WEST FORK PUA UP FOR VOTES — City councils, commissioners and the boards of several local utility districts will consider forming the West Fork Public Utility Agency (PUA) this month — a major step in Wise County’s effort to secure long-term regional water and wastewater resources. Fourteen entities have scheduled hearings in the coming weeks to approve concurrent ordinances establishing the agency, which would allow cities to partner on large-scale projects. Participants include Wise County, the cities of Alvord, Aurora, Boyd, Bridgeport, Decatur, Newark, New Fairview, Paradise and Rhome, along with the Walnut Creek Special Utility District, West Wise Special Utility District, Newark Municipal Utility District No. 1 and Rolling V Ranch Water Control and Improvement District No. 3. The West Fork PUA mirrors the framework of the previously proposed Wise Regional Water District but avoids the requirement of legislative approval. Read more in this week’s Wise County Messenger on newsstands today.
FOOD DRIVE — First Financial Bank in Boyd and Bridgeport are holding a canned food drive for Meals on Wheels through Oct. 10.
CRUSIN’ DAYS — Newark Fire Department’s annual Crusin’ Days event is Saturday at Delora Doughty Royal Park, 406 Hudson St. The event includes a parade, car show and more.
CLEAN UP EVENT — New Fairview will host a free “Chunk Your Junk” event 8 a.m. to noon (or until containers are full) Saturday at city hall. You must bring proof of residency. Tires, any appliances with freon and liquids such as oil and paints are not accepted.
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS — Episcopal Church of the Resurrection and First United Methodist Church in Decatur will host their annual Blessing of the Animals 10 a.m. Saturday at Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, 905 South Church St. in Decatur. Pet owners of all faiths are welcome. Donations for the Bridgeport Animal Shelter — including cat litter, dry cat food (adult and kitten), wet canned cat food (Frisky Shreds), flea and tick spray, hot spot spray for dogs, dog ear spray for itching and Fabuloso lavender scented multipurpose cleaner — are appreciated but not required.
FALL FESTIVAL — The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church will hold its annual Fall Festival Sunday at 1305 Deer Park in Decatur. The festival is 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. following Mass. It will include food, games, live music, loteria, bingo, silent auction and cake walk.
HISPANIC CHAMBER TO MEET — The Greater North Texas Hispanic Chamber will meet for Cafecito with the Chamber 10 a.m. Monday at Trinity Street Bar and Restaurant in Decatur.
VOLLEYBALL — VCA (21-6-2, 9-0) continues TAPPS 2A District 2 play with a road match against Wichita Christian School at 6 p.m.
CHAMBER LUNCHEON — The Wise County Chamber of Commerce luncheon is 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Weatherford College Wise County. Speaker is State Representative Andy Hopper. Dos Chilis will cater the luncheon. Purchase tickets by noon today at wisecountychamber.com/event-tickets.
FALL CLEAN UP — Aurora will host its annual Fall Clean Up event 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Aurora Ballpark. Household and oversized garbage will be accepted. No paint/hazardous materials. Proof of residency is required.
RESCUE SANCTUARY FUNDRAISER — Rush Creek Sanctuary and Patch’s Place Draft Horse Sanctuary’s Healing Hooves and Happy Hearts Fall Festival fundraiser is 2 p.m. Saturday at 390 County Road 2650 in Decatur. It will feature food, music, live and silent auctions, hay rides and more. Tickets are $35 and includes dinner. Military, veterans and first responders are free. Purchase tickets at wcmess.com/rushcreek0425.
FALL SPECIAL SECTION — Today’s Messenger includes a Fall Home, Lawn and Garden special section.
FUNERALS — Service for Leware Toole, 86, of Decatur is 11 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Decatur with burial at Boyd Cemetery. Family visitation is one hour prior to the service at the church. Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur is handling arrangements.
FUNERAL for Angela Turner, 43, of Boyd is 10 a.m. today at Hawkins Funeral Home Bridgeport with visitation one hour prior at the funeral home. Burial will follow at 2 p.m. at DFW National Cemetery.
MEMORIAL service for Bobby C. Jones, 84, of Jacksboro is 10 a.m. Oct. 25 at Hawkins-Bridgeport.
SERVICE for Anita Meyer Neal, 60, of Paradise is 11 a.m. Saturday at Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport.
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