LOCAL RADIATION SERVICES TO BE OUTSOURCED — Local cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy may have to travel to Denton or Azle for treatment once the acquisition of Wise Health System is finalized. Medical City Healthcare’s pending agreement to purchase Wise Health System in Decatur does not include the Cancer Center building. Starting Dec. 1, medical oncology services will be relocated inside the central hospital campus, 609 Medical Center Drive, according to Medical City Healthcare. However, radiation therapy isn’t going to be offered onsite once the Cancer Center is phased out next month. “Future radiation oncology services will be referred to Texas Oncology, a respected practice dedicated to oncology care with 280 locations across the state,” according to Medical City. None of Texas Oncology’s 280 locations are in Wise County. The closest option from Decatur is in Denton, near Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital. Texas Oncology also has a branch in Azle. Read more here.
DECATUR LUMBER COMPANY SOLD — Decatur Lumber Company has been acquired by Henson Lumber, a building material provider based in Cresson. Henson Lumber announced the acquisition of the lumber business that has operated in Decatur since 1979 Tuesday. Decatur Lumber Company owner Glenn Trachta said all employees have been retained through the transition. “They are a great company with great values. They are family owned and are going to be great for Decatur,” Trachta told the Messenger Wednesday. “That’s why we made this decision.” The deal strengthens Henson Lumber’s position as a lumber and building material supplier in Texas said COO Casey Wallace. Read more in today’s Wise County Messenger.
AREA FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS — Decatur (7-4) will battle Andrews in a 4A Division I second-round matchup at 6 tonight at Shotwell Stadium in Abilene.
MOBILE FOOD PANTRY — U-Turn World Ministries will host a Tarrant Area Food Bank mobile food pantry 2:30-5:30 p.m. today at the church, 306 N. Texas 101, in Chico. A mobile food truck will deliver food to the location, and it will be distributed in a drive-thru. Next month’s mobile food pantry will also be held a week earlier, Dec. 21, due to the Christmas holiday.
BUCKLE SHOW – The Alvord Thanksgiving Buckle Show is this weekend at the Wise County Fairgrounds in Decatur. Registration is 7-8:30 a.m. Cost is $30 per entry. Saturday’s show features goats, lambs and pigs, and Sunday’s show features cattle. A concession stand will be open. Call Teddy Northcutt, 940-577-170 or Mariessa Ragan, 817-308-4204, or email alvordfriendsffa@proton.me.
WCWC SPRING REGISTRATION — Weatherford College Wise County is now registering all current and returning students for the spring semester. Registration opens for all new and transfer students on Nov. 28. Complete the application and schedule an advising appointment now to be ready to register on Nov. 28. Visit wc.edu for more information or call 940-626-2690.
BOYS BASKETBALL — VCA opens its season by competing at the Perrin-Whitt tournament today. The Patriots will continue tournament play Friday and Saturday.
GIRLS BASKETBALL — Alvord (1-2) will open tournament play at the Brock tournament today. VCA (1-0) starts playing in the Perrin-Whitt tournament.
DECATUR ARTISAN MARKET — The Decatur Artisan Market will be open 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at DIY Studio Decatur, 205 N. Newark St. This family fun event includes more than 30 inside/outside vendors, food trucks, a bounce house and free crafts. Barbara Pizza Co. and Raquel’s Refreshments will serve food and drinks.
BALLOON RELEASE FOR MAYCIE — A balloon release honoring Maycie South will take place 5:30 p.m. today at Chico’s Dragon Stadium. The family requests people wear blue to honor her memory. Today marks the one-year anniversary of the 13-year-old’s death.
CINNAMON ROLL FUNDRAISER — Wise County Aggie Moms Club Annual Famous Cinnamon Roll Fundraiser is underway. Deadline to order is Friday. Visit wcmess.com/aggieroll for information or to order.
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MEETING — The Wise County Genealogical Society meets 5:30 p.m. today at First Baptist Church in Decatur. Kelli Jo Berkheimer will speak on how to recognize your misconceptions about DNA and how to address them.
FUNERALS — Service for Myrtle Blaylock, 82, of Sunset is 11 a.m. Friday at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Decatur with burial at Smyrna Cemetery in Sunset. Family visitation is 6-8 tonight at the funeral home.
MEMORIAL service for Ronald Zimmerman, 76, of Decatur is 11 a.m. Saturday at Hawkins Chapel in Decatur.
MEMORIAL for Martha Anderson, 67, of Decatur is 6 p.m. Monday at Slidell Baptist Church with burial at Slidell Cemetery. Family visitation is one hour prior to service at the church. Hawkins-Decatur is handling arrangements.
FUNERAL for June E. Taylor, 96, of Bridgeport is 3 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Bridgeport with burial at East Bridgeport Cemetery. Family visitation is one hour prior to the service at the church. Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport is handling arrangements.
MEMORIAL service for Mary Kathleen McEntire, 78, of Chico is 10 a.m. Saturday at East Mound Church of Christ in Bridgeport. Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport is handling arrangements.
MEMORIAL service for Terry L. Tarpley of Chico is 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Bowie Community Center. Hudson & Torres is handling arrangements.
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