SENATE BILL COULD CLOSE LOCAL BUSINESS — Consumable hemp products containing THC may soon be outlawed in Texas under Senate Bill 3, unless the legislation is vetoed by Gov. Greg Abbott. While products used recreationally are the target of the ban, the owner of a local CBD store believes SB 3 has side effects that will put her and many other CBD shops out of business. Dana Brumley, owner of Your CBD Store in Decatur, said SB 3 would effectively criminalize most of the CBD products on her shelves. “Our store will be gone,” she said. Proponents of the ban, including Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, argue that SB 3 is overdue regulation that will prevent powerful THC products, often sold in the form of gummies and other sweet forms, from falling into the hands of children. Critics of SB 3 argue the ban would deprive a pharmaceutical alternative to manage pain, anxiety and sleep disorders from responsible adults, while harming the Texas economy and replacing legitimate businesses with less regulated products sold on the black market. Read more online here.
COUNCIL APPROVES SUP FOR PROPOSED LIQUOR STORE SITE — The Boyd city council voted unanimously to approve a special use permit (SUP) for a proposed liquor store site located inside of Boyd Business Park Tuesday. The permit, applied for by Jerry Cate with KCE Builders, allows the builders to market the building — a commercially-zoned property — as capable of selling alcohol and packaged liquor instead of in a industrial zoned area as stated in the city ordinance. The proposed 3,600 square foot building is expected to house a 2,400-square foot liquor store, with the remaining 1,200 square feet listed as retail or office space. The council issued the SUP on the condition that the builder fully bricks the building and provides curb appeal approved by city leaders. The council also approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the City of Justin to green-light a feasibility study for the creation of a regional animal control program.
RAIN REPORT — Rainfall totals from last night include 0.7 of an inch in Greenwood, 0.48 in Alvord and 0.44 in Decatur.
BEST IN BBQ — Decatur is officially home to some of the best barbecue in Texas. North Texas Smoke BBQ, a barbecue joint contained in a small trailer along U.S. 81/287 in Decatur, made Texas Monthly’s Top 50 BBQ Joints list last week. Texas Monthly BBQ rankings are released every four years. Making the list is nothing short of a life-altering achievement for Texas pitmasters, with the magazine’s stamp of approval notifying an army of barbecue lovers who turn each joint into weekend road trip destinations. Read more online here.
SMITH WINS SECOND NATIONAL TITLE WITH UT TYLER — Former Decatur standout JT Smith closed out her senior campaign in a big way last week, helping lead the UT Tyler Patriots back to the mountaintop of Division II college softball. Against Tampa in the NCAA Division II Women’s College World Series championship, the Patriots (62-5) swept the Spartans (48-12) with a 3-0 Game 2 win May 28 at Frost Stadium at Warner Park in Chattanooga, Tenn. Smith was a pillar of the Patriots’ program in her senior campaign, leading the program with a .488 batting average and .915 slugging percentage. For her efforts, she received All-South Central Region honors from the Division II Conference Commissioners Association and All-Region honors from the National Fastpitch Coaches Association, and earned her third All-Lone Star Conference First Team bid and a LSC Golden Glove. Read more online here.
RHOME CITY OFFICES ON THE MOVE — Rhome City Hall will be closed today through Friday for its move to its new facility at 251 N. School Road. Phone numbers and email addresses will remain the same. Earlier this year, the city council invested in a modular facility that will serve as temporary housing for city administration, police staff and the fire and public works department heads.
WRITERS GROUP — Decatur Public Library will host a Writers Group 5:30 p.m. Thursday. Authors come together to share their work, offer constructive feedback, and support each other’s creative growth through discussions and regular meetings.
CONSERVATIVES MEETING — The Wise County Conservatives group meets 7 p.m. Thursday at Rise Church in Decatur. State Representatives Andy Hopper and Mike Olcott will give a recap of the 89th Legislative Session.
FUNERALS — Service for Mike Lane, 69, of Decatur is 3 p.m. Saturday at Brookside Center in Hurst. Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur is handling arrangements.
GRAVESIDE service for Randall Johnson, 64, of Oklahoma is 2 p.m. Friday at Oaklawn Cemetery. Hawkins-Decatur is handling arrangements.
SERVICE for Peggy Jeens, 88, of Decatur will be at a later date. Hawkins-Decatur is handling arrangements.
SERVICES for Robert Nichols, 76, and Johnny Cain, 86, both of Decatur are pending at Hawkins-Decatur.
SERVICE for Rodney Lindsey, 62, of Bridgeport is 2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church Bridgeport. Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport is handling arrangements.
FUNERAL for Tonya Kennedy, 58, of Haslet is 2 p.m. Thursday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd with burial at Azleland Cemetery. Family visitation is noon-2 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service.
FUNERAL for Mistie Lee Kimmel, 48, is 10 a.m. Friday at Lighthouse church in Bowie with burial at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Thursday at White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
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