POTENTIAL GAS STATION SITE AT STANDSTILL — An Allsup’s location that was in the works in Paradise has not materialized due to a dispute regarding a large pile of dirt and road material owned by TxDOT. Ray Alexander was in negotiations with Allsup’s to sell his property and build a location at FM 51 and Texas 114. In front of his property, there is a TxDOT right of way where there is a 25,000 ton pile of dirt and road material, also called millings. As Allsup’s entered a 90-day closing, they pulled out due to uncertainty surrounding the pile, which would block the gas station from view. Alexander went to commissioners to seek action, but the county’s hands were tied due to the pile being state property. TxDOT spokesperson Michael Peters said they are exploring options to reduce the stockpile. Alexander said he is considering filing a lawsuit in an attempt to get the situation resolved. Read more in the upcoming edition of the Wise County Messenger or online here.
COMMUNITY GARDEN GRAND OPENING — The grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting for the Bridgeport Community Garden, located at Payne Park (409 W. Cates) is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. The Bridgeport Community Garden provides residents healthy food options and serves as an education tool. Thanks to the help of more than 350 volunteers and local organizations, the garden has yielded well over 500 pounds of produce for distribution since planting first began in April 2023. Read more online here.
PLAYOFF SOCCER RESULTS — The Bridgeport Bulls (19-4-1) were knocked out of the 4A playoffs in the regional quarterfinals by Diamond Hill-Jarvis 3-1 Tuesday at Weatherford High School.
SOFTBALL RESULTS — Decatur (7-14-1, 4-1) picked up its fourth District 8-4A win Tuesday by blowing out Lake Worth, 11-1. Bridgeport (6-11, 3-2) outlasted Springtown in eight innings, 3-2. Chico’s 9-2A road battle against Perrin-Whitt was postponed due to field conditions. A make-up date has yet to be announced.
BASEBALL RESULTS — Decatur (16-6) improved to 5-0 in District 8-4A with a 9-3 win against Krum Tuesday. Bridgeport (3-7, 1-4) earned its first league win by defeating Lake Worth, 4-1. In 10-3A, Boyd (19-2-1) moved to 7-0 after a 29-1 blowout win over Pilot Point. Paradise (14-8, 5-2) routed S&S, 23-1. Alvord (10-5) is 6-1 in 10-2A following a 19-1 victory over Nocona. Chico (4-10, 0-7) remains winless in league play after dropping a 3-2 loss to Saint Jo.
FFA SPRING PLANT SALE — Decatur FFA is hosting a Spring Plant Sale 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at the Decatur High School greenhouse, 750 E. Eagle Summit Dr. Plant purchases will help support your local Decatur agriculture program and FFA chapter. For questions, contact Kristen Stockard at kristen.stockard@decaturisd.us.
CONSERVATIVES MEETING — Wise County Conservatives meet Thursday at Rise Church in Decatur. Nate Schatzline, HD 93, and Mitch Little, GOP nominee for HD 65, will be guest speakers. Social begins at 6:30 p.m. and meeting starts at 7. Visit wiseconservatives.com for more information.
DISTRICT TRACK MEETS — Decatur and Bridgeport will compete in the District 8-4A track and field championships today and Thursday at Springtown’s Porcupine Stadium. Boyd and Paradise are participating in the 10-3A championships today and Thursday at Whitesboro High School. Alvord and Chico are scheduled to take part in the 10-2A championships today at Lindsay High School. Northwest will battle at the 5-5A championships today and Thursday at Aledo High School.
BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC — Angel’s Home Health will host a blood pressure clinic 9:15 a.m. Thursday at the Decatur Owls Senior Center, 1200 N. Miller St. in Decatur.
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME — Preschool children are invited to the Rhome Community Library Story Time held the first and third Wednesdays of every month, September-May. Story Time is held in the Activity Room behind the library from 10-10:45 a.m. In addition to stories, children learn letters and numbers, days of the week, seasons, months and experience music, movement, fingerplay and crafts. The library provides a snack to all children in attendance. There is no charge to participate. This event is open to the general public.
FUNERALS — Service for Tracey Austin Ivy, 49, of Whitesboro is 11 a.m. today at First Baptist Church in Decatur with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur is handling arrangements.
FUNERAL for Ethel Allene Robinson, 77, of Bridgeport is 2 p.m. today at Pleasant View Baptist Church in Bridgeport with burial at Thomas Cemetery. Hawkins-Decatur is handling arrangements.
FUNERAL for Rosemary Jones, 75, formerly of Alvord is 10 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church in Alvord with burial at Alvord Cemetery. Family visitation is 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Hawkins-Decatur.
SERVICES for Shirley Morgan-Fortenberry, 88; Jerry Yates, 90; and Jon Carol Carsey, 81, all of Decatur; and Michelle Whisenhunt, 59, of Poolville are pending at Hawkins-Decatur.
MASS of Christian burial for Steven Lee Perez, 25, of Bridgeport is Saturday at St. John the Baptizer Catholic Church in Bridgeport with burial at East Bridgeport Cemetery. Family visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport.
SERVICE for Marcia Webb, 86, of Chico is pending at Hawkins-Bridgeport.
GRAVESIDE service for Inez “Nana” Lee, 100, of Paradise is 2 p.m. Thursday for family and friends at Paradise Cemetery. Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport is handling arrangements.
SERVICE for Linsey Marshall, 41, of Chico is pending at Hudson & Torres.
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