Bridgeport News

At the Wise County Park along the northeastern tip of Lake Bridgeport, some of the coves where water would normally stand more closely resemble a cow pasture.

HOT MEALS ON WHEELS - Beginning this summer, local residents who rely on the Wise County Committee on Aging Meals on Wheels program will be receiving hot meals made locally.

TOPS IN CONSERVATION - The Wise Soil and Water Conservation District was honored as the Outstanding Conservation District last night at the Area V Conservation Awards Banquet in Stephenville.

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

WARMER TODAY, BUT STILL COOL - Unseasonably cool temperatures are expected to stick around for the next few days, although it is expected to be warmer than yesterday when the temperature stayed in the mid-40s throughout the day.

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.

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.

Emergency responders had to cut off a steering wheel to free a woman pinned in her car after a violent, two-vehicle crash last Friday on U.S. 380 in Bridgeport.Carol A. Fewell, 66, of Azle was driving a gold, two-door 1971 Dodge Dart Swinger when she ran into the back of a tractor trailer at 5 p.m. She was traveling westbound, and the truck was ... (more)