Runoff Set For April 11 In Precinct 4 Race
Incumbent Terry Ross and challenger Willie Garrett face a runoff for County Commissioner Precinct 4 after a primary that gave Ross about 45 percent and Garrett about 35 percent. Voting on April 11 will be at four locations including Lions Club Bridgeport Norma Cable Civic Center Runway Bay Boonsville First United Methodist Paradise.
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Jennifer Haney
Terry Ross
Willie Garrett
Lions Club
Bridgeport
Norma Cable
Runway Bay
Boonsville
First United Methodist Church
Paradise
Ross
Garret
Margaret Penney
Lake Bridgeport Cleanup Day Returns with Volunteers
The eighth annual Lake Bridgeport Cleanup Day set for Saturday April 8 runs 8 30 to 11 30 a m at multiple lake locations. Volunteers gather to remove litter with Lake Superintendent Richard Ellis noting the watershed link. A post cleanup party offers free shirts lunch face painting balloons prizes. Last year drew over 200 volunteers.
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Jennifer Haney
Lake Bridgeport
Richard Ellis
Wise County Youth Fair Concludes 54th Show
The Wise County Youth Fair wrapped up its 54th annual event last week. Youths from the county presented projects including animals and homemade goods and some entrants earned the right to sell items at auction. The Grand Champion Steer sold for 10,700 dollars last Saturday.
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Jennifer Haney
Wise County
W.C
Easter Eggstravaganza set for April 15 in Bridgeport
Bridgeport Main Street Provisional plans a first year Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday April 15 starting at 1 p.m. in historic downtown Bridgeport. The event in Sagebrush Hall will feature an Easter bunny photo parade crafts and bonnet contests for children and adults with a sidewalk procession down Hassell Street.
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Bridgeport Middle School
Bridgeport Main Street
Hassell Street
Jeannette Ward
Jennifer Haney
Bridgeport
Main Street Provisional
Angie Tyson
BMSP
Sagebrush Hall
Tyson
Texas
Wise County musician King Cone hits Dallas CD release milestone
Wise County musician King Cone, performing around the Dallas Fort Worth area for about 15 years, recently held his CD release party at Poor David’s Pub in Dallas. He has begun landing regular shows and released several compact discs in his first full year of dedicating to music. The event, described as a stepping stone to higher levels in his career, featured photographer Adam Duran.
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Jennifer Haney King
Cone
Wise County
Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex
King Cone
Poor David's
Dallas
Adam Duran
Bridgeport Leader Bridget Williams Profiles Family Ties
Bridget Williams, Bridgeport Intermediate School assistant principal, credits family and Irish roots for her path. Daughter of the late James Brogan, wife of Loydd, and mother to J C, she values education, community, and a life centered on family as she balances career and home on the Bridgeport farm.
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Audrie Palmer
Bridgeport
Bridget Williams
Bridgeport Intermediate School
James Brogan
Carolyn
Ireland
United States
Jacksboro
Wise County
Williams
Loydd
Broganville
Bridgeport High School
Texas Tech University
University of North Texas
Multi-Chem
J.C
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