Update for Monday October 18, 2021

DECATUR ISD TRUSTEES TO DISCUSS BOARD MEMBERS RESIDENCY — At its meeting at 6 tonight, Decatur ISD trustees will discuss the residency of a board member. Trustees will also consider action on a Level III student grievance and an employee contract abandonment.

NEW FAIRVIEW TO DISCUSS SUBPOENA — The New Fairview City Council will discuss during a work session at 7 tonight a grand jury subpoena for city financial records pursuant to a criminal investigation being conducted by the district attorney. The council will also consider accepting the deep dive audit report, authorizing an agreement with the city auditor and approving $100,000 for drainage improvements.

EARLY VOTING BEGINS — Early voting for the Nov. 2 general election begins today at four early voting locations around the county: the Women’s Building at the Wise County Fairgrounds, 3101 S. Farm Road 51 in Decatur; Alvord City Hall, 215 W. Elm; the Boyd Community Center, 420 E. Morton Ave.; and Bridgeport Law Enforcement Center, 1000 Thompson St. Early voting will take place 8 a.m.-5 p.m. each weekday from today to Oct. 29, with extended voting hours 7 a.m.-7 p.m. both Tuesdays, Oct. 19 and 26. The ballot includes eight state constitutional amendment propositions for all voters. Depending on where you live, you could have other ballot measures to consider, including Paradise City Council and school board races, a City of Rhome bond issue, two City of New Fairview propositions, Springtown and Azle ISD bond issues and a handful of water district or municipal utility district propositions. Read more in the weekend Wise County Messenger on newsstands now.

FOOTBALL RESULTS — The Decatur Eagles (4-3) beat Lake Worth 42-28 in 4-4A Division I. In 4-3AI, the Boyd Yellowjackets (1-6, 1-3) fell to Peaster 55-21. The Paradise Panthers (5-2) improved to 2-2 in district with a 31-20 win over Bowie. The Alvord Bulldogs (5-2, 2-0) claimed a 36-25 7-2AI win over Collinsville. The Chico Dragons (0-8, 0-2) lost to Era 38-24. The Victory Christian Patriots (3-4, 2-3) fell to Wylie Prep 52-6.

VOLLEYBALL RESULTS — The Decatur Lady Eagles claimed their 10th District 7-4A sweep against Springtown 25-19, 25-11, 25-18. The Bridgeport Sissies beat Krum 28-26, 25-18, 25-16. In 10-3A, the Boyd Lady Jackets defeated S&S 25-11, 25-14, 25-17. The Alvord lost in five sets to Poolville 25-17, 26-24, 18-25, 23-25, 13-15. On Saturday, the Chico Lady Dragons fell to Lindsay 25-19, 25-14, 25-18. Paradise swept Valley View.

REPUBLICAN MEETING — Wise County Republicans and Wise Republican Women will meet 6:30 tonight at the Wise County Heritage Museum in Decatur. Guest speaker will be Drew Springer, state senator for SD 30. More information about upcoming events and meetings can be found on the Facebook pages of Wise Republican Women #WRW or Wise Republican Party-Wise County, TX.

GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY — The Wise County Genealogical Society will meet 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Decatur Public Library. Bernard Meisner will give a program on strategies for more effective online searching. The meeting will also be available over Zoom. Log on information will be on the WCGS Facebook page.

WATCH PARTY — A community watch party for HGTV’s “Joined at the House” featuring Bridgeport’s Hayhurst Brothers is Wednesday at the Arcadia Theater. A meet and greet with light refreshments is at 6 followed by the show at 7.

HAPPY HAUNTING — The Messenger is having a yard decorating contest to celebrate fall. To enter, email photos of your yard decorated for Halloween or fall to ads@wcmessenger.com. Deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday. Include your name, address and phone number (not for publication). Readers will vote to determine winners, and prizes will be awarded.

FALL-0-WEEN — CrossRoads Church will host a community Fall-O-Ween event 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. The event will feature trunk-or-treating, live music, food trucks, and a hayride. The church is located at 1400 Deer Park Rd. in Decatur. Visit www.crossroadspeople.com/falloween.

PUMPKIN PAINTING CONTEST — Decatur FFA will hold a pumpkin painting contest 4-7 p.m. today at the ag barn. Entry fee is $10, and this will include a pumpkin and paint. Prizes will be awarded for each age division. Pumpkins can be purchased for $7 without entering the contest.

FUNERALS — Graveside service for Danny Earnest Agan Sr., 64, of Forestburg is 11:30 a.m. Thursday at DFW National Cemetery. Family visitation is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur. MEMORIAL service for Christine Kobbeman, 68, of Decatur is 11 a.m. Oct. 30 at Hawkins-Decatur. SERVICE for Humberto Vargas, 48, of Decatur is pending at Hawkins-Decatur. FUNERAL for Mark Wade Bishop, 59, of The Woodlands is 11 a.m. today at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur. Visitation is one hour prior to service. FUNERAL for Janet Minor, 88, of Decatur is 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John’s Baptist Church in Decatur with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Family visitation is 6 to 8 tonight at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur. MEMORIAL for Winton McDonough, 87, of Decatur will be held at a later date. SERVICES for Humberto Vargas, 48, of Decatur and Miguel Ortiz, 59, of Decatur are pending at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur. SERVICES for Vada Rainwater, 84, of Haslet, Zetta Morrow, 75, of Alvord and Ruth Little, 87, of Hemphill are pending at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport. SERVICES for Alexius Mills, 29, and Dexter Mills of Bedford are pending at Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd. SERVICES are pending for Chris Ince, 49, of Bridgeport and Alice Robinson, 97, of Chico at Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport.