2011-09-13

Ramee Robin Simpkins

Shawn Kirby and Elizabeth Robinson of Newark announce the birth of a daughter, Ramee Robin Simpkins, on Sept. 9, 2011, at Wise Regional Health System in Decatur. She weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. Grandparents are Theresa and Chris Robinson of Arlington and Cydney Walvoord of Newark. Great-grandparents are Margaret and A.D. Robinson of Haltom […]

James Colt Crittenden

Kade and Brooke Wood Crittenden of Decatur announce the birth of a son, James Colt, on Aug. 31, 2011, at Wise Regional Health System in Decatur. He weighed 6 pounds, 7 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches long. Grandparents are Dana Wood of Sanger and Daymon and Tammie Crittenden of Alvord. Great-grandparents are Jane Love Crittenden of Florine, La., and […]

Everleigh Graye Privett

Jory and Stacy Privett of Bridgeport announce the birth of a daughter, Everleigh Graye, on Sept. 3, 2011, at Wise Regional Health System in Decatur. She weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces and was 17 3/4 inches long. Grandparents are Billy and Shelle Privett of Bridgeport and Steve and Teresa Cox of Sunset. Great-grandparents are Lowell Hughes of Sunset and Bob […]

Kayson Gauge Vargas

Christie Hill and Joseph Vargas of Springtown announce the birth of a son, Kayson Gauge Vargas, on Sept. 6, 2011, at North Texas Community Hospital in Bridgeport. He weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and was 22 inches long. He has a brother, Braedyn Vargas, 2, and a sister, Zoe Vargas, 3. Grandparents are Shari and Joe Hembree of Bowie, Jerry […]

KynLee Faith Schooling

Sean and Lauren Schooling of Decatur announce the birth of a daughter, KynLee Faith, on Sept. 6, 2011, at Wise Regional Health System in Decatur. She weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces and was 18 inches long. Grandparents are Gena and Donnie Anders of Decatur, Gary Schooling of Oklahoma and Grant Barfield of North Richland Hills. Great-grandparents are Bill and Sherri […]

Ashley Pamela Diaz

Fatima Lizeth Diaz of Decatur announces the birth of a daughter, Ashley Pamela, on Sept. 6, 2011, at Wise Regional Health System in Decatur. She weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces and was 20 inches long. She has two brothers: Angie Soto, 2, and Lesbi Diaz, 8. Grandparents are Martha Andino and Pablo Diaz, both of Honduras. Great-grandparent is Sotera Andino […]

Yoselyn Jimena Ruvalcaba

J. Socorro and Gloria Ruvalcaba of Bridgeport announce the birth of a daughter, Yoselyn Jimena, on Sept. 9, 2011, at WIse Regional Health System in Decatur. She weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and was 19 inches long. She has a sister, Gabriela, 5. Grandparents are Ezequiel Ruvalcaba and Made Jesus Cervantes of Zacatecas, Mexico, Gloria Lopez of Fort Worth and […]

Fuller makes honor roll

Chance A. Fuller, a Texas A&M sport management senior from Decatur, was named to the dean’s honor roll for the summer 2011 semester.

Wise County natives graduate from Texas A&M

Three Texas A&M students from Wise County earned degrees during summer 2011 commencement. Russell A. Longley of Bridgeport earned a bachelor of arts in psychology. William L. Longley of Bridgeport earned a bachelor of science in bioenvironmental sciences. Janna R. Shafer of Decatur earned a master of education in curriculum and instruction. She graduated summa cum laude.

Rodeo tunnel vision

Arena lights filter metallic through grated underpinnings. A moon mist glow creates a subterranean-like world beneath bleachers. Our roaming photographer found tunnel vision at the Sheriff’s Posse rodeo grounds in Decatur last week. The grid-work pattern frames weekend cowboys preparing for a bronco ride. The confines of the rigid, repetitive construct contrast with the random outcomes of the rodeo. Rodeo […]