HEAT ADVISORY ISSUED — The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Wise County from 1 p.m. today until 7 p.m. Friday. High temperatures today and tomorrow should be around 100 degrees with heat index values as high as 104. Hot temperatures and high humidity will increase the risk for heat-related illnesses to occur, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. The NWS suggests drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun and checking on relatives and neighbors. Extra precautions should also be taken when working outside, such as limiting strenuous activities to early morning or evening if possible and watching for symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
NORTHWEST CONSIDERS SECOND TAX RATE ELECTION — The Northwest School Board will consider placing a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE) on the November ballot to alleviate pressure from what the district has described as the school funding crisis in Texas. The board on Monday did not take action on putting a VATRE before voters in the general election but did consider the possibility during a budget workshop at its meeting. The board must call for the item to be placed on the Nov. 4 ballot by Aug. 18. If approved, a VATRE would increase the district’s maintenance and operations (M&O) tax rate by three cents. The district called for a VATRE in last November’s election, but it was voted down 65.6 to 34.4 percent. It was intended to eliminate the district’s $16 million deficit after the adoption of the 2024-2025 budget, but with the measure’s failure, Northwest ISD was forced to cut around 100 staff positions and restructure multiple student programs. Read more online here.
FATHEREE NAMED PANTHERS’ NEW SKIPPER — Former Eaton coach Jeremy Fatheree has been hired as Paradise’s new baseball coach. Fatheree replaces former coach Mike Fehler, who recently ended his second stint with Paradise after a three-year run. Fatheree served as Eaton’s first baseball coach, spending 10 years building the Eagles’ program. Eaton claimed the 2018 5A state title with a 4-1 win over Forney — Northwest ISD’s lone boys team state championship. Read more online here.
REPUBLICAN WOMEN MEETING — The Wise Republican Women will meet 6 p.m. Monday in the Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Courtroom at the Sheriff’s Office in Decatur. 48th District Court Judge Chris Taylor, who is running for 2nd Court of Appeals, Place 2 will speak.
BARBECUE SALE — The Greenwood Masonic Lodge 779 is hosting a Labor Day BBQ sale. Brisket, sausage, pork butt and ribs are available for purchase. Pickup is 9 to 11 a.m. Aug. 23 under the pavilion in Greenwood. Call/text 940-399-8594 to pre order.
BEEF SUMMIT — The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a multicounty beef summit 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 20 at the Vashti Community Center, 9345 Farm Road 1288 in Bellevue. Those in Wise, Archer, Clay, Jack, Montague and Wichita counties are invited. The cost of the summit is $30, which includes lunch. Registration is available online at tx.ag/MultiCountyBeefSummit or by emailing Bill Holcombe at bill.holcombe@ag.tamu.edu. The deadline to register is Aug. 15.
CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY — The Decatur Police Department will host its Citizens Police Academy beginning Tuesday, Aug. 26. The course will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Decatur Police Department and will end with a graduation ceremony Nov. 18. Class information and registration paperwork is available online at decaturtx.org. Contact Royce Gastineau at 940-393-0307 or rgastineau@decaturpd.net.
FUNERALS — Service for Betty Ann White, 70, of Decatur is 10 a.m. Friday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with burial at Thomas Cemetery. Family visitation is 6-8 tonight at the funeral home.
MEMORIAL graveside for Merrie Bishop, 65, of Bowie is 10 a.m. Saturday at Elmwood Cemetery. Hawkins-Decatur is handling arrangements.
SERVICE for Myoka Tuggle, 77, of Boyd is pending at Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd.
FUNERAL for Berniece Landers, 84, of Bridgeport is 11 a.m. Friday at Pleasant View Baptist Church in Bridgeport with burial at Thomas Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m. Friday prior to the service at the church. Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport is handling arrangements.
FUNERAL for Tommy Nallie, 77, of Forsyth, Mo., is 10 a.m. Monday at Hudson & Torres with burial at Eastside Cemetery. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
FUNERAL for Travis Deatherage, 83, of Bridgeport is 11 a.m. Saturday at Hudson & Torres with burial at West Bridgeport Cemetery. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
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