PAPER PLATES ON VEHICLES TO BE PHASED OUT — Paper license plates — commonly referred to as temporary tags — are being phased out in Texas. Beginning July 1, vehicle dealers will be required to install permanent metal plates at the time of purchase, said Wise County Tax Assessor-Collector Monte Shaw, whose office handles local vehicle registrations. Before, temporary paper tags were issued to vehicle owners, who would later receive their permanent plates in the mail. The change stems from 2023 legislation aimed at curbing criminal activity associated with temporary tags, which could be easily printed and sold. Some of the tags have appeared on vehicles that would not pass safety or emissions inspections. The law, HB 718, requires metal plates to be issued through dealers licensed by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. Dealers who have not signed on to the new state registration system by July 1 will not be able to complete motor vehicle sales transactions. Read more online here.
BENEFIT FUNDS ESTABLISHED FOR WRECK VICTIMS’ FAMILY — A GoFundMe fundraiser has been set up for the Christensen family of Decatur. Sophia Christensen, 16, and her brother, Nolan, 13, were killed and another sibling, 12-year-old Ella Christensen, was critically injured in a wreck Monday morning on U.S. 380 east of Decatur. Donate at wcmess.com/christensenfund. Also, an account has been established at First Financial in Decatur to support the family.
SLIGHT STORM CHANCE — Mostly cloudy skies will gradually clear today, becoming sunny with a high near 92. Heat index values could be as high as 99. Tonight’s forecast includes a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms as a slow-moving cold front approaches from the north. Hail and isolated damaging wind gusts are the main hazards, according to the National Weather Service.
MEETING POSTPONED — The Wise County Historical Commission meeting planned for noon Thursday has been postponed until next month.
BRIDGEPORT LIBRARY EVENTS — Tarrant Area Food Bank R.E.D. Market Mobile will be at Bridgeport Public Library 10 a.m. today. Also, the Summer Reading Club will enjoy a performance from Slick Jugglers 2:30 p.m. today at Bridgeport Community Center.
JUNETEENTH CLOSING — The Decatur Public Library will be closed Thursday in observance of Juneteenth. Regular hours will resume Friday.
HOLIDAY CLOSING — Wise County Environmental Services and the county dump sites will be closed Thursday.
OFFICE CLOSING — Wise County Veterans Service Office will be closed Thursday and Friday and will reopen 8 a.m. Monday. All voicemails and emails will be returned on Monday upon return to the office.
DAWG DAYS OF SUMMER — Alvord EDC will kick off summer with its first Dawg Days of Summer event noon to 8 p.m. Saturday at Gateway Food Truck Park. The event will include water slides, games and food trucks. Bring your own water gun, towels and sunscreen.
SINGING ZOOLOGIST — The Singing Zoologist will be at Decatur Public Library 11:45 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. today. Free lunch will also be served at 12:40 p.m. in the meeting room. For more information visit DPL’s Facebook page or call 940-393-0290.
FUNERALS — Service for Roxie Ploeger, 86, of Decatur is 10:30 a.m. Friday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
MEMORIAL service for Thomas “T.C.” Redder of Decatur is 10 a.m. Saturday at Decatur Church of Christ. Hawkins-Decatur is handling arrangements.
MEMORIAL graveside for Merrie Lynn Bishop, 65, of Bowie will be at a future date. Hawkins-Decatur is handling arrangements.
SERVICES for Sophia Christensen, 16, and Nolan Christensen, 13, both of Decatur are pending at Hawkins-Decatur.
FUNERAL for Ellen Bailey, 50, of Azle is noon Saturday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd. Family visitation is one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
FUNERAL for Cynthia Lamance, 72, of Boyd is 9 a.m. June 25 at First Baptist Church in Boyd with burial at Garvin Cemetery. Family visitation is 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Hawkins-Boyd.
SERVICE for Lena Moffett, 43, of Chico is pending at Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport.
SERVICE for Jimmy Ray “Jim” Enochs, 72, former mayor of Alvord is 2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church in Alvord. Family visitation is one hour before the service.
SERVICE for Virginia Marie Oyler, 48, of Decatur is 11 a.m. today at Trinity Fellowship in Decatur.
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