ALVORD SUPERINTENDENT ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT PLAN — Dr. Randy Brown, Alvord ISD’s longtime superintendent, will retire at the end of the school year, the district leader announced Tuesday. Brown has spent 34 years in education, including the past 11 leading Alvord ISD. In a phone interview Tuesday, Brown said his decision to retire from school administration came down to timing, family and his interest in pursuing a second career. “We came here 11 years ago, and it wasn’t necessarily our plan to stay here for 11 years,” Brown said. “But Alvord ISD has been a great place for our family. My wife works here as the school nurse. My oldest son graduated from here and is now a teacher and a coach. My youngest is graduating this year, so that will be kind of like a graduation for both of us.” Brown will continue to lead the district through the end of the school year and assist with the transition until the next superintendent is hired. Read more online here.
LAKE BRIDGEPORT HOUSE FIRE — A home near Lake Bridgeport was heavily damaged in a fire Tuesday. The fire in a double-wide mobile home in the 100 block of Minnow Street was reported just after 11 a.m. First units on the scene reported heavy smoke showing. Firefighters were able to quickly get the fire under control. Responding fire departments included Lake Bridgeport, Bridgeport and Runaway Bay along with Wise County EMS and the Wise County Fire Marshal’s Office.
GIRLS BASKETBALL RESULTS — Bridgeport (22-12, 9-3) shook up the District 7-4A standings following a 43-41 upset home win over Burkburnett Tuesday. Decatur (29-4, 12-0) remains unbeaten in league play after blowing out Eagle Mountain at home, 72-29. Paradise (26-4, 9-0) survived a scare, collecting a 43-41 road win against Ponder. Boyd (12-18) is 4-6 in the district standings following a 43-41 loss to Whitesboro. Chico (20-12, 7-5) dominated Era 52-24 to secure its seventh 13-2A win. Slidell (15-14, 4-7) dropped a 37-27 league battle to Lindsay, while Alvord (0-31, 0-12) suffered an 86-26 defeat against Muenster. VCA (11-10) is 9-2 in TAPPS 2A District 2 after handling Bethesda Christian School, 41-33.
BOYS BASKETBALL RESULTS — Decatur (9-17) fell to 3-7 in District 10-3A following a 56-32 loss to Eagle Mountain Tuesday. Bridgeport (14-16, 4-6) was tripped up by Burkburnett in a league skirmish, 99-56. In 10-3A, Boyd (16-14, 3-5) earned its third district win with a 59-42 victory over Whitesboro. Paradise (26-2, 7-0) squeaked by rival Ponder in a road battle, 41-40. Chico (17-12, 5-5) drew even in the 13-2A standings with a 62-49 victory over Era. Slidell (22-6) improved to 9-0 in league play after blowing out Lindsay, 58-34. Alvord (10-17, 1-9) dropped its ninth straight district contest after a 57-35 loss to Muenster. VCA (22-6) defeated Bethesda Christian School 51-36 to improve to 10-1 in TAPPS 2A District 2.
BOYS SOCCER RESULTS — Decatur (8-0-2, 1-0) earned its first District 4-4A victory by holding on to defeat Mineral Wells Tuesday, 3-2. Bridgeport (10-2, 1-0) also found the win column in their first league outing, clinching a 7-0 shutout win against Graham.
GIRLS SOCCER RESULTS — Decatur (3-6, 1-0) collected a 6-0 shutout win against Mineral Wells in its District 4-4A opener Tuesday. Bridgeport (2-7, 0-1) suffered a 6-0 loss to Graham.
HEALTHY COOKING — The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will present the Cooking Well for a Healthy Blood Pressure Series beginning Tuesday, Feb. 17 and continuing Feb. 24 and March 10. All classes are at 9:30 a.m. Cost is $30. The series is focused on helping individuals prevent and manage high blood pressure through education on healthy eating and lifestyle changes. Each session includes a hands-on cooking experience and supportive educational resources to keep you on track. Classes will be held at the Wise County Extension Office: 206 S. State Street in Decatur. Space is limited so call 940-627-3341 to reserve your spot.
DINNER AND AUCTION — Boyd Area Buyers Association will host its annual Jimmy Ware Dinner and Auction 6 p.m. Saturday at Boyd High School. The event supports the association and Boyd students and their FFA, FCCLA and 4-H projects.
WEDNESDAY BASKETBALL — Paradise will face Callisburg in a pair of rescheduled District 10-3A games tonight due to Winter Storm Fern last week. The Lady Panthers battle the Ladycats at 6 p.m., followed by the Panthers against the Wildcats at 7:15 p.m. Slidell will take the court for two 13-2A make-up games against Collinsville at Collinsville High School. The Lady Hounds square off against the Lady Pirates at 5 p.m., while the Hounds take on the Pirates at 6:30 p.m.
GARDEN CLUB MEETING — The Wise County Garden Club meets 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Bridgeport Lions Club. The program will be Spring Vegetable Gardening, presented by Sharon Abner. Call Diane Cockrell at 940-210-8428.
FUNERALS — Memorial service for Michael Dell Cooper, 69, of Rhome is 2 p.m. Saturday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
MEMORIAL for Paul Hilton, 79, of Decatur will be held at a later date. Hawkins-Decatur is handling arrangements.
SERVICES for Beverly Bradley, 92, and Virginia Renfro, 99, both of Decatur are pending at Hawkins-Decatur.
NO SERVICE is scheduled for Melissa Ann Johnson, 71, of Rhome. Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport is handling arrangements.
SERVICES for Rozell Loper, 91, of Bridgeport and Donella Benham, 90, of Decatur are pending at Hawkins-Bridgeport.
FUNERAL for Janice Phillips, 87, of Bridgeport is 2 p.m. Thursday at Bible Baptist Church in Bridgeport with burial at Thomas Cemetery. Visitation is 5-7 tonight at Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport.
MEMORIAL service for Brent Parker, 58, of Prosper is 10:30 a.m. Feb. 14 at Zion Valley Cumberland Church in Chico. Hudson & Torres is handling arrangements.
SERVICE for Terry Baker, 75, of Paradise is noon Friday at Grace Fellowship Church in Paradise.
SERVICE for Joseph McKinney is 2 p.m. Saturday at Rise Church in Decatur with visitation following.
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