2021-02-12

Grounded again

Eagles unable to slow down No. 3 Argyle

After suffering a 46-45 loss in the first District 7-4A meeting against Argyle, the No. 10 Decatur Eagles were looking for revenge on their home court.

Education Briefs for Friday, Feb. 12, 2021

Winter weather and icy road conditions resulted in two-hour delayed starts at Alvord, Boyd, Bridgeport, Chico, Decatur, Paradise and Slidell schools Thursday.

Hospitalizations drop below 15 percent

COVID-19 hospitalizations in Trauma Service Area (TSA) E this week dropped below 15 percent for the first time since Nov. 27, 2020.

Big pigs, prizes

Hunters compete for $56K in annual hog hunt

There’s a long list of things Texans take seriously. Feral hog hunting is among them.

Decatur’s sales taxes top half million

Fueled by holiday shopping, Decatur collected $521,517 in sales taxes during December.

Stop signs get a safety upgrade

Drivers in Decatur may have noticed a new addition to a couple of stop signs recently.

Holding pattern

Bridgeport fire chief reassigned to special projects manager

The Bridgeport Fire Department is currently without a paid fire chief, Bridgeport City Manager Chester Nolen confirmed Wednesday.

Climbing the ranks

Four Texans ink letters of intent

Northwest senior David Collins will soon take the field for a new team and help build a new program.

King named to two committees

Texas Speaker of the House Dade Phelan made his long-awaited announcements of committee assignments Friday.

Hounds break century-mark, remain unbeaten

Stepbrothers and teammates Brock Harwell and Jaden Luttrell combined for 50 points Tuesday in the Slidell Greyhounds’ 101-19 victory against Gold-Burg.