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The Wills Point ISD issued a notice to parents and guardians last week, advising of an ongoing investigation into an incident that involved a student bringing what was ultimately identified as an airsoft gun on campus.
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The Myrtle Springs Alumni Association received a welcome bit of good news last week, receiving a $9,000 grant from the Wood County Electric Charitable Foundation for needed repairs to help replace the leaking roof of the old Myrtle Springs School Building. Those present for the check presentation included Association President Tresea Stringer and fundraisers Bill and Ida Rusk. Story on 3A.
Read more“The Myrtle Springs Alumni Association was delighted to receive a $9,000 grant last week from Wood County Electric Charitable Foundation (WCECF) for funds to help replace the leaking roof of the old Myrtle Springs School Building. Presenting the check to Association President Tresea Stringer are fundraisers Bill and Ida Rusk.
Read moreWills Point Independent School District officials announced that the district received a rating of “A” for “Superior Achievement” under Texas’ School FIRST financial accountability rating system. The “Superior Achievement” rating is the state’s highest, demonstrating the quality of Wills Point ISD’s financial management and reporting system.
Read more“The Van Zandt Country Club will not be hosing the Wine, Dine and Shop event this year. COVID-19 and unpredictable times have led us to this difficult decision. The safety of our members and guests are foremost.
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A number of changes have occurred at the Van Zandt County Courthouse since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic following orders and regulations that were handed down by the VZC Commissioners Court in March.
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The Wills Point and South Van Zandt County Fire Departments were dispatched to a structure fire on County Road 3225 in Myrtle Springs shortly after 8 p.m. Nov. 11. According to preliminary reports, the fire was in the wall and spreading to the attic where it soon became a larger fire going through the roof. Extra water tanker back up trucks were called in to help extinguish the blaze. There were no reports of injuries, and the Red Cross is assisting the occupants of the home.
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The award-winning Tiger Band hit marching season at a breakneck pace Nov. 7, competing at two separate events before making their way to Nevada to support the Tiger football program in their district finale.
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