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An Edgewood ISD school bus on its way to pick up students prior to the start of the school day caught fire Oct. 14.
Read moreThe Wills Point ISD Board of Trustees covered familiar ground at its monthly meeting on Monday night, discussing the need to develop short-and long-term plans to deal with the surge of new students to the district.
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Above, WPISD officials bestowed the title of Honorary Homecoming Queen to Mrs. Alma Fay Vick Hargrove prior to the football team’s game against the visiting Nevada Community Braves Oct. 8. Mrs. Hargrove, who recently celebrated her 102nd birthday, is a member of the WPHS Class of 1936 and the oldest living WPHS graduate. Right, Emily Cockerham was crowned the 2021 WPHS Homecoming Queen at halftime of Wills Point’s game against the Nevada Community Braves Oct. 8. The Braves would pick up the win in the contest, downing Wills Point 41-7 at Ken Autry Davis Field.
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Van Zandt County city officials have experienced déjà vu in recent months when it comes to sales tax revenue collections. According to the Texas State Comptroller’s Office, six out of seven county cities have seen sales tax revenues increase when comparing against the same calendar month of the previous year for a third consecutive month.
Read moreThe Wills Point Ladies Club’s annual Fundraiser Breakfast is set for this Saturday, Oct. 16, at the Deen Building at Russell Memorial United Methodist Church located at 201 S. Fourth St.
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The number of newly confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases has stayed below 200 for the second consecutive 7-day reporting period according to the Northeast Texas Public Health District. During the Oct. 1-8 reporting, NET Health reported 190 new
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The Wills Point Municipal Court, Wills Point Police Department, Flight for Life, Emergency Management System, the Van Zandt County ESD #4, Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Department, Edgewood Police Department, Justice of Peace PCT. 3, Wills Point ISD Police Department and Pilot Club rolled out the red carpet to the community Oct. 5 for the annual National Night Out gathering. National Night Out has become a staple for many communities across the country, allowing residents and first responders to build a lasting relationship. Organizers behind this year’s event provided free child ID kits, traffic safety materials and free food and drinks.
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