FREEZING TEMPERATURES CAUSE ISSUES WITH WATER TOWER — Extreme cold Monday morning resulted in the water tower on Thompson Street in Decatur releasing several hundred gallons of water. The release of water was due to a valve issue that was caused by the freezing temperatures, according to a City of Decatur press release. Water could be seen flowing down South Trinity Street near the Motel 6 parking lot, where some areas of the road and motel property were iced over. Some social media posts also indicated that the parking lot of Brandi’s Country Kitchen was flooded and began to ice over, leading to its closure Monday morning. “Due to the freezing weather conditions, the water runoff led to the formation of ice on side streets and parking lots in the immediate surrounding area,” the press release stated. “Decatur Police collaborated with the Water Department to manage traffic, ensuring the safety of residents and commuters.”
DEEP FREEZE CONTINUES — Wise County remains under a hard freeze warning until 10 a.m. today as the temperature had dipped to around 10 degrees just before day break. We are also in a wind chill advisory until noon. Temperatures will stay below freezing today with a high of 27 expected with an overnight low of 16. We’re expected to finally warm above the freezing mark Wednesday with an expected high of 45.
ERCOT ISSUES CONSERVATION APPEAL — For the second day in a row, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has issued a conservation appeal from 6-9 a.m. today as it is forecasting tight grid conditions with higher demand as Texans return to work and schools reopen.
LOST BATTALION MEMORIAL HIGHWAY CEREMONY — A ceremony designating a portion of U.S. 380 from Decatur to Jacksboro as the “Lost Battalion Memorial Highway” will take place at 2 p.m. today at Weatherford College Wise County. State Representative Dr. Lynn Stucky, State Senator Tan Parker, Wise County Judge J.D. Clark and other elected officials will be highlighted speakers at the ceremony.
WISE COUNTY SUPPORT GROUP LOCATION CHANGE — Due to a scheduling conflict, today’s meeting of the Wise County Support Group will be held at an alternate location. For January only, the group will meet at the Center for Emotional Wellness, 1602 W. Business U.S. 380 in Decatur. The meeting time will remain at 2 p.m. The meeting will return to the regular location at the Decatur Conference Center on the third Tuesday of each month starting in February. Call Angie at 940-393-3677.
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MEETING — The Wise County Genealogical Society will meet 5:30 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church in Decatur. This month’s topic is Basic Steps to Methodology, and the group will learn about the process and steps to conduct research starting with the preliminary survey to obituaries and death notices.
MOTHER SON DANCE — Bridgeport Parks and Recreation’s annual Mother Son dance is Saturday at the Bridgeport Community Center. Tickets are still available for the 7-8:30 p.m. dance. Cost is $12 per person over the age of 2. Visit bridgeport.recdesk.com for tickets. No tickets will be sold at the door. Call 940-683-3480.
WEATHER IMPACTS SOCCER SCHEDULES — Due to inclement weather, tonight’s games for the Decatur Eagles (3-1) and Lady Eagles (2-2-1) against Brownwood have been canceled. The weather also canceled a match for the Bridgeport Bulls (7-1-1) against Graham Monday. The Bridgeport Sissies (4-3-1) have moved their non-district battle against Denton to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Denton High School.
BOYS BASKETBALL — Decatur (16-8, 1-0) will host its District 8-4A home opener against Krum 7:30 p.m. tonight. Bridgeport (11-14, 1-0) returns home to battle Springtown at 7:30 p.m. In 10-3A, Boyd (11-14, 2-3) looks to draw even in league play with a road showdown against Callisburg at 7:30 p.m. Paradise (16-9, 5-0) seeks its fifth district win with a home matchup against Ponder at 7:30 p.m. Alvord (15-12, 4-1) will start the second round of 13-2A with a road game against Tioga at 7:30 p.m. Chico (5-21, 0-6) continues its search for its first league win by hosting Muenster at 8 p.m. Slidell (18-7, 4-0) will take on Gold-Burg in a 22-A contest 7:30 p.m. at Gold-Burg High School.
GIRLS BASKETBALL — Slidell (12-13) moved to 5-2 in District 22-A after Gold-Burg forfeited tonight’s scheduled game. Decatur (21-5, 3-0) seeks its fourth 8-4A victory in a home showdown against league rival Krum at 6:15 p.m. Bridgeport (19-8, 2-1) hosts Springtown at 6:15 p.m. Boyd (6-13, 2-5) will travel for a 10-3A battle against Callisburg at 6 p.m. Paradise (21-6, 7-0) is searching for its eighth district win in a top-tier 3A matchup against Ponder at 6 p.m. Alvord (11-14, 1-5) will face 13-2A foe Tioga 6:30 p.m. at Tioga High School. Chico (5-21, 0-6) resumes its search for a league victory by hosting Muenster at 6:30 p.m.
FUNERALS — Service for Bobbie Kayleen Cornstubble, 70, of Saginaw is 10:30 a.m. Friday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur. Family visitation is 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. MASS of Christian burial for Brandi Lyn Schedcik, 53, of Alvord is 10 a.m. Saturday at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Rosary is at 5:30 p.m. Friday, with visitation 6-8 p.m. at Hawkins-Decatur. MASS of Christian burial for Ray Ellen Phillips, 87, of Louisiana, formerly of Bridgeport, is 10 a.m. Thursday with rosary said at 9:30 a.m. at St. Francis Village Catholic Chapel in Crowley with graveside following at 2 p.m. at Chico Cemetery. Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport is handling arrangements. FUNERAL for Jeannie Gallop, 88, of Mineola is 1 p.m. Monday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd. SERVICE for Maria Anita Hernandez, 89, of Boyd is pending at Hawkins-Boyd. FUNERAL for Patsy Ruth (O’Dell) Worthington, 87, of Wizard Wells is 1 p.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church of Wizard Wells with burial at Wizard Wells Cemetery. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport. VISITATION for Charles Bradley “Red” Luther, 89, of Chico is 2-4 p.m. Sunday at his home. PRIVATE graveside service for Henry Hugh Graves, 86, of Decatur is Friday. Greenwood Mount Olivet Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
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