DECATUR EDC BEGINS SEARCH FOR NEXT DIRECTOR — After more than five years leading Decatur’s economic development efforts, Kevin Holzbog will step down as executive director of the Decatur Economic Development Corporation on March 31, the organization announced in a press release Friday. Holzbog will take a new role as president of a Decatur-based family office for the Waggoner-Sauder family. He said he will replace longtime president Kerry Graham, who has managed the family’s office in Wichita Falls for many years. The office will relocate to Decatur, operate under a new name and focus on managing the family’s Wise County real estate assets and pursuing opportunistic value-creation opportunities. During Holzbog’s tenure, the DEDC recruited new businesses, supported expansions of existing industry and invested in land and infrastructure, efforts that resulted in new jobs and significant capital investment in Decatur, the DEDC release said. Read more online here.
ELEVATED FIRE THREAT — Near-record high temperatures are expected today, which along with dry conditions will support an elevated wildfire threat, according to the National Weather Service. Today’s high is expected to be around 74 degrees under sunny skies with an overnight low of 46.
SNIDER, GREEN CLAIM TSWA 4A TOP HONORS — Decatur volleyball coach Stormi Snider was announced as the 2025 Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers 4A Volleyball Coach of the Year Saturday. Decatur finished 42-7 in Snider’s second season, and tied for second in league play with Springtown at 11-3. However, the Lady Eagles dropped to third in the league standings after being swept by the Lady Porcupines in the teams’ tiebreaker battle — 25-21, 25-19, 25-21. In the postseason, the Lady Eagles racked up wins over Fort Worth Southwest (3-0), Stephenville (3-0), Canyon West Plains (3-0), Springtown (3-1) and Lindale (3-0), and claimed its seventh overall state title by defeating La Vernia, 3-1 — 19-25, 25-20, 25-18, 26-24 — Nov. 21 at Garland’s Curtis Culwell Center. Decatur sophomore outside hitter Ava Green brought home the 4A Volleyball Player of the Year award, along with the Lady Eagles’ lone First Team all-state bid. Decatur claimed a pair of spots on the Second Team all-state list, as senior Grace Fortune and junior Harper Smith grabbed setter and middle blocker selections, respectively. The Lady Eagles were represented on the Third Team all-state list by sophomore middle blocker Sayler Peck. Junior libero Hope Escobar was tapped as an all-state honorable mention libero. Read more online here.
YOUTH VOLLEYBALL — Wise County Youth Volleyball sign ups continue through Friday for 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grade boys and girls. Visit wisecountyyouthvolleyball.com or call Nancy at 817-821-9763.
GARDEN CLUB MEETING — Wise County Garden Club meets 11:30 a.m. Thursday for lunch and meeting at the Bridgeport Lions Club. Lunch will be brown bag lunch, with drinks, chips and dessert provided. The program will be “Pruning Basics” presented by Donna Smith.
BOYS BASKETBALL – Alvord (10-8, 1-0) and Chico (12-8, 0-1) will square off in the first District 13-2A Battle of Texas 1655 matchup 7:30 tonight at Chico High School. Decatur (7-9, 1-0) seeks its second 7-4A win in a home battle against league rival Krum at 7:30 p.m. Bridgeport (10-11, 0-1) will host Springtown at 7:30 p.m. In 10-3A, Paradise (19-2) opens its district schedule against Callisburg 7:30 p.m. at Callisburg High School. Boyd (12-10, 0-1) welcomes Santo in non-district action at 7:15 p.m. Slidell (14-6, 1-0) tips-off a 13-2A battle against Collinsville 7:30 p.m. at home. VCA (12-4) faces Mercy Culture Prep in its TAPPS 2A District 2 opener 7:30 p.m. in Fort Worth.
GIRLS BASKETBALL — Decatur (20-4, 3-0) takes on District 7-4A rival Krum for a showdown 6:15 p.m. at home. Bridgeport (15-10, 2-1) squares off against Springtown at 6:15 p.m. Boyd (10-13, 2-1) seeks its third league win in a 10-3A battle against Whitesboro 6:15 p.m. at Whitesboro High School. Paradise (19-4, 2-0) travels to face Callisburg in league play at 6:15 p.m. In 13-2A, Chico (14-8, 2-1) battles Alvord (0-22, 0-3) for the teams’ first Battle of Texas 1655 clash 6:30 p.m. at Chico High School. Slidell (12-8, 1-2) looks to draw even in league play against Collinsville 6:30 p.m. at home. VCA (1-8) begins its TAPPS 2A District 2 journey with a road contest against Mercy Culture Prep at 6 p.m.
BOYS SOCCER — Decatur will face Stephenville in the Eagles’ season-opening match 6 p.m. at Art Briles Stadium.
GIRLS SOCCER — Bridgeport opens its 2026 campaign with a battle against Kennedale 5 p.m. at Bull Memorial Stadium. Decatur (0-3) continues searching for its first win in a road battle against Stephenville 4 p.m. at Art Briles Stadium.
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP — If you care for, or care about, someone with Alzheimer’s, the Wise Alzheimer’s Support Group will have a virtual meeting 7 tonight. Learn from others and share your experiences. For information on how to participate in the meeting call Richard, 940-255-0244.
BLOOD DRIVE — Decatur Medical Lodge will host a Carter BloodCare blood drive 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today. Sign up at wcmess.com/donate1626.
FUNERALS — Service for Ronald William Webb, 76, of Henrietta is 2 p.m. Friday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
SERVICE for Dan B. Maeyers, 92, of Rhome is 11 a.m. Saturday at Rhome Church of Christ with burial at Deep Creek Cemetery. Family visitation is one hour prior to the service at the church. Hawkins-Decatur is handling arrangements.
NO SERVICE is scheduled for Eileen Toohey, 68, of Decatur. Hawkins-Decatur is handling arrangements.
SERVICES for Herbert Doody, 77, and Amy Louise Goode, 81, both of Decatur are pending at Hawkins-Decatur.
FUNERAL for Richard Milton, 72, of Bridgeport is 11 a.m. Thursday at Joplin Baptist Church with burial at Fairview Cemetery. Family visitation is one hour prior to service. Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport is handling arrangements.
SERVICE for Vickie Cumbie, 70, of Denton is pending at Hawkins-Bridgeport.
FUNERAL for Don “Big D” Stinnett, 78, of Runaway Bay is 2 p.m. Thursday at Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport with burial at Eastside Cemetery. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
NO SERVICE is scheduled for Shannon Lamb, 60, of Paradise. Hudson & Torres is handling arrangements.
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