DECATUR SET TO OPEN NEW POLICE STATION — For the first time in its history, the Decatur Police Department has a home built for them. On Saturday, exactly 86 years after the city council first voted to form the department, DPD and community members will gather at 9 a.m. to celebrate the grand opening of the new Decatur Police headquarters — a 30,500-square-foot, $27 million facility located at 1601 S. Charles St. The new station replaces a series of hand-me-downs, spanning a few offices in the old city hall, a tiny building near Trinity Street and most recently, a repurposed Decatur Baptist Junior College dormitory wing. The opening of the new station is featured in a special section in this week’s Wise County Messenger. Pick up a copy on newsstands or read it online here.
WEEKEND STORM CHANCES — After a run of 100-degree days this week, it should be a bit cooler this weekend with rain chances each day. Today’s forecast calls for a high around 92 with a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms. Some storms could become strong with downburst winds and localized flash flooding. Saturday’s forecast includes a high around 90 degrees with a 20 percent chance of storms. Sunday is expected to be sunny with a high near 93 with a 30 percent chance of storms Sunday night. Some parts of Wise County received rain on Thursday and overnight. Rainfall totals included 0.33 of an inch in Bridgeport.
WHITE TAPPED AS EAGLES’ SKIPPER — Former Archer City baseball coach Collin White is returning to Wise County after being named the head coach of the Decatur Eagles last week. White spent two seasons with the Wildcats, leading Archer City to a 16-21 overall record, including 8-11 in district play, with one playoff berth. Last season, Archer City (13-11) placed third in District 9-2A behind Windthorst and Petrolia. The Wildcats were knocked out by Nocona in a 2A Division I bi-district series, 6-2 and 14-2. White was a standout utility player at Bridgeport, and later coached in the Bulls’ program for seven years, including three as head coach (2020-22). With Bridgeport, White tallied a 25-46 overall record in three seasons as head coach, and led the Bulls to the 2021 4A playoffs. Read more online here.
ALVORD ROAD REPAIR — Wise County Precinct 2 and Alvord Public Works will place oil based primer on Driskill Street and Lamar Street Monday. To avoid damage to your car, it is recommended to drive under 5 miles per hour in this area. Avoid the area if at all possible.
MEET THE TEACHER — All four Decatur ISD elementary schools will hold Meet the Teacher events 5:30 to 7 p.m. Monday. Decatur High School will also hold Fish Camp for incoming freshmen 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday.
BENEFIT RUN — The Naumann Strong 1 mile and 5K run is Aug. 16 in downtown Decatur. Proceeds will benefit Dusty Naumann and his fight against renal cell cancer. Cost is $30 per entry. Register by today to ensure your race T-shirt for the event. Visit wcmess.com/naumannrun25 to sign up.
MOBILE FOOD PANTRY — The Decatur Cares Mobile Pantry is Saturday at the First United Methodist Church in Decatur. Food will be distributed 8-9 a.m. Visit the Decatur Cares Facebook page for information.
HOWDY ROWDY AND PROUD — The Wise County Aggie Moms will host its Howdy Party 6 p.m. today at Villa Grande. All new Aggies and families are welcome, as well as current Aggies and families. The party will feature appetizers and door prizes. Contact Susan Coffman, 940-366-0186
LIBRARY TO CLOSE FOR TRAINING — The Decatur Public Library will be closed today for staff training.
40 UNDER 40 — This year, the Wise County Messenger will recognize a showcase of local business and community leaders under the age of 40 who are making a difference in Wise County in the 2025 40 Under 40 special section. The Messenger is seeking nominees who are actively making a difference in their communities and/or are leaders in their respective industries, which could span business, law, government, education, healthcare, dining and the arts. Nominations are due by Aug. 8 at wcmessenger.com/2025-40-under-40-nominations/.
FUNERALS — Service for Alton Smith, 78, of Bowie is 10 a.m. Saturday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Family visitation is 6-8 tonight at the funeral home.
FUNERAL for Sherri Stockton, 67, of Bridgeport is 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport with burial at Paradise Cemetery. Family visitation is 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
NO SERVICE is scheduled for Johnny Hoyt, 66, of Boyd. Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd is handling arrangements.
FUNERAL for infant Reed Sepeda of Paradise is 11 a.m. Saturday at Cottondale Cemetery Chapel. Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport is handling arrangements.
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