TASTE OF WISE — The 14th Annual Taste of Wise is 5 to 8 p.m. today at Decatur Conference Center. Sample food, drinks, appetizers and more. Enjoy live entertainment from area artists, door prizes and a raffle for a cash giveaway. Raffle tickets are $20 per sheet and include entry ticket into the cash giveaway. Tickets are $15 per person. Visit wisecountychamber.com/event-tickets/ or purchase tickets at the door.
RAIN CHANCES INCREASE — After a warm day today with a high near 98 and heat index values as high as 101, the forecast includes a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms tonight.
BLOOD DRIVE — Heritage Place of Decatur, 605 W. Mulberry, will host a Carter BloodCare blood drive 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday. Donors will receive a Dallas Cowboys T-shirt, while supplies last. Sign up to donate at wcmess.com/donate9225.
HOLIDAY CLOSING — Wise County Environmental Services and the Decatur Dumpsite will close on Monday for the Labor Day holiday.
COURT CLOSURE — The Bridgeport Municipal Court will be closed today for training. The court will reopen Friday morning at 8 a.m.
SENIOR BINGO — Decatur Medical Lodge hosts Senior Community Bingo for ages 55 and up 2:30 p.m. the last Thursday of the month. The event features snacks and prizes.
FOOTBALL — VCA will be the first Wise County team to hit the gridiron for the 2025 season, as the Patriots battle Coolidge JV 7 tonight at Patriot Field.
VOLLEYBALL — Decatur (15-2) and Boyd (12-6) will begin competing in KSA showcases today in Orlando and Honolulu, respectively. Bridgeport (5-11) is playing at the Callisburg tournament, while Chico (4-4) is at the Nocona tournament. VCA (10-6-2) takes on Kennedale Fellowship 6:30 p.m. at home.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING — The Wise County Historical Society meets 6 p.m. today at Grace Baptist Church in Decatur. Refreshments will be served.
YOGA AT THE LIBRARY — Decatur Public Library will host Yoga at the Library featuring Devon McCain LPC, RYT 200, 6 p.m. today. Classes will focus on breathing and simple practices aimed at promoting well-being, de-stressing and mobility. Bring a yoga mat or towel.
LEARN ABOUT MEDICARE — A Medicare 101 presentation will be given 10 a.m. Friday at the Bridgeport Public Library.
NEWSPAPERS DELAYED — Due to an issue at the printing press, subscribers will not receive today’s Wise County Messenger newspaper in mailboxes until Friday. Papers could be available on newsstands later today. Updates will be posted on the Messenger’s social media accounts. An E-Edition is available here.
FUNERALS — Service for Roddy Dodson, 71, of Decatur will be at a later date. Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur is handling arrangements.
SERVICES for Opal Rios, 93, and Jo Williams, 90, both of Decatur are pending at Hawkins-Decatur.
FUNERAL for Claudia Roberts, 80, of Bridgeport is 2 p.m. today at First Presbyterian Church in Bridgeport with burial at East Bridgeport Cemetery. Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport is handling arrangements.
MEMORIAL service for Paul Lambert Jr., 93, of Paradise is 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hawkins-Bridgeport with burial at 3:15 p.m. at DFW National Cemetery. Family visitation is one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
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