STORMS POSSIBLE THIS WEEKEND — If your Valentine’s Day plans involve going out, you might want to keep the umbrella handy. The weather forecast includes a 100 percent chance of rain on Saturday with the possibility of storms. Isolated strong storms capable of producing small hail and gusty winds may develop, but the threat of severe weather is low, according to the National Weather Service. Wise County could see one-half inch to an inch of rain with this weather system, which is expected to clear out by early Sunday morning. Remember that even if we do see rain, the county remains under a 90-day burn ban.
FILING DEADLINE — Today is the final day to file for a place on the ballot for the May 2 city and school elections.
BOND SET FOR MURDER SUSPECT — Bond for Michael Socia, who was arrested for murder Thursday, has been set at $100,000, according to Wise County Jail records. Socia was arrested after police say he stabbed his mother at her home on Cliff Street Wednesday night. He remained in jail as of Friday morning.
GIRLS BASKETBALL RESULTS — VCA (14-11) clinched its first playoff win under coach Jeremy Bartlett by outlasting Amarillo Holy Cross 39-33 in a home bi-district matchup Thursday. The Lady Patriots will take on Greenville Christian School in the area round next week. Game info was not available as of Friday morning.
BOYS SOCCER — Bridgeport (10-3, 1-1) jumps back into District 4-4A play with a battle against Burkburnett 5:30 today at Burkburnett High School.
GIRLS SOCCER — Bridgeport (3-8, 0-2) continues searching for its first District 4-4A win, as the Sissies travel to face Burkburnett at 7:15 p.m.
BOYS BASKETBALL — Decatur (9-19, 3-9) hosts Lake Worth in a District 7-4A showdown tonight at 7:30. Bridgeport (15-17, 5-7) faces Castleberry 7:30 p.m. at Castleberry High School. In 10-3A, Boyd (17-15, 4-6) takes on Callisburg 7:30 p.m. at home. Paradise (29-2, 10-0) is on the road against Whitesboro at 7:30 p.m. Alvord (11-18, 2-10) battles Tioga in a 13-2A skirmish 6 p.m. at Alvord High School. Chico (18-13, 6-6) looks to climb above .500 in league play in a home matchup against Lindsay at 6:15 p.m. Slidell (25-6, 12-0) will try to keep its unblemished district record intact in a road showdown against Muenster at 6 p.m.
MZ BEE — The MZ Bee is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Alvord. Enjoy a day of crafting and fellowship. Call or text Donna at 940-393-8662.
YOUTH FAIR LATE ENTRY — Late entries for the 2026 Wise County Youth Fair will be accepted until 5 p.m. today.
YOUTH FAIR SCHOLARSHIP — The 2026 Wise County Youth Fair Scholarship applications are due today. A maximum of fourteen $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to one graduating senior from each school district who has been actively involved in the Wise County Youth Fair during their high school years. Call Liz Hubbard at 940-389-5388.
LIBRARY CLOSURE — The Decatur Public Library will be closed Monday in observance of Presidents Day.
HOLIDAY CLOSING — Wise County Environmental Services, 911 Addressing and the Decatur Dumpsite will be closed Monday for the Presidents Day holiday.
FUNERALS — Service for Rev. Everette Owen Ruddick, 79, of Decatur is 11 a.m. today at Voice of Triumph Assembly of God Church in Sunset with burial at Port O’Connor Cemetery on Monday. Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur is handling arrangements.
MEMORIAL service for Paul Marshall Hilton, 79, of Decatur is 1 p.m. today at Hawkins-Decatur. Visitation is noon prior to the service.
SERVICE for Kelley Denise Barry Hudson, 64, of Decatur is noon Saturday at the Bowie Community Center. Hawkins-Decatur is handling arrangements.
FUNERAL for Suzanne McKee Morton, 72, of Decatur is 11 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Decatur with burial at Paradise Cemetery. Family visitation is one hour prior to the service at the church. Hawkins-Decatur is handling arrangements.
SERVICE for Betty Weeks, 79, of Alvord is pending at Hawkins-Decatur.
NO SERVICE is scheduled for Mary Bryant, 86, of Mineral Wells. Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport is handling arrangements.
FUNERAL for Denise Arlene Day, 73, of Boyd is 10 a.m. Feb. 25 at Heritage Baptist Church in Haslet with burial at 1:30 p.m. at DFW National Cemetery. Family visitation is 6-8 p.m. Feb. 24 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd.
MEMORIAL service for Brent Parker, 58, of Prosper is 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Zion Valley Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Chico with a graveside service immediately following at Pleasant Grove Cemetery No. 3 in Chico. Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport is handling arrangements.
GRAVESIDE service for Cary Cox, 76, of Bridgeport is 2 p.m. Monday at Boonsville Cemetery. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Hudson & Torres.
NO SERVICE is scheduled for Peggy Hairston, 75, of Bridgeport. Hudson & Torres is handling arrangements.
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