Wills Point ISD students continue to take advantage of the dual credit program offered in conjunction with Stephen F. Austin State University, getting a jumpstart on their college education with dozens of offerings. District officials noted that approximately 93 high school students currently take dual credit classes. Most dual credit course participants graduate from Wills Point with 24-27 hours of college credit. Courtesy photos
The Northeast Texas Public Health District issued another sobering reminder about the potential dangers of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic last week, reporting nine new confirmed and probable COVID-19 deaths locally during the most recent seven-day reporting period.
Local law enforcement officials, including those representing the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Department, Grand Saline Police Department and Precint 1 Constables Office, conducted an operation in Grand Saline resulting in the arrest of one suspect on multiple charges related to the sexual abuse and assault of a child under the age of 14.
The Wills Point Lady Tigers hit a pair of stumbling blocks on the court last week, falling in successive district contests against highly regarded teams from Athens and Canton.
A rare East Texas snowfall provided hours of entertainment for Wills Point area residents Jan. 10. Some used the opportunity to build a snowman while others captured family photos to mark the occasion. Six of seven Van Zandt County school districts, including Wills Point, cancelled school Jan. 11 as a safety precaution against possible unsafe driving conditions. Courtesy photos
After officially being sworn into office Jan. 1, new Van Zandt County Sheriff Steve Hendrix attended his first VZC Commissioners Court meeting Jan. 6 to speak with the commissioners during their regular meeting.
The Wills Point City Council held its first meeting of the new year Jan. 12, breezing through a light agenda that included just two action items.
Wills Point ISD students continue to take advantage of the dual credit program offered in conjunction with Stephen F. Austin State University, getting a jumpstart on their college education with dozens of offerings. District officials noted that approximately 93 high school students currently take dual credit classes. Most dual credit course participants graduate from Wills Point with 24-27 hours of college credit. Courtesy photos
The Wills Point Lady Tigers hit a pair of stumbling blocks on the court last week, falling in successive district contests against highly regarded teams from Athens and Canton.
The Wills Point Tigers suffered their second consecutive district setback last week, struggling to find the rhythm both offensively and defensively in a 55-41 setback against Athens Jan. 12.
The state playoffs just finished. Reaching the playoffs required many hours of hard work and sacrifice from coaches and players. Successful seasons are a testament to team unity and individual dedication.
Given the current state of affairs in the world, and – more to the point – here in the good old US of A, it’s a wonder any of us are still sane. There’s the worldwide viral pandemic, the political unrest, the unemployment and economic problems, the fact that I had to buy a new phone. It just goes on and on.
Holy moly. Today, I had the pleasure of taking part in an hour-long Zoom class. The facilitator was an accomplished professional and entrepreneur. The participants were authors, business owners, creatives and professionals taking part in a vibrant collaboration of thoughts and ideas for the growth and development of all involved. The class was bustling, but orderly. I was honored and thrilled to be part of it.
The Texas Legislature opened quietly, which delighted everyone after the violence inside the U.S. Capitol the previous week.
JoAnn Jarrell, 82, of Mineola, passed away Jan. 10, 2021, due to natural causes. She was born in Fairfield, Alabama, on Oct. 15, 1938.
Funeral services for Larry Joe Bearden, 76, of Forney, were held Jan. 16, 2021, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point. Burial followed at Small Cemetery in Edgewood.
Sandra Lynn Henderson Nance, 78, of Rockwall, formerly of Quinlan, passed away Jan. 5, 2021, in Rowlett, Texas. No services are planned at this time. Her body was donated to science.
Michael Regis Limoges, of Terrell, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, at the age of 89.
