REGISTER TO VOTE BY THURSDAY — An important date is quickly approaching for those wanting to cast a ballot in the May city and school elections. The voter registration deadline for the May 2 election is 5 p.m. Thursday. This year’s ballot includes eight contested city council/mayor races (in Alvord, Bridgeport, Chico, Lake Bridgeport and Runaway Bay), four contested school board races (in Bridgeport and Decatur), a $137 million bond election for Decatur ISD voters and a directors election for Rolling V Ranch Water Control and Improvement District No. 1. To find out if you are registered to vote, visit wcmess.com/registered. You can also call the local voter registration office at 940-626-4453. Read more online at wcmessenger.com.
BULLS TAKE DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP — Colten Paradise led the Bridgeport Bulls golf team to another district championship after finishing first in the District 7-4A Tournament Monday, with Bridgeport taking up three of the top-five spots on the leaderboard. Paradise shot a 69 at Crosstimbers in Azle March 27, followed up with a final round 78 at Turtle Hill in Muenster March 30 to win the tournament. Bridgeport’s Ryle Cooper finished third after shooting 74-76 while individual 4A state champion Aiden Green finished fifth after carding a 75-79. Cooper Garrett finished 11th (80-83) to give the defending state champs an eight-stroke victory over the other regional qualifier, Krum. Decatur finished in sixth in the tournament.
BOYS PLAYOFF SOCCER — Bridgeport (19-3) will face Brownwood in a 4A Division II Region I final match 6 p.m. tonight at Stephenville High School’s Art Briles Stadium. Decatur (17-1-2) squares off with Lake Dallas in a 4AI Region I final showdown 7:30 p.m. at Argyle ISD Stadium.
BASEBALL — Decatur (12-6-1, 4-0) opens its District 7-4A series against Burkburnett 4 p.m. today at Burkburnett High School. Bridgeport (6-13-1) faces Castleberry in Game 1 of its league series 6:30 p.m. at home. In 10-3A, Boyd (19-2, 4-2) travels to face Whitesboro in Game 1 of its series at 7:30 p.m., while Paradise (16-3, 4-0) faces Valley View in a home double-header beginning at 5 p.m. Alvord (13-5) starts its 10-2A series against Muenster 7 p.m. at home. Chico (1-10, 0-2) hosts Nocona for Game 1 of its league series at 5 p.m. VCA (1-7, 0-4) continues searching for its first TAPPS 2A District 2 win in a home battle against Bethesda Christian School at 4 p.m.
SOFTBALL — Decatur (8-7, 4-3) returns home to host the second District 7-4A Battle of Big Sandy matchup against Bridgeport (2-18, 1-6) tonight at 6 p.m. Boyd (23-2, 7-0) faces Pilot Point in a 10-3A road clash, while Paradise (20-4-1, 5-2) welcomes Valley View for a league showdown. Both games are scheduled for 5 p.m. In 10-2A, Alvord (10-6-2, 2-2) faces Chico (1-4, 0-3) in the teams’ first Battle of Texas 1655 rivalry matchup 5 p.m. at Chico High School. VCA (5-2, 4-1) takes on Kennedale Fellowship Academy in a TAPPS 2A District 2 battle 4:30 p.m. in Kennedale.
WEATHERFORD COLLEGE REGISTRATION — Summer and Fall 2026 registration for Weatherford College begins today for priority students, April 7 for all current and returning students and April 28 for new and transfer students. Apply to the college and FAFSA now to be ready. Visit wc.edu or call 940-627-2690.
COMMUNITY BLOCK PARTY — Decatur ISD will host a Community Block Party and Lotería night 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Decatur High School (near front entrance). The event will include giant games, a DJ, lotería and (paid) food truck options.
GARDEN CLUB MEETING — Wise County Garden Club will have a lunch and meeting 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Bridgeport Lions’ Club. The program will be: “Weather and Gardening in Our Area” presented by Jeff Ray (senior meteorologist for CBS News DFW). Call Diane Cockrell at 940-210-8428.
MIDDLE SCHOOL TOUR — Decatur ISD is offering student-led tours of McCarroll Middle School 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. today as part of an information session on the upcoming bond election. For more bond information, visit decaturisdbond.com.
EGG HUNT AT THE LIBRARY — Decatur Public Library will host an Easter Egg Hunt 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Wednesday.
HOLY WEEK SERVICES — The First United Methodist Church in Decatur is hosting daily Holy Week services each day at noon followed by a free lunch. Several area ministers are leading the worship services.
BBQ SALE — Greenwood Masonic Lodge is offering an Easter BBQ Sale, including smoked r=ibs, sausage and ham. Food pickup is 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday. Call or text Tiffany, 940-399-8594.
FUNERALS
Memorial for LaTonne Sewalt Enright, 87, of Decatur is 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
GRAVESIDE service for Pamela J. Riley, 78, of Alvord is noon Tuesday at Justin Cemetery. Family visitation is one hour prior at the cemetery. Hawkins-Decatur is handling arrangements.
MEMORIAL VISTITATION for Tyler Paul Caster, 33, of Sunset is 6-8 p.m. Monday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
CELEBRATION OF LIFE for Charles “Chock” Taylor, 75, of Decatur will be at a later date. Hawkins-Decatur is handling arrangements.
MEMORIAL SERVICE for Fredonna June Burrows, 69, of Chico is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport.
SERVICE for Kathy Durham, 81, of Newark is 1-4 p.m. April 25 at the Durham residence. Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd is handling arrangements.
FUNERAL for Ima Jean Vining, 99, of Newark is 2 p.m. Saturday at Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport with burial at Chico Cemetery. Visitation is 1 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.
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