DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE LEADS TO MAN’S ARREST — One person was arrested Tuesday afternoon after a reported domestic disturbance/family violence incident in Chico. Authorities responded to the scene in the 700 block of Hovey Street around 12:45 p.m. “[Deputies] were advised that 46-year-old Georgie Armstrong rammed his wife’s vehicle and climbed onto the roof of his RV/home,” said Wise County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Eric Debus. “Deputies arrived on scene and arrested him without incident. His spouse was transported to Medical City Decatur with non-life threatening injuries.” Texas DPS also assisted the sheriff’s office, Debus added. Wise County EMS and Bridgeport Fire Department were also dispatched to the scene after reports of a possible structure fire. Upon arrival, there were no active flames, according to Wise County EMS Chief Randall Preuninger. “We investigated and found evidence of burned areas in the home but there was no active fire,” he said. “Unsure if the burns we found occurred during this [incident] or something previous.” Armstrong was arrested for aggravated assault of a family member with a weapon causing serious bodily injury.
TEA RELEASES FINANCIAL RATINGS — The Texas Education Agency released its Financial Integrity Rating System (FIRST) grades for the 2024-25 school year Nov. 13, which evaluates school districts’ financial management practices. School districts are assigned one of four possible grades — A, B, C or F — under the financial accountability ratings, along with a coinciding financial management rating: superior achievement, above standard achievement, meets standard achievement or substandard achievement. Alvord, Chico, Decatur, Northwest, Paradise and Slidell ISDs received “A” ratings, or superior achievement. Boyd received a “B” (above standard) and Bridgeport a “C” (meets standard). According to a TEA news release, more than 80 percent of school districts in Texas received a rating of “A”. Only 2 percent received a substandard achievement.
RAIN CHANCES RETURN — It will be another unseasonably warm day with a high around 82, but a change is on the way. The forecast includes a 40 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms later this afternoon and evening with a 90 percent chance of storms on Thursday.
BOYS BASKETBALL RESULTS — Decatur (0-1) opened its 2025 schedule with an 80-42 loss to Glen Rose Tuesday. Bridgeport (1-0) claimed its first win under coach Joshua Johnson by defeating Bowie, 76-52. Boyd (1-0) knocked off Springtown 50-47 in its season debut. Paradise (2-0) outlasted Henrietta, 44-39. Chico (0-2) dropped its second straight game with a 68-41 loss to Poolville. Slidell (1-1) was tripped up by Graford, 78-59.
GIRLS BASKETBALL RESULTS — Bridgeport (2-1) earned it second win of the season by defeating Wichita Falls City View Tuesday, 46-42. Boyd (2-2) climbed to .500 with a 1-point win over Eastland, 23-22. Paradise (4-0) remains undefeated following a 60-33 victory over Nocona. Alvord (0-3) dropped its third straight game following a 39-29 loss to Callisburg. Chico (2-2) picked up its second win with a 51-41 victory against Henrietta. Slidell’s scores against Graford were not known by Update publication Wednesday.
SUPPORTING FIRST RESPONDERS — Working alongside the Bridgeport Fire Department, Rehab 113 Support Co. is an organization that serves first responders on scene with the mission of getting them back to the station (and their families) healthy and whole. The organization is having a Ladder Truck Pull Saturday at Harwood Park in Bridgeport, with finals held downtown on Halsell that evening. The event is described as a family-friendly, community oriented event supporting first responders in the county.
CEMETERY WORK DAY — The Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a clean up day 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Oaklawn Cemetery in Decatur. The group will prepare for Wreaths Across America with trash collection, weeding and verifying veterans locations and crosses. Contact Mary Smith at johnbdentonwaa@gmail.com.
BAKE SALE — Big Mama’s Blessings will hold a bake sale 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the O’Reilly’s parking lot in Decatur. The sale will feature a variety of baked good. All proceeds will be donated to Big Mama’s Blessings, Inc. in memory of Louida Willis for the organization’s final homeless feed for the year.
STORYTIME AT THE LIBRARY — Decatur Public Library will hold Storytime today. Ages 3-5 are invited for Wonders and Wiggles at 10 a.m., and ages 0-5 are invited to Books and Giggles at 10:45 a.m.
BUSINESS EXPO NIGHT — A Community Market Business Expo Night is 6 to 9 tonight at Aurora City Hall. The event provides an opportunity to showcase local businesses. Vendor entry fee is a canned good donation for Meals on Wheels.
FUNERALS — Service for Jimmy L. Simmons, 79, of Boyd is 2 p.m. Friday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with burial at Cottondale Cemetery. Family visitation is one hour before the service at the funeral home.
MEMORIAL for William “Butch” Benter, 62, of Jacksboro will be held at a later date. Hawkins-Decatur is handling arrangements.
FUNERAL for Tommy Carl Pendergrass, 84, of Bridgeport is 11 a.m. Friday at Balsora Baptist Church with burial at noon Saturday at Quail Cemetery. Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport is handling arrangements.
MEMORIAL service for Christopher Paul Liebel, 48, of Chico is 2 p.m. Sunday at The Shepherds House in Chico. Hawkins-Bridgeport is handling arrangements.
MEMORIAL service for Darrell Edwin Chapman, 85, of Paradise will be at a later date. Hawkins-Bridgeport is handling arrangements.
NO SERVICE is scheduled for Ronald H.M. Sandlin, 53, of Runaway Bay. Hawkins-Bridgeport is handling arrangements.
FUNERAL for Edwin Allan Fite, 85, of Boyd is 10 a.m. today at First Baptist Church in Boyd with burial at Boyd Cemetery. Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd is handling arrangements.
VISITATION for Freida Solley, 71, of Bridgeport is 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport.
MEMORIAL service for Janey D. Cavanaugh (Plumlee), 70, is 1 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church of Cottondale.
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