The summer months have been anything but slow for Wills Point ISD administrators and members of the Board of Trustees following a series of high-level changes announced in recent weeks.
The summer months have been anything but slow for Wills Point ISD administrators and members of the Board of Trustees following a series of high-level changes announced in recent weeks.
A traffic stop conducted by Canton Police Department officers along Interstate 20 last week proved to be anything but routine, uncovering $27,000 in cash and a kilogram of cocaine. According to reports, officers with the Canton PD stopped a vehicle passing through the area for multiple traffic violations, including driving in the left lane without passing and an expired vehicle registration. Officers subsequently called for and received assistance from the Wills Point’s K9 unit, which hit upon the drugs hidden in the vehicle. Further details about the ongoing investigation were not immediately available as of press time.
One of the attractions during the Terrell Freedom Fest, July 3-4, will be a visit from Stearman 44, a biplane that was flown by cadets at the No. 1 British Flying Training School from April 6, 1943 till July 31, 1945. BFTS Concert visitors on July 3 and festival visitors on July 4 will find two Stearmans parked near the Museum.
A new Van Zandt County employee was introduced to the VZC Commissioners Court June 22 during its regular meeting. VZC Human Resource Director Jessica Deville introduced Emily Bettinger as the new Assistant VZC Human Resource Director.
I’m about to open a box of worms with this week’s column (pun intended). I love catching and eating what I and most folks call ‘perch’ or bream. Light tackle, a long shank ‘perch’ hook, a box of worms and we are ready to go ‘perch’ fishing, right? Come to find out, to properly categorize the fish we are targeting, we are about to go fishing for ‘sunfish’.
Hope Pregnancy Center held a BBQ fundraiser on June 16, at the Pregnancy Center catered by BBQ & A Prayer. The event was designed for patrons to donate needed items to the Center and also have a chance to have some great barbeque. Donations still needed include: Johnson & Johnson baby toiletries, Dr. Brown’s bottles, bathing suits, clothes size 9 months to 2T, Amazon and Walmart gift cards. Photo by Britne Hammons
With all District 14-4A basketball teams officially eliminated from playoff contention, coaches released their list of Superlative and All-District honorees.
Following extremely hot and dry conditions, the City of Wills Point has entered Stage 1 Mandatory Drought Restrictions.
The summer months have been anything but slow for Wills Point ISD administrators and members of the Board of Trustees following a series of high-level changes announced in recent weeks.
I’m about to open a box of worms with this week’s column (pun intended). I love catching and eating what I and most folks call ‘perch’ or bream. Light tackle, a long shank ‘perch’ hook, a box of worms and we are ready to go ‘perch’ fishing, right? Come to find out, to properly categorize the fish we are targeting, we are about to go fishing for ‘sunfish’.
The Wills Point High School Athletic Department continued to stay busy last week, hosting its annual basketball camp at the high school. Entering the new week, coaches will turn their attention towards other camps including baseball, softball and football.
Dear Editor:
I look back over my coaching career and see so many things I would do differently now. Many coaches go to extremes to motivate their team. In 1989, I did exactly that while coaching at Ft. Scott Community College.
Blackened old banana peels, egg shells, used coffee grounds, moldy grapes and dried-up orange skins. The diet of champions. Loaded with antioxidants and nutrition, and guaranteed to make the body healthier. And so appealing to the eye. Just makes you drool at the very thought of loading your plate, right?
June 10: The Terrell State Hospital Volunteer Services Council’s third annual Patient Art Show and Silent Auction will take place June 10 from 6-8:30 p.m. at The Shops at Terrell located at 301 Tanger Drive. Organizers stated, “Tickets are $20 and a light bar and hors d’oeuvre’s will be served during the auction. There will be very special pieces this year from patients, staff members, and local artists.” To purchase tickets or to inquire about donating art please call 972-551-8070 or 972-551-8451, or email TSH.CommunityRelations@dshs. texas.gov.
Martha S. Platter, 82, of Wills Point, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022, at her residence.
Shirley Ann Flowers, 87, of Arlington, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022, at her residence.
Funeral services for Jerry Preston Goolsby, 83, of Edgewood, were held Friday, June 24, 2022, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point. Private family burial was held at Laurel Land Memorial Park in Dallas.
Memorial services for Priscilla Leigh Jackson, 76, of Gun Barrel City, are scheduled for Friday, June 17, 2022, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point. Priscilla passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. She was born on June 2, 1946, in Dallas to parents Ralph Jacob Pyle and Cora Lee Haralson Pyle.
