COLE RETURNING TO DA’S OFFICE – Tim Cole is returning to the 271st district attorney’s office in Wise County. District Attorney Greg Lowery Tuesday asked county commissioners to approve a budget amendment, giving his office more money that would allow him to hire Cole as an assistant district attorney. Cole, who was an assistant DA in Wise County from 2010 to 2014, also served as district attorney in the 97th District. Lowery does not yet have a start date for Cole. Read more in the midweek Wise County Messenger on newsstands and online at WCMessenger.com.
HODGES RUNNING FOR CONSTABLE – Chris Hodges of Paradise announced he’s running for Precinct 4 constable. He will be on the Republican ballot in the March 3 primary election. Hodges is a U.S. Navy veteran and former Wise County sheriff’s deputy. Read more in the weekend Wise County Messenger on newsstands Saturday.
FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS – The Bridgeport Bulls and Chico Dragons start the playoffs tonight. The Bulls take on Glen Rose at 7 p.m. at Aledo. Chico faces Hawley at 7 p.m. at Mineral Wells.
COLLEGE SIGNINGS – Bridgeport two-time state medalist Jadon Maddux signed with the University of Florida for track Wednesday. Decatur’s Madison Lowery inked with Division I Coastal Carolina for volleyball. Decatur’s Chase Oberle signed with Howard College for baseball. Boyd’s Lane Wilson signed with Northwestern Oklahoma State for baseball. Boyd’s Boston McIntire will sign with Luna Community College today.
LIBRARY MOVIE NIGHT – Tonight is Movie Night at Decatur Public Library. They’ll be showing “The Dead Pool,” starring Clint Eastwood, at 7 p.m. Come early and snag some sweet props. Call the library at 940-393-0290.
WISE GIVES – Wise Health System is partnering with Acts for Others to host Wise Gives, a charitable fair, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 7 at Fit-N-Wise, 609 Medical Center Dr., in Decatur. Free services will be offered including: hair cuts, eye exams, flu shots, legal aid, a food pantry, health screenings, financial counseling, car seat safety and cooking demonstrations, just to name a few. There will also be a kids zone and pictures with Santa. Lunch will be served starting at 10. More than 60 volunteers will be needed. Sign up at volunteersignup.org/QALDQ.
BAKE SALE – Sparkler Dance Teams from Miss Twister Dance Company have been invited to dance at Disney in January. A fundraiser bake sale will be held 9 a.m. Saturday at Tractor Supply in Decatur.
REALTORS MEETING – The Greater Denton/Wise Association of Realtors will hold a Wise County Networking Luncheon 11:30 a.m. Nov. 22 at the Decatur Conference Center. Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin will be the guest speaker. Registration is $20 per person. Guests are encouraged to bring unwrapped toy for Santa Cops. To RSVP, call 940-387-8212.
LIBRARY PLEDGES – An anonymous donor offered to match up to $25,000 in pledges made by this Friday to the Decatur Public Library to complement the Weaver Fund, which totals almost $900,000. The donor also noted $25,000 doubled represents the 50th anniversary of the library, which is in 2020. To make a pledge, pick up a form at the library, 1700 Farm Road 51 South. Pledges can be a one-time donation or paid out over the year with a deadline of Sept. 15, 2020. Call 940-393-0290.
GRIEF WORKSHOP – A workshop for people dealing with grief through the holiday season, “Hope through the Holidays” is 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday in the Fireplace Room at Decatur Church of Christ. RSVP by today at 940-627-1618 or britt@wiseccc.org. Bring a framed photo of your loved one.
BOOK SIGNING – The Decatur Public Library is hosting local author Sylvia Hornback for a book signing featuring her latest novel, “Jeanne,” 5:30-7:30 tonight. Hornback will give a short talk at 6 p.m. and will have copies of the book for sale. Call 940-393-0290.
FUNERALS – Service for Sandra Nicholson, 75, of Bridgeport will be held at a later date. Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur is handling arrangements.
MEMORIAL service for Hannah Estella Hegmann, 27, of Boyd is 11 a.m. Saturday at Faith Tabernacle Church in Fort Worth. Hawkins-Decatur is handling arrangements.
SERVICE for Donalda Floyd, 77 of Decatur is pending at Hawkins-Decatur.
SERVICE for Charlotte Joan Todd, 70, of Bridgeport is pending at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport.
VISITATION for Richard Wayne Pond, 73, of Rhome is 6-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, at Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd.
MEMORIAL service for Nancy Lee Gogniat, 77, of Decatur is 2 p.m. Monday at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Decatur. Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport is handling arrangements.
FUNERAL for Virginia McCollom, 85, of Runaway Bay is 10 a.m. Saturday at Johnson’s Funeral Home in San Angelo with burial at Fairmount Cemetery in San Angelo. Hudson & Torres is handling arrangements.
SERVICE for Robyn McWilliams, 44, of Ira is pending at Hudson & Torres.
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