TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE
TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE
Wills Point ISD officials crossed one final hurdle before the start of the 2022-’23 school year Aug. 6, welcoming hundreds of families to the high school campus for the 11th annual Back to School Fair. The Back to School Fair included a variety of services and offerings, including providing free school supplies, haircuts, dental supplies, eye screenings and vaccinations to students. Organizers behind the effort gathered enough supplies to aid an estimated
The only thing hotter than the Texas weather in August has been the play of the Wills Point Tiger tennis program, which has raced out to a 4-0 record on the year with wins over Hallsville, Forney, North Forney and Abilene Cooper over the past week. The Tigers won 16/19 matches against Hallsville, 18/19 matches against Forney, 19/19 matches against North Forney and 10/19 matches against Abilene Cooper.
I’ve taken a cue from the wild animals this week and moved early in the morning and late in the afternoon. Wild things have the innate ability to know how to make the best of the seasons and this time of year, they seldom venture forth during the heat of the day. The same with this old outdoors writer but I did get out on the water a couple times and caught a nice mess of fish both times. I also learned, or ‘relearned’a few basics of summer fishing.
The Wills Point Tiger Band program began their second week of full marching camp practices Aug. 1 with a continued emphasis on fundamentals and conditioning. Director Nick Kornegay credited the kids for their focus throughout the opening week of camp, noting that the blistering temperatures had not been much of a factor on practices. Wills Point will look to make a return trip to the Class 4A State Marching Contest later this fall after finishing 15th overall in the state in 2021. Additional photos on 2A. Photo by David Kapitan
Area fire departments, including units from Wills Point, Edgewood and Rolling Oaks, worked to contain a grass fire that was sparked along County Road 3824 shortly before 3 p.m. July 29. Despite a quick response time, one structure that was in the process of being remodeled was fully engulfed by the time fire fighters arrived on scene. Another nearby structure was saved, and no injuries were reported as a result of the blaze. Photo by Nick Gibbons/The County Eagle
With all District 14-4A basketball teams officially eliminated from playoff contention, coaches released their list of Superlative and All-District honorees.
The Republican Women of Van Zandt County hosted a training on election integrity in conjunction with the Leadership Institute.
Strategies on dealing with drought for livestock producers will be discussed at a program scheduled forAugust 18 at the Van Zandt Farm Bureau Event Center beginning at 6:30 p.m. The event center is located at 220 Burnett Trail in Canton. There is no cost to attend.
The only thing hotter than the Texas weather in August has been the play of the Wills Point Tiger tennis program, which has raced out to a 4-0 record on the year with wins over Hallsville, Forney, North Forney and Abilene Cooper over the past week. The Tigers won 16/19 matches against Hallsville, 18/19 matches against Forney, 19/19 matches against North Forney and 10/19 matches against Abilene Cooper.
I’ve taken a cue from the wild animals this week and moved early in the morning and late in the afternoon. Wild things have the innate ability to know how to make the best of the seasons and this time of year, they seldom venture forth during the heat of the day. The same with this old outdoors writer but I did get out on the water a couple times and caught a nice mess of fish both times. I also learned, or ‘relearned’a few basics of summer fishing.
PAUL SCHATTENBERG
As the summer heat and dry conditions persist, so does the danger of wildfire. The Texas A&M Forest Service reported 10 active wildfires across the state as of Sunday. The largest fire at 3,323 acres in Throckmorton County was 90% contained. The Big Sky Fire in Gillespie County had consumed 1,459 acres and was also 90% contained.
For the second time this week, Attorney General Paxton and a bipartisan group of attorneys general announced an agreement in principle to address the opioid crisis. The proposed settlement would require the former opioid maker Allergan to pay up to $2.37 billion to participating States and local governments.
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said state sales tax revenue totaled $3.88 billion in July, 14.7 percent more than in July 2021, and the highest monthly collections on record.
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