The Wills Point Tiger baseball and Lady Tiger softball programs kept busy on Presidents Day, holding a scrimmage and practice respectively in preparation for their upcoming season openers. The Lady Tigers were scheduled to travel to Quinlan Feb. 18 to take on the Ford Lady Panthers while the Tigers will host Edgewood Feb. 21 before kicking off the 2020 season at the Bells Tournament Feb. 27. Photo by David Kapitan
It was a night of business during the Van Zandt County Republican Primary candidate forum held Feb. 10 at the Canton Civic Center. Republican candidates for local and state elections were present to debate hot issues concerning specific offices open for election during the March 3 Primary Election. The forum was hosted by the VZC Republicans and moderated by Bob Reese, Teresa Drum and Clayton Stern. Early voting for the primary will begin Tuesday, Feb. 18.
Wills Point standout student-athlete Savion Kellum was one of three Tiger football players to earn a spot on this year’s Texas Sports Writers Association All-State Team. Kellum, who Kellum was previously selected as the District 7-4A MVP by competing coaches, was named an Honorable Mention All-State performer as a linebacker by the TSWA.
The Ford High School Blue Belles won grand champion, best in the category in Modern, Kick, and Novelty, Judges Award, Sweepstakes, and an Applause Award for their Modern routine today in Showtime’s Dallas Dance Spectacular Competition in Wylie. Additionally, three soloists won first division medals including Mackenzie Wisdom, Tori Scott, and Trichelle Meador. Belles Director Sera Brown stated, “Congratulations to the team. I’m so proud of them. They have worked so hard for this!” Courtesy photo
The Wills Point Tigers have spent plenty of time on the road in recent weeks, closing out this year’s district slate with three consecutive road dates in Van, Canton and Athens to end the 2019-’20 season.
The Wills Point ISD revisited familiar ground at its February board meeting, outlining current facility needs while also discussing the possibility of pursuing the construction of a new junior high campus.
The adage that no news is good news proved to be true for both the Wills Point ISD and City of Wills Point last week with no new filers bringing back paperwork challenging incumbents potentially up for reelection.
According to information released by Van Zandt County Clerk Susan Strickland, Early Voting for the 2020 Primary Election will be held at the Canton Old City Hall, 290 E. Tyler Street, Canton. The location will be open Feb. 18-20, Tuesday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday, Feb. 21, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 22, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 23, noon to 5 p.m.; and Monday through Friday, Feb. 24- Feb. 28, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The Wills Point Tiger baseball and Lady Tiger softball programs kept busy on Presidents Day, holding a scrimmage and practice respectively in preparation for their upcoming season openers. The Lady Tigers were scheduled to travel to Quinlan Feb. 18 to take on the Ford Lady Panthers while the Tigers will host Edgewood Feb. 21 before kicking off the 2020 season at the Bells Tournament Feb. 27. Photo by David Kapitan
Wills Point standout student-athlete Savion Kellum was one of three Tiger football players to earn a spot on this year’s Texas Sports Writers Association All-State Team. Kellum, who Kellum was previously selected as the District 7-4A MVP by competing coaches, was named an Honorable Mention All-State performer as a linebacker by the TSWA.
Since it’s fully 2020 and we have all successfully managed to overcome our New Year’s resolutions, here is a great little cookie recipe. This comes from my cousin Sandi, who is one of my favorite people, and who hosts and entertains a lot more than I do, so I trust her when she says this is a favorite.
With the growth in public awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, the proliferation of marketing communications related to research and purported treatments, and regular reports about new findings and regulatory actions, many people have questions about the genetics of Alzheimer’s disease and the value of genetic testing for Alzheimer’s risk – for themselves and for loved ones. Here are some things to know.
In a nutshell, the vestibular apparatus is the neurological equipment responsible for perceiving your body’s orientation relative to the earth (determining if you are upside down, standing up straight, falling etc.), which inform your eyes and extremities how they should move accordingly.
Student misbehavior is a part of every classroom. However, there are times when student misbehavior is so volatile, violent students need to be separated from the rest of the class for their own sake and the sake of other learners. Students who are this volatile are often placed in classrooms for students who have difficulty managing their behavior or who may have one or more disabilities that manifest in anger or aggression. Within these classrooms there may be a much smaller room, perhaps the size of a large walk-in closet, designated as a “cool down” area for students who need a place to pull themselves together after an angry outburst.
A graveside service for LaBrenda Sawyer, 77, of Caddo Mills, is scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, at Woodside Cemetery in Grand Saline. Services are under the direction of Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home.
Emily Rose Hill, of Winnsboro, passed away Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in Pittsburg, at the age of 79.
Funeral services for Clara Beth Waddleton, 95, of Terrell, were held Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point. Burial followed at Greenwood Cemetery in Wills Point.
Funeral services for James Jeral Foreman, 84, of Wills Point, are scheduled for 11 a.m., Monday, February 17, 2020, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point. Burial will follow at White Rose Cemetery.
