Boyd News

MAYOR CLEARS RUMORS - In a council meeting packed with supporters of Bridgeport Main Street and Area Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Keith McComis yesterday clarified that the city had no intention of cutting either program by placing them on the agenda.

TAX VALUES SLIPPING - The sluggish economy took its toll on tax values in Wise County this year.

ALVORDKINDERGARTEN ROUNDUP - Alvord Elementary is having pre-kindergarten and kindergarten roundup 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. through Thursday this week and May 13-16 at the elementary office.

EARLY VOTING ENDS TODAY - Early voting for the May 11 city council and school board elections ends today.

Davina Lara Conejo and Steven Lynn Cromer of Newark were married Feb. 22, 2013, in Boyd.

BOYDEDUCATION GRANTS - The Boyd Education Foundation will announce winners of its inaugural grants at Sweet Rewards Night, 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 3, at Boyd High School.

WC Challenger Charities raised $13,000 Saturday night at a dinner fundraiser benefiting the Military Warrior Support Foundation and its Homes 4 Wounded Heroes program.

CHANGES TO U.S. 81/287 SUBJECT OF MEETING - The Texas Department of Transportation is holding a public hearing 7 tonight at Decatur City Hall in regards to planned improvements for the U.S. 81/287 and Business 81/287 intersection.