City of Bridgeport, TX

09/07/2026

City offices will be closed today in observance of Labor Day.

09/04/2026

This Sunday, September 6th, is National Read a Book Day! If you don't have one at home, make sure you stop by the Bridgeport Public Library before 6pm today to pick one out!

Library cards are free to sign up for and they get you access to thousands of digital books through the Libby App!

Not sure if we have the book you're looking for in house? You can search the online catalog by using the link below, or call the library directly at 940-683-3450.

Welcome to the Bridgeport Public Library Catalog!

09/03/2026

City offices will be closed on Monday September 7th in observance of Labor Day.

09/03/2026

Interested in joining the Bridgeport Parks and Recreation team? Now is your chance!

Full job description at the link below.

https://www.cityofbridgeport.net/DocumentCenter/View/6101/The-Hub-on-Halsell-Events-Manager

09/01/2026

It'll be here before you know it y'all! Get ready for Taste Bridgeport!

Hey Bridgeport! It's that time, again!

Taste Bridgeport is BACK! Join us Saturday, September 26th from 6–9 PM for a fun evening on Halsell Street filled with great food, live music, drinks, and even better company!

✨ COME FOR THE FOOD. STAY FOR THE MUSIC. MAKE A NIGHT OF IT! ✨

📍 Downtown Bridgeport | Check-in at 812 Halsell St.
🎟️ Tickets + valid ID required | 21+ to drink

Can’t wait to see y’all downtown! 🥂✨

Save your spot, here!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taste-bridgeport-2026-tickets-1999291909922?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/31/2026

The City of Bridgeport has an opening in the public works department! If you're looking for great benefits and a fantastic retirement plan, look no further!

https://cityofbridgeport.net/257/Available-Positions

08/27/2026

Don’t forget about the FREE estate planning workshop at the Library tomorrow morning!

Legacy Retirement Solutions will be hosting a free estate planning workshop on Thursday, August 27th at 10:00 a.m.

08/25/2026

This Thursday at the Bridgeport Public Library!

Legacy Retirement Solutions will be hosting a free estate planning workshop on Thursday, August 27th at 10:00 a.m.

08/24/2026

Thank you so much Wise County Chamber of Commerce for highlighting the history of our beautiful city!

SHOWCASING OUR TOWNS SERIES
Meet Bridgeport, Texas

Bridgeport is a town with a story that reaches back more than 160 years, and that story is built on transportation, industry, determination, and community.

Located in western Wise County, Bridgeport's story began in 1860, when William H. Hunt and others secured a charter to build a bridge across the West Fork of the Trinity River. The bridge was intended to serve the Butterfield Overland Mail Route, connecting travelers and mail along the route between St. Louis and San Francisco. The bridge gave the growing settlement its name: Bridgeport.

The Civil War interrupted that early beginning. The mail route was abandoned, and the original wooden bridge eventually collapsed. But Bridgeport wasn't finished.

In 1873, a new iron bridge was built across the river, and a post office was established that same year. The bridge once again made the area an important transportation route between Decatur and Fort Richardson.

Then came coal.

Coal was discovered near Bridgeport in the 1880s, and the Wise County Coal Company became one of Texas's important producers of bituminous coal. For decades, coal played a major role in Bridgeport's economy and helped fuel the community's growth.

In 1893, the Rock Island Railroad reached the area. Because the railroad tracks were about two miles from the existing settlement, Bridgeport moved approximately a mile east to take advantage of the railroad. That move transformed the community into an important regional center for commerce, serving area cattle ranchers and dairy farmers.

Bridgeport officially incorporated in 1913.

And the story continued to evolve. Coal eventually gave way to other industries, including oil and gas, crushed stone, and brick manufacturing. Then, in 1931, Lake Bridgeport was completed, adding recreation and tourism to the community's economic story.

Today, Bridgeport is a community where history and progress meet.

Its historic downtown reflects the town's past, while local businesses, community organizations, outdoor recreation, and Lake Bridgeport continue to shape its present and future.

From a bridge built for a stagecoach route, to railroads and coal mines, to a lake that brought new opportunities, the story of Bridgeport has always been about adapting, growing, and moving forward.

But the best part of Bridgeport isn't just its history.

It's the people who continue to make it home.

This week, we're showcasing Bridgeport: its history, businesses, people, and the places that make this community special.

Because Bridgeport isn't just part of Wise County.

Bridgeport is part of what makes Wise County thrive.

08/19/2026

BREAKING NEWS: Dogs are training. Hard.
Zoomies are at an all‑time high. Treat consumption is… concerning.
And one corgi has already declared herself “Captain of Barkletics 2026.”

That’s right — BARKLETICS is almost here.
Expect chaos. Expect joy. Expect dogs who absolutely do NOT follow the course but look adorable doing it.

📅 Date: October 10th
📍 Harwood Park
🎟️ $10 per dog — all breeds, all sizes, all silliness welcome

Bring your pup, your energy, and your best “WHO’S A GOOD DOG” voice. Let’s make this the biggest Barkletics yet!