Wills Point ISD students that opted for in-person instruction returned to the classroom Sept. 8 after taking part in online instruction for the first three weeks of the 2020-’21 school year.
Wills Point ISD students that opted for in-person instruction returned to the classroom Sept. 8 after taking part in online instruction for the first three weeks of the 2020-’21 school year.
The Wills Point ISD Education Foundation has been an active part of the community since its inception, raising thousands of dollars annually with the goal of filling gaps in funding to help benefit both district staff and students.
The Wills Point ISD recognized local first responders and veterans throughout Friday night’s game between the Tigers and visiting Mineola Yellowjackets. Ceremonies began pregame as Wills Point football captains Braden Wilson (72), D’Angelo Freeman (21), TJ Holland (50), Aaron Hardman (20), Seth Resnick (8) and Donovan Edwards (6) posed for a picture with members of the Wills Point Fire Department, Wills Point Police Department and Texas Department of Public Safety. Throughout the evening, PA announcer Russell Hiler introduced other veterans and first responders. Courtesy photo
Proclamations recognizing Constitution Week and Star-Spangled Banner Day were recognized and approved unanimously by the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court Sept. 2 during its regular meeting.
Van Zandt County residents received some welcome news over the past week with the number of newly confirmed COVID-19 cases slowing dramatically over previous reporting periods. From Aug. 25-Aug. 31, Van Zandt County cities combined to see just 21 new cases total, bringing the overall case count to 520 since the pandemic began.
The setting sun provided the backdrop as Wills Point players make their way onto the turf at Ken Autry Davis Field ahead of play against the visiting Terrell Tigers Sept. 28.
City leaders throughout the State of Texas found themselves in a holding pattern over the past three months, waiting to learn the full impact of COVID-19 as it relates to sales tax revenue collections and future budgeting from the office of Texas State Comptroller Glenn Hegar.
City workers embarked on phase two of their brick street repair project June 8, tackling sinking and buckling issues around the Rose Monument. The effort to repair the historic brick streets comes more than three months after workers fixed similar issues near the North Fourth Street-West James Street intersection in late February. Initial plans called for the second phase of repairs to begin earlier, but those plans were ultimately pushed back due to the coronavirus pandemic. Photo by David Kapitan
Wills Point Chief of Police Lonnie Carroll presented the Grand Champion Prize of the WPPD Back the Blue BBQ Cook-Off to Chicken Fried BBQ. Additional photos on 2A.Courtesy Photo
Think you have the stomach to win the first annual Canton Texas Chamber of Commerce (CTCC) Hot Dog Eating Contest? Would a grand prize of $500 give you a little motivation?
The Wills Point City Council laid groundwork for the city’s financial future Sept. 8, unanimously approving both a tax rate and budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
Wills Point ISD students that opted for in-person instruction returned to the classroom Sept. 8 after taking part in online instruction for the first three weeks of the 2020-’21 school year.
The Mabank Panthers put on an offensive and defensive clinic Sept. 11 at home as they shut out the Wills Point Tigers 42-0.
The Wills Point Lady Tigers entered the 2019 season as the standard bearer among county volleyball programs, having reached the playoffs in each of the previous eight seasons dating back to 2011.
Even during a pandemic, it’s best to not mess with Texas.
I am perplexed over this pandemic. I imagine many of you are too. Participation in sports are not causing alarming rates of hospitalizations or deaths, so why the paranoia?
I am still navigating the rough waters of parenthood. Sometimes, my children say things so innocently shocking I do not really know how to respond other than stand in a heavy silence with a look of disbelief on my face. Oftentimes, I try not to let out a little laugh to encourage them to say naughty things. My 5-year-old son started kindergarten this year. He is what they call “all boy.” He has one speed and its fast and one volume-LOUD. He also likes to pick up on the colorful language of his favorite Uncle Mike. It was no surprise that in the second week of school he got sent home with a red star. Green or yellow stars are good. Red stars are bad. The comment on why he got a red star was “Inappropriate language at lunchtime.” I asked him what he said, and he promptly told me with no hesitation whatsoever. He then told me he only said it because I did not pack his favorite “Lunchable” and put fruit instead of a chocolate candy into his lunchbox. I mean, can I argue his logic? No. I’ve been upset when I have to eat a salad rather than bacon covered French fries. But, he was punished for his transgression and he got yellow stars the rest of the week. Progress!
September is World Alzheimer’s month—a time to shine a purple light for the 50 million people globally afflicted with Alzheimer’s or another dementia, and the 400 thousand plus Texans who are part of that number. In fact, every 3 seconds, someone in the world develops dementia.
A gathering of family and friends for James Matthew Steelman, 51, of Wills Point, was held Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point.
Marie Clark, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed from this life Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020. She was surrounded by loved ones at home on the family farm.
Rita Louise Brownlee, 61, of Wills Point, passed away Sept. 7, 2020, surrounded by her loved ones.
Funeral services for Janie Ruth Orsborn, 75, of Edgewood, were held Friday, Sept. 4, 2020, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Edgewood. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery.
