WARM WEEKEND AHEAD — Winter has decided to take a bit of a break over the next few days as highs could reach close to 80. It’s quite a change from a week ago when we were still dealing with lingering issues from an ice storm. Today’s high is expected to be around 78 degrees under sunny skies with an overnight low of 42. It will be a little cooler on Saturday with a high near 68 and a low near 50. But we’ll rebound on Sunday with predicted highs in the mid-70s. Rain chances will return early next week, but high temperatures are expected to remain in the mid-70s Monday and Tuesday.
BOYS BASKETBALL RESULTS — VCA (23-6, 11-1) clinched the TAPPS 2A District 2 title following a 56-46 win over Sacred Heart Thursday.
GIRLS BASKETBALL RESULTS — VCA (11-11, 9-3) suffered a 35-29 loss to Sacred Heart in a TAPPS 2A District 2 showdown Thursday.
SPECIAL NEEDS BOOK CLUB — Decatur Public Library will host a special needs book club called Distinctively Special Book Club 1:30 p.m. Monday. This month the group will discuss “Insignificant Events In the Life of a Cactus” by Dusti Boling. Call Laura Altz at 940-393-0290.
REPUBLICAN GROUP TO TOUR RESOURCE CENTER — Wise Republican Women will tour the Wise Choices Pregnancy Resource Center 5:30 p.m. Monday. The center is located at 604 N. Trinity St. Decatur. Call 214-289-9857.
SOCCER — Tonight is the first District 4-4A Battle of Big Sandy matchup between Decatur and Bridgeport, played at Bull Memorial Stadium. The Bulls (10-2, 1-0) host the Eagles (8-0-2, 1-0) at 6 p.m., followed by the Lady Eagles (3-6, 1-0) battling the Sissies (2-7, 0-1) at 7:30 p.m.
BOYS BASKETBALL — Decatur (9-17, 3-7) travels to face rival Springtown in a District 7-4A clash tonight at 7:30. Bridgeport (14-16, 4-6) squares off against Lake Worth 7:30 p.m. at Lake Worth High School. In 10-3A, Paradise (27-2, 8-0) hosts a league matchup against Pilot Point at 7:30 p.m. Boyd (16-14, 3-5) will take on Valley View 7:30 p.m. at Valley View High School. Slidell (23-6, 10-0) looks to remain unbeaten in 13-2A, as the Hounds host Era at 8 p.m. Alvord (10-17, 1-9) will try to snap a 9-game district losing streak in a road battle against Collinsville at 8 p.m. Chico (17-12, 5-5) looks to climb above .500 in the league standings, facing Muenster 8 p.m. at Muenster High School. VCA suits up for a TAPPS 2A District 2 contest against Harvest Christian Academy 5 p.m. Saturday at home.
GIRLS BASKETBALL — Decatur (29-4, 12-0) tries for its 30th win of the season in a District 7-4A showdown against Springtown 6:15 p.m. at Springtown High School. Bridgeport (22-12, 9-3) squares off against Lake Worth in a road matchup at 6:15 p.m. Boyd (12-18, 4-6) takes on Pilot Point in a 10-3A battle 6:15 p.m. at Pilot Point High School. Paradise (26-4, 9-0) will take the court against Valley View 6:15 p.m. at home. In 13-2A, Chico (20-12, 7-5) hits the road to face Muenster at 6:30 p.m. Alvord (0-31, 0-12) continues searching for its first win, as the Lady Bulldogs play Collinsville 6:30 p.m. at Collinsville High School. Slidell (15-15, 4-8) tips-off against Era 6:30 p.m. at home. On Saturday, VCA welcomes Harvest Christian Academy for a TAPPS 2A District 2 showdown at 3:30 p.m.
DINNER AND AUCTION — Boyd Area Buyers Association will host its annual Jimmy Ware Dinner and Auction 6 p.m. Saturday at Boyd High School. The event supports the association and Boyd students and their FFA, FCCLA and 4-H projects.
ROAD CLOSURE — The Texas Department of Transportation has notified the City of Boyd that Farm Road 730 North will be closed from North Wilson to County Road 4460 9 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Saturday to complete necessary road improvements that cannot be accomplished during heavy traffic hours. Plan for an alternate route during this time.
DECATUR CARES — Decatur Cares Mobile Food Pantry is 8 to 9 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church of Decatur. Registration begins 7 a.m. in the east parking lot. Fruit, vegetables, protein items and other food for 225 families will be distributed. Volunteers are needed 7 to 9:30 a.m. for setup, distribution of food and cleanup. Visit the Decatur Cares Facebook page.
RUNAWAY BAY BLOOD DRIVE — Greater Runaway Bay Alliance will sponsor a Carter BloodCare Blood Drive 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Two buses will be available in the parking lot of the Norma Coble Civic Center. Call/text Carolyn Dent at 940-399-9333 or visit wcmess.com/donate2726 to schedule and appointment.
YOUTH FAIR ENTRIES — The 2026 Wise County Youth Fair online entry dates continue until 5 p.m. Saturday. Late entry dates are Feb. 9 to 13.
FUNERALS — Memorial service for Michael Dell Cooper, 69, of Rhome is 2 p.m. Saturday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
FUNERAL for Beverly Bradley, 92, of Decatur is 2 p.m. Sunday at Hawkins-Decatur with visitation one hour prior to service. Burial is at Blue Bonnet Hills Cemetery at a future date.
FUNERAL for Virginia Bess Renfro, 99, of Nocona is 2:30 p.m. Sunday at First United Methodist Church in Decatur. Family visitation is one hour prior to the service at the church. Hawkins-Decatur is handling arrangements.
MEMORIAL service for Paul Marshall Hilton, 79, of Decatur is 1 p.m. Feb. 13 at Hawkins-Decatur. Visitation is at noon before the service.
SERVICE for Tommie Feagans, 80, of Decatur is pending at Hawkins-Decatur.
FUNERAL for Rozell O’Dell Loper, 91, of Bridgeport is 11 a.m. today at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport with burial at West Bridgeport Cemetery.
FUNERAL for Michael Thomas, 46, of Lake Bridgeport is 11 a.m. Saturday at Hawkins-Bridgeport with burial at East Bridgeport Cemetery. Family visitation is 6-8 tonight at the funeral home.
GRAVESIDE service for Donella Benham, 90, of Bridgeport is 1 p.m. Tuesday at East Bridgeport Cemetery. Hawkins-Bridgeport is handling arrangements.
SERVICE for Sherrie Searcy, 76, of Paradise is pending at Hawkins-Bridgeport.
MEMORIAL service for Brent Parker, 58, of Prosper is 10:30 a.m. Feb. 14 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.
SERVICE for Terry Baker, 75, of Paradise is noon today at Grace Fellowship Church in Paradise.
SERVICE for Joseph McKinney is 2 p.m. Saturday at Rise Church in Decatur with visitation following.
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