2019-02-27

2019-02-27 E-Edition

Hicks dazzles, Decatur advances to region tournament for first time since 2003

Wilson Hicks picked the perfect moment to have one of the best games of his senior season. After surrendering an early lead and allowing Burkburnett to go on a 15-3 push, Hicks took matters into his own hands late in the first half Tuesday night. With 26.3 seconds until the intermission, Burkburnett’s Deandre Munoz was whistled for a personal foul […]

Update for Wednesday, February 27, 2019

RHOME TERMINATES CONTRACT WITH ENGINEERS – After a continual delay in getting the request for proposals for securing the Rhome school building with new doors and windows, the Rhome City Council voted Tuesday to terminate its contract with engineer Jacob and Martin. The council tabled a decision on allowing alcohol sales at city events and appointing a steering committee for […]

Waddell column: Decatur’s unselfishness is what makes team special

Drew Coffman has seen his fair share of talented teams come through his program since taking over as the Eagles’ coach seven years ago. In 2013, 2015 and 2016, Decatur advanced to the third round of the playoffs, but was eliminated each time. Despite immense skill on each of those teams, qualifying for the regional tournament was a feat that […]

Vanover’s heroics lifts Slidell into region tournament

Easton Vanover sunk all three free throws with less than a second remaining Tuesday night, as Slidell escaped with a 44-42 win over Saltillo in the Class A Region III quarterfinal at Bells High School. Vanover was fouled in the act of shooting with Slidell trailing by one, 42-41. He finished with 11 points. Slayton Pruett led the Greyhounds in […]

Kids to remain in foster care

The four children removed from a Newark home after their parents were charged with criminal negligence will remain in foster care for now, a Wise County judge ruled Wednesday. The children were discovered during a family disturbance call Feb. 12 near Newark. The two older children, ages 5 and 4, were found locked in a dog kennel and the two […]