News Briefs

FIRST RESPONDERS FUNDRAISER — The Center for Emotional Wellness’ Boots and Badges Benefit Concert is 7 p.m. May 2 at Camp QYB on Lake Bridgeport.

ELDERCARE CONFERENCE — The Wise County Eldercare Conference will be held 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 27 at First Baptist Church in Decatur.

SENIOR PROM — The Decatur High School Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) will hold its annual prom for Wise County residents 55 years old and older.

COLOR RUN — The DHS Honor Society will hold its first color run, “Chasing Rainbows for Sophia,” in honor of Sophia and Nolan Christensen April 11.

WEATHERFORD COLLEGE REGISTRATION — Summer and Fall 2026 registration for Weatherford College begins March 31 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.

MEALS ON WHEELS GALA — The Wise County Committee on Aging’s Meals on Wheels Wise County Gala and Auction is 6 p.m. March 27 at the Decatur Conference Center.

A NIGHT FOR NOLAN FUNDRAISER — A fundraiser to support the family of Nolan Hayhurst who was recently diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma is March 20.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING — The Paradise Historical Society will meet 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Paradise First Methodist Church fellowship building.

BLOOD DRIVE — Alvord High School will host a Carter BloodCare blood drive 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday at the AHS Band Hall. Sign up at wcmess.com/donate3226.

SWAP MEET RETURNS — The Wise County Antique Auto Club’s 51st annual Decatur Swap Meet returns to the Wise County Fairgrounds this weekend.