BODY FOUND NEAR DECATUR HIGH SCHOOL — The body of an unidentified woman was found near Decatur High School Monday morning. “There was a body found [Tuesday] morning by a farmer walking the fence line,” Decatur Police Department Captain Keith Hilton said. “The body was right at the fence. It was a female, but her age and race are unknown due to massive decomposition. We did not recover any form of ID at the scene. The evidence tells us she may have been a transient, but that’s all of the information we have right now.” The body was sent to the Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office for identification. Investigators believe there appears to be no connection between the woman and Decatur High School, and foul play was not suspected at the scene. Decatur ISD alerted parents via email of law enforcement activity at the school’s property line. “Students and staff remained safe and secure throughout the investigation, and we are grateful to our families for their patience,” the statement read. Read more online here.
MORE THAN 200 VOTES ALREADY CAST — Early voting began Monday, and 228 ballots were cast at the four early voting locations around Wise County. Early voting in the Nov. 4 election continues 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at the main early voting location in the Women’s Building at the Wise County Fairgrounds, 3101 S. Farm Road 51, Decatur; Boyd Community Center, 420 E. Morton Ave.; Bridgeport Community Center, 1102 Lawdwin Ave.; and Alvord City Hall, 215 W. Elm.
BURN BAN IN EFFECT — Dry and breezy conditions following an overnight cold front have created an elevated wildfire threat across the area today. The county’s burn ban is in effect. No outdoor burning is allowed. It will be cooler today with a high around 78 under sunny skies with an overnight low of 51.
WRECK VICTIM DIES — The driver of a vehicle that crashed in a Decatur residential neighborhood last week has died from his injuries. Marcos Dominguez Coronado, 69, of Bridgeport died Friday morning at a Denton hospital from injuries sustained in a wreck Oct. 14 in the 800 block of College Avenue. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office said Coronado died from blunt force injuries related to the wreck.
STOLTZ, MCCORMICK PUNCH STATE TICKETS — Paradise freshman Taryn Stoltz and sophomore Allie McCormick turned in top 10 finishes and earned individual state berths in the 3A Region II girls 2-mile race Monday at Arlington’s Harold Patterson Sports Complex. Stoltz placed fifth in 12:25.48 to claim her first state bid, while McCormick secured her second straight state berth, running 12:32.04 for eighth. The Lady Panther duo will run at the 3A state championship meet Oct. 31 at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock. Read more online here.
FIRE SAFETY STORYTIME — Families are invited to Decatur Public Library 10:15 a.m. Wednesday for a special Fire Safety Storytime where families can learn important fire safety tips in a fun, engaging way. The Decatur Fire Department will share safety demonstrations and let kids explore a real emergency vehicle. Call 940-393-0290.
SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS APPLICATIONS — Rhome Spirit of Christmas applications are now available at Rhome City Hall. Applications must be returned by Nov. 28, and child must reside in the 76078 zip code.
FALL FAIR — A Fall Fair is 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at CrossRoads Church in Decatur. It will include carnival rides, trunk or treat, food trucks and live music.
CROSS COUNTRY — The Decatur Lady Eagles (Maddyx Coffman, Reagan Nicks, Giselle Martinez, Tessa Rogers, Kinlee Walker and Skylar Sicking), Decatur Eagles (Tate Clackler, Rayson Siebeneck, Olver Varela, Benjamin Bond, Daniel Luevano, Sebastian Torres, Gavin Grado) and Bridgeport Bulls (Xxavier Garza, Brayden Del Rio, Jared Contreras, David Duran, Julian Martinez, Jesus Rodriguez and Corey Lopez) will compete at the 4A Region I championships today at Mae Simmons Park in Lubbock. Northwest’s Zoe Banis will also run at Mae Simmons Park in the 6A Region I championships. The Slidell Lady Hounds (Cameron Brown, Allison Weathers, Julissa Gonzalez, Paislee Pruett, Isabelle Chavez, Haley McCasland and Jaylene Umana), Alvord Lady Bulldogs (Sopie Sow and Cambrie Peoples), Slidell Hounds (Cash Luig, Carter Pierce, Joshua Beard, Marshall Hooker, Mayson Taylor, Giovannie Peralta, Tre Salinas) and Alvord’s Hudson Kelly will run at the 2A Region II championships at Arlington’s Harold Patterson Sports Complex.
VOLLEYBALL — Decatur (35-5, 10-2) travels to face Krum in a District 7-4A showdown tonight at 6. Bridgeport (9-27, 1-11) takes on Springtown 6 p.m. at home. In 10-3A, Boyd (28-9, 10-0) and Paradise (25-12, 6-4) square off in the second Battle of Texas 114 rivalry match 6 p.m. at Paradise High School. Alvord (18-18, 4-4) welcomes Lipan for a 9-2A skirmish at 6 p.m. Chico (13-20, 3-5) square off against Lindsay 6 p.m. at Lindsay High School. Northwest (23-11, 10-4) travels to Byron Nelson for a 4-6A match at 6 p.m.
FUNERALS — Graveside service for Tammie Lipham King, 63, of Decatur is 10 a.m. Thursday at East Bridgeport Cemetery. Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur is handling arrangements.
NO SERVICE is scheduled for Oma Gene King, 82, of Plano. Hawkins-Decatur is handling arrangements.
FUNERAL for Bobbie Lucille Morris, 91, of Chico is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Morris Memorial Methodist Church in Chico with burial at Cumby Cemetery. Family visitation is 6-8 tonight at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport.
MEMORIAL service for Bobby C. Jones, 84, of Jacksboro is 10 a.m. Saturday at Hawkins-Bridgeport.
SERVICE for Melissa Dokey, 56, of Ranger is pending at Hawkins-Bridgeport.
SERVICE for James “Jim” Nielson, 65, of Chico is 2 p.m. Thursday at Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport.
GRAVESIDE service for Ann S. Logue, 82, of Decatur is 11 a.m. today at Sand Hill Cemetery in Decatur. Hudson & Torres is handling arrangements.
GRAVESIDE service for Marcos Dominguez Coronado, 69, of Bridgeport is 10 a.m. Saturday at the Mexican Cemetery in Bridgeport. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Hudson & Torres.
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