COVID-19 NUMBERS IMPROVE — Local COVID-19 numbers improved in the past week, mirroring the trend state-wide. Wise Health System reported 20 COVID-19 positive patients admitted for treatment Tuesday, down from 29 last Wednesday. The med/surg/ICU capacity decreased to 83 percent after it had increased to 95 percent last week. Statewide hospitalizations continued to decrease since last week. As of Tuesday, 9,529 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized across the state, down from 11,997 last Wednesday. The Department of State Health Services reported two more local deaths in the past week, bringing the total related to the virus to 234 since March of 2020.
WARM UP CONTINUES — Wise County could see 70-degree temperatures by this afternoon as the warming trend continues since last week’s winter storm. The overnight low is expected to drop to 40 degrees with even warmer temperatures expected for Friday.
COALITION MEETING — The Wise County Community Coalition meets noon Monday at Villa Grande in Decatur. The group will observe Black History Month, and guest speaker will be Joe Gratts, a great-grandson of a Buffalo Soldier.
MOBILE PANTRY — Bridgeport Mobile Pantry is today. Cars can begin to line up at 7:30 a.m. in the middle school parking lot by the gymnasium. Food will be distributed 9-11 a.m. Volunteers are welcomed to help setting up at 7 a.m. in the First United Methodist Church parking lot. Call the church office with any questions, 940-683-2780.
REALTORS CLASS/LUNCHEON — The Greater Denton/Wise County Association of Realtors will host a free class with Amy Hinshaw that will help you discover what you need to know when selling or buying a property in a PID, PUD, or MUD 10-11 a.m. Feb. 25 at Decatur Conference Center. The association’s networking luncheon is 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. that day at the center. Representative Lynn Stucky will be the guest speaker at the luncheon. Lunch is $15. RSVP for both events at gdwcar.com or 940-387-8212.
CLAY SHOOT — The 2nd Annual Bill Deberry Memorial Clay Shoot benefiting the Children’s Advocacy Center for North Texas is 8 a.m.-1 p.m. March 4 at Fossil Pointe Sporting Grounds, 7282 N. Farm Road 51. Contact Amy Ferdinando, aferdinando@cacnorthtexas.org or 972-538-9620.
DAV MEETING — Disabled American Veterans’ next membership meeting is 6:30 tonight at the DAV Hall, 2801-B FM 51 S., in Decatur. Contact Commander Kayla Jones, kaylajones.dav@gmail.com or 940-399-3291.
WISE HEALTH SYSTEM BLOOD DRIVE — Wise Health System will host a blood drive 9 a.m.-3 p.m. today. The Carter BloodCare bus will be in the parking lot at 609 Medical Center Drive. Call Steven Gallego at 940-627-5921.
FUNERALS — Service for Ola Earl Taylor, 88, of Decatur is 2 p.m. today at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with burial at Pleasant Grove No. 1 Cemetery. Visitation is one hour before the service.
GRAVESIDE service for Orbie Dale Davenport, 87, of Decatur is 11 a.m. Friday at Leon Cemetery in Leon, Okla. Open visitation is 6-8 tonight at Hawkins-Decatur.
GRAVESIDE service for Leon Charles “Buddy” “Growly” Clark, 79, of Granbury is 2 p.m. Friday at Oaklawn Cemetery. Hawkins-Decatur is handling arrangements.
FUNERAL for Johnny Wayne Hale, 72, formerly of Decatur is 11 a.m. Saturday at Hawkins-Decatur with burial at Sweetwater Cemetery. Family visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
MEMORIAL service for William Neal Greer, 51, of San Angelo is 2 p.m. Saturday at Hawkins-Decatur.
FUNERAL for Frances Ann Collins, 93, of Grand Saline is 2 p.m. Sunday at Hawkins-Decatur with burial at Cottonwood Cemetery. Family visitation is 4-6 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
GRAVESIDE service for Jerry Henson, 81, formerly of Decatur is 2 p.m. Monday at Sweetwater Cemetery. Hawkins-Decatur is handling arrangements.
MEMORIAL graveside for Danny G. Cobb, 75, of Decatur will be held at a later date at DFW National Cemetery. Hawkins-Decatur is handling arrangements.
PRIVATE memorial for Myrtle Virgina Bowles, 68, of Bowie will be held at a later date. Hawkins-Decatur is handling arrangements.
FUNERAL for Dale “Red” Robinson, 100, of Paradise is 2 p.m. Saturday at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport. Family visitation is one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
MEMORIAL service for Elva Charlene “Char” Setters, 81, of Bridgeport is 2 p.m. Feb. 19 at First United Methodist Church in Bridgeport. Hawkins-Bridgeport is handling arrangements.
SERVICE for Bobby Cantrell, 79, of Bridgeport is pending at Hawkins-Bridgeport.
MEMORIAL service for Roy Lee Mullins, 92, of Burleson will be held at a later date. Hawkins-Bridgeport is handling arrangements.
SERVICE for Patsy Snodgrass, 86, of Boyd is pending at Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd.
GRAVESIDE for John Thompson, 90, of Boyd is 2 p.m. today at Aurora Cemetery. Hawkins-Boyd is handling arrangements.
VISITATION for Keith Reeves, 68, of Azle is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Hawkins-Boyd.
GRAVESIDE for Charles Thomas Vines, 62, of California is 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at DFW National Cemetery. Hawkins-Boyd is handling arrangements.
SERVICE for Rosa Tovar, 56, of Bridgeport is 4 p.m. today at Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport. Visitation is 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
SERVICE for Janice Middleton, 81, of Runaway Bay is 11 a.m. Friday at Hudson & Torres. Visitation is 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.
MEMORIAL service for Carolyn Creamer, 76, of Alvord is 2 p.m. Saturday at Hudson & Torres.
SERVICE for John Taylor, 77, of Chico is 10 a.m. Monday at Hudson & Torres with burial at Cumby Cemetery in Chico. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
SERVICE for Cheryl Gauker, 73, of Bridgeport is pending at Hudson & Torres.
SERVICE for Derrell “Derry” Christian Dodson, 79, of Graham, formerly of Decatur is 1 p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church in Decatur with reception to follow at 605 Main St.
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