10 Nov 2005
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Index
Location
Bridgeport, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 2005
Page
1
Jennifer Haney Angie Beville Tyson, newly appointed Downtown Revitalization Manager for Bridgeport, brings a Bridgeport background and extensive experience. William Myers on the advisory board praises her history and college achievements as ideal for the role.
Bridgeport faces Comanche in a Bi-District football playoff Friday November 11 at 7 30 p m at the new Saginaw stadium. Bulls enter with a 4 1 district mark after decisive wins over Ranchview and Lake Worth. Gate tickets are 5 adults 3 students.
The Wise County Heritage Museum in Decatur hosts Country Fallout on Saturday November 12 at 7 p.m. showcasing Wise County musicians with fourteen contestants allowed to contribute songs. Rehearsals began Thursday evening as Tory Barnett and her band prep material for the charity fundraiser with Promoter of the Year honors to the top fundraiser.
Wise County Veterans Park opens Friday at 10 a.m with a full dedication ceremony led by Paul Duffley. Speakers include Decatur and Bridgeport mayors Joe Lambert and Donald Majka, County Judge Dick Chase, and Congresswoman Kay Granger if available. The event features a parade, school band performances, eternal flame, taps, and a brick memorial drive with engraved veteran bricks for sale at $50. Contact numbers provided.
Wise County residents face a Red Flag Fire Danger warning with outdoor burning banned countywide. Public information officer Sergeant Debbie Denney notes low humidity and extreme dryness heighten fire risk, stating a small spark can rapidly devastate rural areas. Fire officials emphasize caution as the county braces for potential fires.
Ray Florence, commander of Roy D. Slonaker American Legion Post 279 in Bridgeport, Texas, recalls a life of service from an Oklahoma childhood through 32 years in the Marine Corps, including World War II malaria. He reenlisted after 1945 and now emphasizes hands-on leadership and the golden rule.
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