SUNDAY HOUSE FIRE — A double-wide mobile home in the Greenwood/Slidell area was destroyed in a fire Sunday night. Wise County Fire Marshal Jeff Doughty said the home, located in the 200 block of Quail Chase Drive, was a total loss. There were no injuries from the fire. Emergency crews from several departments worked on the fire for approximately three hours.
SCHEDULED ADVANCE STARTS MONDAY – Decatur native Bryce Elder is listed as the likely starting pitcher for the Atlanta Braves tonight against the Miami Marlins (5:40 p.m. local time) as the Braves look to clinch the NL East. The Braves, who are currently two games ahead of the New York Mets, need a win in their series against Miami or a Mets loss against the Washington Nationals to claim the division title. Through nine major league appearances this season, Elder is 2-3 with a 2.76 ERA, and has 42 strikeouts and 22 walks in 49 innings. Elder’s last start was Sept. 26, when he became the first Braves rookie pitcher since Paul Marak in 1990 to throw a complete game, allowing six hits in an 8-0 win. He finished with six strikeouts and one walk.
FOOTBALL RESULTS — Decatur (3-3) wrapped up non-district play with a 35-19 win against No. 4A Division II No. 3 Hirschi on Friday. Bridgeport (4-2, 1-1) picked up its first 5-4A Division II win over Farmersville, 42-21. In 10-3A, Boyd (3-3, 0-2) dropped its second 4-3AI loss to Whitesboro, 43-8. Paradise (6-0, 2-0) picked up its first win since 2006 over Pilot Point, 48-34. Chico (2-4, 1-1) rallied late for a 16-14 win over Era: The Dragons’ first win at 8-2AII. VCA (4-1, 1-0) defeated reigning TCAF state champion Harvest Lantana 72-24 for the Patriots’ first win in District 2. Northwest (3-2, 2-1) defeated the Azle for its second victory in the League, 58-7. Stories and game recaps are featured in All Around Wise weekend online at WCMessenger.com.
VOLLEYBALL RESULTS — Decatur (15-16) improved to 3-0 in District 8-4A after sweeping Castleberry on Friday, 25-10, 25-11, 25-11. Bridgeport (9-23, 0-3) was swept by Krum, 25-11, 25-11, 28-26. In 10-3A, Boyd (26-8, 7-0) defeated Paradise (21-14, 3-4) in the first game of the Battle of 114, 25-13, 27-25, 25-22. Alvord (10-20) topped Tioga in a five-set non-district thriller, 21-25, 19-25, 25-17, 25-15, 16-14. Chico (20-11) swept Forestburg, 25-10, 25-12, 25-21.
NEW FAIRVIEW COUNCIL TO BE CONSIDERED PLAT FOR DEVELOPMENT – The New Fairview City Council will consider the preliminary plan for the Settlers Glen development at Farm Road 407 at its meeting at 7 tonight. The development sits on 157 acres across from Fairview Airport. The council will also consider a financial agreement for the acquisition of road maintenance equipment.
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP — Parkinson’s disease support group will meet Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Wise Christian Counseling at the Prada Shops, 1650 S. FM 51, Ste. 400. The meeting will have a guest speaker. Call Pam Hudson, 940-389-0642.
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP — If you care for or care about someone with Alzheimer’s, the Wise Alzheimer’s Support Group will have a virtual meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m. Learn from others and share your experiences. For information on how to participate in the meeting, call Richard, 940-255-0244.
FINANCE CLASS — The Decatur Public Library will present a free finance class: “Ready or Not: Preparing for the Unexpected” 6:15 p.m. Tuesday. Chip Hakanson, a financial advisor at Edward Jones, will outline a proactive strategy to help protect your family’s financial resources from life’s unexpected twists and turns. No registration required. Call the library at 940-393-0290.
DECATUR EVENING OUT PD – The Decatur Police Department Night Event is Tuesday from 6-8pm on the Decatur Square. They will be serving hot dogs with fries and drinks. The event will also include bounce houses, a children’s ID station, the Decatur Fire Department clown show, popcorn, sno cones and community partners handing out treats. Read more about the DFD Clown Show Weekend All Around Wise online now.
NIGHT OUT RHOME PD – The Rhome Police Department will hold its nightly event from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Rhome Family Park. The event will include free food, bounce houses, emergency vehicles on display and music.
BRIDGEPORT HOMECOMING PARADE — The Bridgeport Homecoming parade is Oct. 11. If your business, team or organization would like to be in the parade, please fill out an application and return to Pam Lanfear at the high school by Tuesday. Applications are located on the BISD website or can be picked up at the BHS front desk.
ROOM LUNCH — The Wise County Chamber of Commerce luncheon is from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at Weatherford College Wise County. Author and motivational speaker Brad Engle will be the guest speaker. Buy tickets at wisecountychamber.com/event-tickets/.
FUNERALS – Service for Johnny Edward Hardee, 73, of Rhome is at 10 a.m. today at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Decatur with burial in Pleasant Grove Cemetery No. 1. Hawkins Funeral Home of Decatur is in charge of arrangements.
FUNERAL for Dale Morris, 89, of Alvord is 10 a.m. Friday in Hawkins-Decatur with burial in Oaklawn Cemetery. Family visitation is Thursday from 6 to 8 pm at the funeral home.
SERVICES for Danny Admire63, of Decatur; Vinton Lacai, 67, from Chico; i Jonathan Gonzalezof 17, of Bridgeport are pending at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport.
THE GRAVE service for Florence Josephine “Dollie” Crites, 93, of Rhome is at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Aurora Cemetery. Family visitation is 6 to 8 tonight at Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd.
SERVICE for Donald Bullardage 81, of Paradise is pending at Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport.
PRIVATE family memorial service for Leatha Elvina Skinner, 87, of Bridgeport will be held at a later date. Hudson & Torres is handling the arrangements.
