Roberts honored with Unsung Hero Award
Roberts honored with Unsung Hero Award
sports@vanzandtnews.com Wills Point finds itself on the doorstep of history as the clock ticks steadily towards the end of another year with 2023 set to serve as the city’s sesquicentennial.
Paola Carreno was all smiles after being crowned the 2022 WPHS Homecoming Queen at halftime of the game between the Tigers and Paris North Lamar Panthers. Additional photos on 2A and 9-10A.
sports@vanzandtnews.com The Tommy Poynter era of Wills Point football has likely drawn to a close before the conclusion of the 2022 football season with district officials placing the Tiger head football coach and athletic
Homecoming royalty
During its regular meeting Sept. 16, the Van Zandt County Commissioners heard an update from VZC Child Welfare Board Vice-President Jeanne Deen of Wills Point regarding new officers as well as the board’s annual report.
With all District 14-4A basketball teams officially eliminated from playoff contention, coaches released their list of Superlative and All-District honorees.
sports@vanzandtnews.com The Wills Point City Council covered plenty of ground at its Sept. 13 meeting, discussing a wide range of topics including the appointment of a new city attorney, playground improvements at Jack Lester Park and multiple requests from the Wills Point Police Department.
sports@vanzandtnews.com Wills Point ISD officials are hoping that the fourth time is the charm, putting a bond measure before voters November 8 after two previous attempts in 2016 and one attempt in 2021 came up short.
The Wills Point Tigers entered their homecoming night showdown against Paris North Lamar with several goals in mind, looking to build up some positive momentum heading into district play while also snapping an 18-game winless streak dating back to a 21-0 shutout triumph over the same Panther program Sept. 25, 2020.
Roberts honored with Unsung Hero Award
Ever wonder why goofballs walk this earth? You know them, not a serious thought in their head for more than 58 seconds at a time. They believe that life is a playground, and they need to enjoy each and every ride that exists. And taking on a serious role, where they have to act the part of the heavy? “Not happening, dude! That’s not the way I roll!” But we absolutely love having them in our lives, anyway. They have the ability to bring light and laughter wherever they go.
Dr. Buck VanTrease is the owner of Van Zandt Animal Care Center in Wills Point. He can be contacted at 21449 U.S. Hwy 80, Wills Point, Texas 75169, www.vzacc.com or 903-873-4100.
Is everybody up for the first game?
The weatherman forecasted a decent chance of rain last week several days in advance and upon hearing the good news, I began making plans. I’ve got a corn feeder located close to a remote pond and my trail camera had evidenced the coming and going of several ‘eater’ size hogs for the past month. By the look at the pictures, it was clear they came as much for the water as they did the corn my feeder disturbed daily about sunset, they were usually wet from their ‘dips’ in the pond. Wild animals have the innate ability to survive and without sweat glands to help keep them cool, wild hogs naturally gravitate to water when it’s hot and dry. My supply of spicy breakfast sausage was in short supply and the stage seemed set for a hog hunt that was long overdue!
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