BOYD ISD CALLS FOR $63 MILLION BOND — Boyd ISD trustees voted unanimously Monday to put the district’s $63 million, single proposition bond package back in front of voters for the second time this year. Trustees unanimously approved calling for the bond for the Tuesday, Nov. 4 general election, which includes the same amount the district sought in a bond election held in May. According to Boyd ISD superintendent Tom Woody, no significant price increases on items within the bond package are expected to occur. The bond’s centerpiece is a two-story, 86,000 square-foot intermediate school campus for Grades 3 through 6 — located southwest of Yellowjacket Stadium on Cemetery Road — priced at $50 million. An additional $13 million is slated for infrastructure improvements for the new intermediate school, future campuses and remodeling of special needs classrooms. The district’s current overcrowding issue is at Boyd Elementary School — a 510-student capacity building that is planning to educate 520 students at the beginning of the 2025-26 school year. Originally built in 1992 with a 350-student capacity, the campus is expected to exceed 600 in the 2028-29 school year, followed by 700 in 2031-32 and 800 in 2032-33. Read more online at wcmessenger.com.
MOSQUITO FOGGING — The City of Decatur will conduct city-wide mosquito fogging on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings between the hours of 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., weather permitting. The pesticide being used is “CSI 4-4.” Residents are encouraged to stay indoors during the fogging process. For more information, call the city at 940-393-0260.
HOSPITAL TO END OUTPATIENT WOUND CARE — Medical City Decatur will discontinue its outpatient wound care services effective Aug. 8, 2025, according to a statement provided by the hospital. Patients with scheduled appointments will continue to receive care through that date. Inpatient wound care services will remain available at the main hospital’s East Campus building. “The wound care center at Medical City Decatur has proudly provided outpatient care to the community for many years. As part of our ongoing commitment to meeting the evolving healthcare needs of our patients, we continuously evaluate how to best deliver high-quality, accessible care. After careful consideration, Medical City Decatur will discontinue outpatient wound care services effective August 8, 2025,” the hospital announcement said. The hospital said it is working with other outpatient wound care providers in the area to help patients transition to alternative care. Patients may request medical records by contacting the Health Information Management department at (940) 539-6244.
CABINS CROWNED — The 2025 Reunion cabin contest winners were announced Monday night. This year’s honors went to Pink Pony, Best Lighting; Duck on Inn, Best Name; Reunion Derby, Best Decorated; Elder’s Cousin Cove, Best Theme; Reunion on the Glow, Kid’s Choice; I Love Reunion, Best Entertainment; and Wren’s Nest, Best Overall. Reunion continues tonight through July 26. Tonight will feature the fabled “Put Yo Money Where Yo Mouth Is” washer tournament. The Wise County Messenger Facebook page is sharing photos daily from the week-long event.
BULLS CLIMB TO NINTH AT PGA TOURNEY — After shooting a 293 in the second round Monday, the Bridgeport Bulls (585) currently sit in ninth place at the 2025 PGA National High School Invitational Tournament at Pinehurst Resort. Collin Moody leads the Bulls’ squad, carding a two-day 142 (74-68) to tie for 14th. Bridgeport’s roster also includes Colten Paradise (T-42, 70-75—145), Zach Kehoe (T-83, 73-76—149), Brady Mann (T-146, 75-79—154) and Aiden Green (T-154, 81-74—155). The Bulls will wrap up the tournament on Course No. 6 Tuesday.
HISTORIANS TO MEET — Wise County Historical Society’s monthly meeting is 6 p.m. Thursday at Grace Baptist Church in Decatur. County Judge J.D. Clark will be the guest speaker. This month’s significant local history lesson will be served with a side of ice cream.
BOYD BASH — The annual Boyd Bash returns 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Boyd High School. It will include bounce houses (water and others), face painting, games, music and fireworks. Food trucks will also be available for meal purchases. The city will also put on a Police Motorcycle Rodeo in partnership with Spokes4Hope the same night.
WASHER TOURNAMENT — The Decatur Chamber of Commerce’s annual “Put Yo Money Where Yo Mouth Is” Washer Tournament is tonight during the Wise County Old Settler’s Reunion. Registration is 6 to 6:45 p.m. and competition begins at 7. Prizes will be awarded to the top teams.
REPUBLICAN GROUP TO HOST TOUR OF ADVOCACY CENTER — Wise Republican Women will host a tour of the Children’s Advocacy Center, 2302 Woodrow Wilson Ray Circle in Bridgeport, 6 p.m. today. The tour is an opportunity to learn more about services they provide, meet the team and hear about how many children they are able to help.
CELEBRATION OF LIFE for GEOFFREY ISBELL, 60, of Sunset will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at Community Church in Decatur. Visitation will begin at Community Church prior to the service from 9-11 a.m.
FUNERAL for BETTY (DEATHERAGE) WALDREP, 78, of Denton is 1 p.m. Wednesday at Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport, with burial to follow at West Bridgeport Cemetery. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. tonight at the funeral home.
MEMORIAL SERVICE for RON EUGENE SAUNDERS, 73, of Decatur is 11 a.m. Saturday at Vashti Baptist Church in Bellvue.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE for CURTIS D. MARLETT, 84, of Bridgeport is 9:15AM Tuesday at DFW Cemetery.
SERVICES are pending for CHARLOTTE MATZINGER, 79, of Cedar Park, as well as PATRICK CHASTEEN, 55, of Rhome, each with Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport.
SERVICE PENDING for KARL BIESER, 39, of Decatur at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
NO SERVICE at this time for WILLIAM ABEL, 77, of Boyd.
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