DECATUR BOND SURVEY OPEN TO COMMUNITY — Decatur ISD is seeking input from the community about a potential May bond election through an online survey. Input gathered from the survey will be considered by the bond planning committee in making a recommendation to the school board next month regarding a possible bond election. The committee has spent the past few months reviewing the district’s long-range plan, critical needs and potential solutions to the most pressing issues. The survey, at decaturisdbondplanning.com/survey, will be open today through Wednesday. Read more in today’s Wise County Messenger or online here.
SHOWERS, THEN SUN — Light rain was falling across parts of Wise County as Update was going to press Thursday morning. Skies are expected to clear by this afternoon with a high around 78 degrees. The overnight low is expected to be around 45 degrees.
BLOOD DRIVE — Wise Electric Cooperative will host a Carter BloodCare blood drive 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at 1900 N. Trinity St. in Decatur. Stop by to donate or visit CarterBloodCare.org to schedule an appointment.
BINGO BASH — Paradise Buyers Association’s annual Bingo Bash fundraiser is 6 p.m. Saturday at the Paradise High School Cafeteria. It will feature a 50/50 raffle, chili dinner at 6 p.m. followed by bingo at 6:30. All proceeds will be used for Paradise FFA, 4H and FCCLA members’ Wise County Youth Fair project purchases and end of year scholarships.
WRITERS GROUP MEETING — Gather with fellow writers at Decatur Public Library’s Writer’s Group 5:30 p.m. today. Bring your own work to get constructive feedback, or come in to get answers to your questions. Call 940-393-0290.
MZ BEE — The MZ Bee is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Alvord. Enjoy a day of crafting and fellowship. Call or text Donna at 940-393-8662.
MOBILE FOOD PANTRY — The Decatur Cares Mobile Pantry is Saturday. Food will be distributed 7:30-9 a.m. Cars can lineup in the First United Methodist Church east parking area. There will be produce and protein items for 225 families. Volunteers are welcome 7 to 9 a.m.
OFFICE CLOSURE — New Fairview City Hall will be closed Friday for staff development but will reopen to normal business hours next week.
MOTHER/SON DANCE — Bridgeport Parks and Recreation will present its annual Mother/Son Dance “Totally Awesome 80s” Jan. 31 at Bridgeport Community Center. Two dances will be held, 5 to 6:30 p.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased for $12 per person at bridgeport.recdesk.com. Space is limited. All sons, mothers, grandmothers and aunts are invited for an evening of dancing, fun, prizes, photos, refreshments and more. Call 940-683-3480.
GARDEN CLUB MEETING — Wise County Garden Club meets 11:30 a.m. today for lunch and meeting at the Bridgeport Lions Club. Lunch will be brown bag lunch, with drinks, chips and dessert provided. The program will be “Pruning Basics” presented by Donna Smith.
GIRLS SOCCER — Bridgeport (0-1) faces Wichita Falls Legacy (noon) and Dumas (6 p.m.) in the first day of the Wichita Falls tournament today at Memorial Stadium.
BOYS SOCCER — Decatur (1-0) will face Fort Worth North Side in the first round of the KFMC tournament 10:45 a.m. today at Keller Central High School.
FUNERALS — Service for Ronald William Webb, 76, of Henrietta is 2 p.m. Friday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
MEMORIAL for Andrew Cooper, 38, of Decatur is 2 p.m. Friday at Victory Family Church in Decatur. Hawkins-Decatur is handling arrangements.
SERVICE for Dan B. Maeyers, 92, of Rhome is 11 a.m. Saturday at Rhome Church of Christ with burial at Deep Creek Cemetery. Family visitation is one hour prior to the service at the church. Hawkins-Decatur is handling arrangements.
GRAVESIDE service for Amy Louise Goode, 81, of Decatur is 2 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant Grove No. 1 Cemetery. Family visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Hawkins-Decatur.
MEMORIAL for Walter Charles Pitts, 89, of Decatur is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Sycamore Baptist Church in Decatur. Hawkins-Decatur is handling arrangements.
FUNERAL for Richard Milton, 72, of Bridgeport is 11 a.m. today at Joplin Baptist Church with burial at Fairview Cemetery. Family visitation is one hour prior to service. Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport is handling arrangements.
GRAVESIDE service for Vicki Cumbie, 70, of Denton is 2 p.m. Friday at Paradise Cemetery. Hawkins-Bridgeport is handling arrangements.
FUNERAL for Homer “Snuffy” Everett Brooks, 86, of Chico is 10 a.m. Saturday at Hawkins-Bridgeport with burial at Chico Cemetery. Family visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
FUNERAL for Don “Big D” Stinnett, 78, of Runaway Bay is 2 p.m. today at Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport with burial at Eastside Cemetery.
PRIVATE family service for Dale Maurice (McCarty) Mitchum, 82, of Chico will be held at a later date. Hudson & Torres is handling arrangements.
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