RENEWED BURNING BAN – Wise County’s weather-based burn ban remains in place as the region transitions from summer to fall. On the recommendation of Fire Marshal Jeff Doughty, Wise County commissioners on Monday renewed the burn ban on red flag warning and high risk or wildfire days, according to the Weather Service office Fort Worth National, for another 90 days. “It’s drying out and we’re seeing some fires, but it’s not like it was in the summer,” Doughty said. “At any time, if it gets worse, we can enact a total burn ban.” In the latest drought monitor released Thursday by the USDA, most of Wise County is in moderate drought. The southern third of the county is in a severe drought. Read more in the Wednesday Wise County Messenger.
WRECK DETAILS PUBLISHED – The Texas Department of Public Safety has released more information about a wreck north of Decatur on Monday. The two-vehicle crash happened on FM 51 near CR 2224. DPS Sgt. Ricky Hunter said a 2011 GMS Sierra, operated by James A Frye, 17, of Alvord, was northbound on FM 51 when he lost his turn and went over the right shoulder. He then initiated a U-turn and struck a northbound 2015 Nissan Murano driven by Rebecca Wilson, 63, of Decatur. Wilson’s vehicle spun and then rolled several times into the westbound ditch before striking a guardrail and coming to rest on its roof. Wilson had to be extricated by first responders and was then taken to Medical City Denton with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, Hunter said. Frye was not injured.
VOLLEYBALL RESULTS — Decatur (20-18, 6-0) started the second half of District 8-4A games with a sweep of Bridgeport (10-25, 1-5), 25-15, 25-6, 25-8. In 10-3A, Boyd (29-8, 10-0) defeated Valley View, 25-15, 25-17, 25-10. Paradise (23-15, 5-5) was pinned by Ponder, 25-18, 25-16, 25-21. Alvord (11-22, 1-1) suffered its first 9-2A loss to Nocona, 25-13, 25-21, 25-10. Chico (20-14, 0-2) was swept by Poolville, 25-15, 27-25, 25-18. Northwest (33-8, 9-0) claimed a sweep of Brewer, 25-27, 25-13, 25-12. In TCAF, VCA (24-0, 4-0) remains undefeated after defeating Founders Fine Arts, 25-6, 25-13, 25-4.
HEALTH FAIR – The Wise County Committee on Aging, Meals on Wheels Wise County and the Owls Activity Center will hold the Wise Senior Health and Safety Expo from 10 am to 1 pm Friday at the Weatherford College Wise County. It will feature free health screenings, flu shots, lunch, vendors, bingo, mobile food pantry entertainment and senior resources. Ms. The 2022 Texas Senior America and first runner-up will also sign autographs.
TELESCOPES EVENT — Children ages 8 to 12 are invited to the Decatur Public Library’s James Webb Telescope event at 2 p.m. Thursday. The event is presented virtually by NASA. No registration required. Call 940-393-0290.
CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT — The Bridgeport Lions Club will host the “Texas Best Backyard Cornhole Tournament” at Harwood Park in Bridgeport on Saturday. The event will feature TCL sanctioned tournaments as well as a new unsanctioned “backyard” division. Single-player tournaments begin at 10 a.m. for all divisions; two-person team tournaments will begin at 2:00 p.m. Registration for TCL-sanctioned tournaments is $30 per player; Registration for the Backyard Division is $10 per player. Beer, food and more will be available for purchase.
FALL FESTIVAL RECOGNIZED – The Reunion Fall Festival is Saturday from 3-8pm at the Wise County Reunion Grounds. It will feature carnival games, prizes, a hayride, bingo, face painting, a cake walk, bounce houses, slides, food and drinks and a pumpkin painting contest. Trunk or Treat 5-7pm Vendors and live music will be available 5-8pm Cost is $20 per car. The profits will go towards the improvement of the pavilion and the maintenance of the Reunion Ground. Read more in the Wednesday Messenger.
I HAD A PICNIC – Disabled American Veterans Chapter 70 in Decatur will hold its annual membership drive and picnic open to all Wise County veterans and their families from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Wise County Fairgrounds. It will include a free lunch, raffle and door prizes, with all proceeds going to ongoing service projects and helping veterans and their families. Email kaylajones.dav@gmail.com.
DISTRICT MEETING — Slidell runners will compete in the District 22-A meet today at 3 p.m. at Henrietta Midway High School.
JOB FAIR — The Hills Nursing and Rehab will hold a job fair from 2-4pm today at 201 E. Thompson St. in Decatur. visit facebook.com/TheHillsNursingandRehab.
FIRE SAFETY TALE TIME — Today’s Decatur Public Library story topic is Fire Safety. Firefighters from the Decatur Fire Department will be at the two story hours to teach children about fire safety. Little Learners is at 10:15 and sensory story time is at 11:30. Call the library at 940-393-0290.
SID MILLER CAMPAIGNS IN WISE — The Wise Republican Party will host a meet and greet for Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller from 6 to 8 tonight in the Women’s Building at the Wise County Fairgrounds.
FUNERALS – Service for Cynthia E. Smith, 61, of Boyd is 10 a.m. Thursday at Aurora Baptist Church with burial in Aurora Cemetery. Family visitation is 6 to 8 tonight at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
SERVICE for Stella Marie Clower, 63, of Rhome is Saturday at 2 p.m. in Hawkins-Decatur. Family visitation is Saturday from noon to 2:00 pm at the funeral home.
FUNERAL for Loraine Toler Burton, 81, of Decatur is 2 p.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church in Decatur with burial in Oaklawn Cemetery. Family visitation is Monday from 6 to 8 pm in Hawkins-Decatur.
SERVICE for William Crowleyage 81, of Bridgeport is pending at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport.
SERVICE for Jacob Suggs4, of Boyd is pending at Hawkins Funeral Home of Boyd.
THE GRAVE service for Gerald Wayne Guess, 83, of Decatur is Saturday at 2 pm at Clark Cemetery near Weatherford. Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport is in charge of arrangements.
MEMORIAL service for John Clinton “jumps” Matthews78, of Alvord is at 11 a.m. Saturday at New Vision Ministries in Alvord.
