SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO PURCHASE ARMORED VEHICLE — County commissioners approved the purchase of a $324,000 armored vehicle for the Wise County Sheriff’s Office Monday, acquiring the first law enforcement vehicle of its kind in the county. The vehicle is intended to improve response to high-risk calls without relying on out-of-county agencies. Wise County Sheriff Cary Mellema said it may also deter conflict before it escalates. “You watch this monster pull up in the front yard, your hands are probably going up in the air,” Mellema said. Built on a Ford F-550 chassis, the Terradyne Armored Vehicles Gurkha MPV (multi-purpose vehicle) is an armored tactical vehicle designed for law enforcement, military and rescue operations, according to the manufacturer. The company said it provides ballistic protection and is designed to shield occupants from high-powered rifles and certain explosive threats. Read more online here.
SON INDICTED FOR MOTHER’S MURDER — Michael Shane Socia has been indicted for murder in the stabbing death of his mother in a residential neighborhood in February. Police say the 32-year-old Socia killed 49-year-old Diana Ketchum at her home in the 1500 block of Cliff Street in Decatur. Decatur Police Department responded to a disturbance in progress between the two at the home around 11 p.m. Feb. 11, Decatur Police Chief Delvon Campbell said. Ketchum was found with at least one apparent stab wound when police arrived, Campbell said. Wise County EMS transported her to Medical City Decatur, where she died from her injuries. Read more online here.
WILLIAMS INDICTED FOR HUSBAND’S MURDER — Sandy Micheal Williams was indicted last week for the murder of her husband at their Lake Bridgeport home last month. The indictment alleges Williams shot and killed 46-year-old Michael C. Thomas Feb. 1 at their home in the 1200 block of Trinity Circle off Farm Road 1658 in Lake Bridgeport. Deputies responded to the home just after 10 p.m. Feb. 1 and found Thomas deceased with multiple gunshot wounds to his body. According to the probable cause arrest affidavit, Williams told officers she shot her husband following a physical altercation. Read more online here.
FIRE THREAT CONTINUES — The National Weather Service has issued an elevated fire warning for today, meaning the county’s burn ban is active. No outdoor burning is allowed.
GIRLS SOCCER PLAYOFF RESULTS — Decatur (11-7) used a hat trick by Braelyn Meador to capture a 4-0 shutout win against Frenship Memorial in a 4A Division I area battle Tuesday. The Lady Eagles will face Waxahachie Life in 4AI Region I semifinal match later this week. Game details were not confirmed by Update deadline.
BOYS SOCCER PLAYOFF RESULTS — Bridgeport (18-3) collected its second 4A Division II playoff trophy with a 5-0 area shutout win against San Elizario Tuesday. The Bulls are slated to take on Ferris in the third round later this week. Decatur (16-1-2) edged San Angelo Lake View 3-2 in its 4AI second round playoff game, and will advance to face Waxahachie Life in the regional semifinals. Third-round game information was not confirmed by Update deadline.
BASEBALL RESULTS — Paradise (14-3, 3-0) used a 4-run first inning to pull off a 7-1 District 10-3A Game 1 upset road win over No. 1 Boyd (19-1, 4-1) Tuesday. Alvord (12-5, 1-0) opened 10-3A play with an 18-0 blowout win over rival Chico (1-9, 0-1). Decatur (11-6-1) improved to 3-0 in 7-4A following an 11-0 shutout victory against Lake Worth. Bridgeport (5-12-1, 1-2) suffered an 11-3 league loss to Springtown.
SOFTBALL — Boyd (22-2, 6-0) finished its first half of District 10-3A play with an unbeaten record following a 4-0 shutout win against rival Paradise (19-4-1, 4-2) Tuesday. Alvord (9-6-2, 1-2) clinched its first 10-2A victory by overpowering Nocona, 15-3. Decatur (7-7, 3-3) fell to .500 on the season and in 7-4A with a 13-0 shutout loss to Burkburnett. Chico (1-3, 0-1) opened 10-2A play with a 24-3 loss to Muenster.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING — The Wise County Historical Society will meet noon Thursday at Grace Baptist Church in Decatur. Shelby Hicks, executive director of Meals on Wheels, will be guest speaker. Some meals will be provided by Meals on Wheels, but members can bring their own lunch if preferred. Drinks and desserts will be provided.
BOYD MOSQUITO SPRAYING — The City of Boyd will begin mosquito control spraying 8:30 to 11:30 tonight. Spraying will continue every Monday and Thursday at 8:30 p.m., weather permitting. For more information about pest control spraying, including what is being sprayed, visit cityofboyd.com. Call city hall at 940-433-5166 or email Public Services Director Justin Lambert at jlambert@cityofboydtx.gov.
CHAMPIONSHIP PARADE — Paradise ISD and the city will celebrate the 3A Division II state champion boys basketball team 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday. A parade will begin at 6 on Main Street (same route as homecoming parade), and the celebration will continue 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Paradise High School Gym.
FUNERALS — Graveside service for Suzanne Elizabeth Bennett, 76, of Decatur is 2 p.m. Thursday at Oaklawn Cemetery. Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur is handling arrangements.
GRAVESIDE service for Jerry Lee Beck, 59, of Paradise is 11 a.m. Friday at Sycamore Cemetery. Family visitation is 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Hawkins-Decatur.
VISITATION for Loyd Ray Scaff, 85, of Decatur is 6-7:30 p.m. Friday at Hawkins-Decatur.
SERVICE for Allen L. Arnold, 75, of Decatur is 11 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church in Decatur. Hawkins-Decatur is handling arrangements.
MEMORIAL for LaTonne Sewalt Enright, 87, of Decatur is 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hawkins-Decatur.
NO SERVICE is scheduled for Donald Allen Moody, 87, of Decatur. Hawkins-Decatur is handling arrangements.
NO SERVICE is scheduled for Barbara Elaine Greenberg, 85, of Alvord. Hawkins-Decatur is handling arrangements.
NO SERVICE is scheduled for Ann Gerst, 99, of Decatur. Hawkins-Decatur is handling arrangements.
NO SERVICE is scheduled for G.H. Smith, 83, of Aurora. Hawkins-Decatur is handling arrangements.
FUNERAL for Henry Curtis Goodwin, 78, of Boyd is 1 p.m. Friday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd with burial at New Hope Cemetery in Springtown. Family visitation is one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
SERVICE for Luther “Luke” Amos Trammell, 54, of Boyd is 2 p.m. Sunday at Hawkins-Boyd.
SERVICE for Cooper Bailey, 31; Jennifer Salazar Bailey, 29; and Hudson Bailey, 5, of Paradise is 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church in Decatur. Hudson and Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport is handling arrangements.
NO SERVICE is scheduled for James K. Smith, 73, of Boonsville. Hudson and Torres is handling arrangements.
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