CONSTABLE TO RETIRE — Precinct 2 constable Larry Short is resigning his post. Short recently notified Wise County Judge J.D. Clark he would be stepping down Aug. 31. “He’s provided a great service to Wise County in a variety of capacities over his career,” Clark said. “His health is unfortunately not allowing him to continue on in the way he would like to.” Short has been in the post since 2012 and was reelected to a third term in 2020. Clark asked Wise County commissioners Monday to form a committee to review applicants for a new constable. Sheriff Lane Akin, Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Kim Redman, Precinct 2 Commissioner Kevin Burns and Clark will serve on the committee. The committee is expected make its recommendation on the constable candidate by July 11, with a July 1 deadline to receive resumes and letters of interest. “There’s tight qualifications. They must be a law enforcement officer and live in precinct 2,” Clark said. The term runs through 2024.
YOGA AT THE LIBRARY — Chico Public Library’s six-week yoga series for adults begins 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Call 940-644-2330 to reserve a spot.
4TH OF JULY MEAT SALE — Greenwood Masonic Lodge 779 is taking pre-orders for Independence Day. Brisket (whole or sliced) $125, pork tenderloin $40, pork ribs $30/rack sausage (jalapeño/cheese and regular) $25/pan. Call or text Tiffany Joseph at 940-399-8594. Preorder deadline is Monday. Pick up is 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, June 25 in Greenwood.
GOLF TOURNAMENT — The 34th annual Decatur Chamber golf tournament is Friday at Decatur Golf Club, 211 Country Club Road. It is $100 for one player and $400 for a foursome. The morning flight registration is 7 a.m. and shotgun start at 8 a.m with a lunch break at 1 p.m. The afternoon flight registration is 1 p.m. and shotgun start at 2 p.m. There is a chance to win a Yamaha golf cart for a hole in one. To register or become a sponsor, visit decaturtx.com or call 940-627-3107.
HEALTHY COOKING FOR HEALTHY LIFE — In honor of Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, join the Alzheimer’s Association, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Wise County Committee on Aging and Wise Health for a special brain-healthy cooking demonstration 6-7 p.m. today. Class will be held at the OWLS Activity Center, 1200 N. Miller St. in Decatur. There is no cost to participate.
MOSQUITO FOGGING — The City of Decatur will conduct city-wide mosquito fogging this evening, weather permitting. The fogging will begin at 6 p.m. The pesticide being used is CSI 4-4. Residents are encouraged to stay indoors during the fogging process. Call 940-393-0260 for more information.
BRIDGEPORT TRAFFIC ALERT — Farm Road 920 will be closed south of Texas 114 in Bridgeport 7 a.m.-5 p.m. today for Union Pacific Railroad maintenance work. Traffic will be detoured.
FUNERALS — Visitation for Charlotte Elaine Johnson of Chico is 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
NO SERVICE is scheduled for James Paul O’Connell, 48, of Alvord. Hawkins-Decatur is handling arrangements.
FUNERAL for Brent Kenneth Kay, 64, of Princeton is 2 p.m. Thursday at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport with burial at East Bridgeport Cemetery. Family visitation is 6-8 tonight at the funeral home.
FUNERAL for Vivian Watt Aslton, 93, of Boyd is 10:30 a.m. Friday at Northwest Church of Christ in Lake Worth with burial at Boyd Cemetery. Family visitation is one hour prior to the service at the church. Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd is handling arrangements.
SERVICES for Kevin Abernathy, 66, of Boyd and Myrtle Moody, 58, of Chico are pending at Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport.
SERVICE for Charles Truman Rhodes, 86, of Decatur is 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Grace Fellowship Church in Paradise.
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