba Rivera, 64, of Boyd is noon Monday at Boyd Cemetery. Family visitation is 11-11:45 a.m. at Hawkins-Boyd.
MEMORIAL service for William Rex Burris, 66, of Bridgeport is 3 p.m. Sept. 26 at Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport. Visitation is 2 p.m. Friday, one hour prior to the service, at the funeral home.
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