2013-12-27

Keeping the light burning; Fallen officer’s wife, daughters still honor his memory

Blue lights frame the Hardy family home nestled in a secluded subdivision between Decatur and Boyd. A large, metal awareness ribbon sits in the front yard. Inside, the lights of a tree adorned with blue ribbon and police-themed ornaments twinkle through a front window. All are ways in which Ashlee and twin daughters Cora and Caitlyn – now age 9 […]

Top Shots: Wise County presents volleyball’s best of the best

MVP – Makayla Mayfield Decatur, Junior The District 9-3A MVP and all-state selection, became an offensive and defensive force in her junior season. She led the Class 3A state champions with 508 kills and 540 digs. Mayfield also recorded 79 aces and 34 blocks. She played a vital part in the Lady Eagles’ run to their first state championship. Offensive […]

News Briefs for Wednesday, December 25, 2013

BRIDGEPORT CARDS IN THE PARK – Bridgeport Parks and Rec’s seventh annual Christmas Cards in the Park will be displayed through Monday, Jan. 6, in Harwood Park. WISE COUNTY HOLIDAY CLOSINGS – Wise County Development Services is closed Dec. 24 and 25. The Decatur dumpsite is closed Dec. 24 and 25. The Boyd, Chico and Cottondale dumpsites are closed Dec. […]

M. Scott Siegmund LLC, Certified Public Account

Location: 305 E. Main St., Decatur Phone: 940-626-2062 Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday Website: www.msscpatx.com Owner/management: M. Scott Siegmund Products/services: Tax management services, estate and trust planning, tax preparation, payroll service, accounting services, financial and retirement planning, bookkeeping, IRS representation

DISD Education Foundation winners

The Decatur ISD Education Foundation awarded 15 innovative teaching grants to educators in the district Friday, Dec. 13.

Porter gets promotion

John Porter has been named the Partner in Charge of the Baker Botts law firm in Houston. Porter is the son of the late James and Mary Porter of Decatur and is a graduate of Decatur High School and Baylor University. Porter has been with Baker Botts Houston office for 27 years and has earned top honors for representing clients […]

Newark and Rhome firefighters’ quick response saves home

A quick response by Newark and Rhome firefighters salvaged a home Saturday morning. The two departments were dispatched to reports of smoke and flames coming though the roof of a mobile home in the 100 block of County Road 4857 around 8 a.m. Units checked on scene within four minutes and reported light smoke coming through the eaves and ridge […]

Saturday, December 28, 2013 Edition

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Bellevue tops Slidell

Slidell lost their first district game of the season Friday, 63-57 to Bellevue. Isaac Davis led the way with 23, and Khristian Talamantes tossed in 16. Heyden Crane finished with six. Tyler Maynard, Dustin Davis and Colton Perkins all had four. Slidell hosts Chico Saturday.