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In response to COVID-19, the East Texas Food Bank is holding an emergency food box distribution from 9-11 a.m., Tuesday, June 9, at First Monday Trade Days in Canton.
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Good news was received by the Van Zandt Commissioners Court during its regular meeting May 27 as they heard the annual report from their outside auditor.
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For the first time in more than two decades a graduating class from Wills Point High School will take part in commencement exercises on school grounds. After previous stops at Sunnyvale First Baptist Church and Athens High School, this year’s commencement exercises will take place at the newly resurfaced Ken Autry Davis Field beginning at 9 a.m. June 6.
Read moreWills Point High School honored some of its best and brightest online, forgoing their annual in-person Who’s Who and Scholarship Night by announcing Class of 2020 honorees via an online video.
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The Wills Point High School Class of 2020, led by valedictorian Shayla Gandy and salutatorian Jaylee Phillips, will make the transition from high school seniors to high school graduates during commencement exercises that are scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. June 6 at Ken Autry Davis Field.
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The historic Rose Fountain (more commonly referred to locally as the Rose Monument) has featured a patriotic flair in recent weeks, bearing a red, white and blue color scheme and a sign that reads: “AMERICA STRONG! Because We CARE! Always HAVE! Always WILL!” The fountain has served as a centerpiece of the local community for more than a century. Due to the efforts of Keep Wills Point Beautiful, the fountain underwent a massive restoration project in 2017.
Read moreThe local case count for positive coronavirus cases within the city limits of Wills Point officially hit double digits this week as the Northeast Texas Public Health District announced that an the ninth and tenth positive tests for a person with a Wills Point address since the coronavirus pandemic had been detected.
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The coaching carousel came to a stop for Wills Point May 20 with the district officially announcing the hiring of Tommy Poynter to fill the athletic director/head football coaching position vacated by Greg Cranfill late last month.
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