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Memorial Day will again take on a special meaning in Van Zandt County as the Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial Board has announced that they will be hosting their annual program beginning at 10 a.m. Monday, May 30, at the VZC Veterans Memorial in Canton.
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Run for the Wall, an annual motorcycle ride promoting military veterans and honoring service, passed through the area early Sunday morning and included a stop at a pit stop at Brookshire’s in Terrell.
Read moreThe Wills Point Police Department is expected to welcome hundreds of visitors to Jack Lester Park June 11 as they host their annual Back the Blue Benefit.
Read moreWills Point ISD officials put out a call to district stakeholders last week, requesting the public’s input on a recent failed bond measure and options moving forward.
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A monument at Veterans Memorial Park in the Eastern portion of Wills Point was found knocked off its pedestal and broken into pieces earlier this week. After a thorough investigation, the Wills Point Police Department identified last week’s severe weather as the likely culprit in the incident. The park has sustained similar damage in the past due to inclement weather. Details about any potential fundraising campaigns to pay for the damage were not immediately available as of press time. Photos by David Kapitan
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Van Zandt County Interim Sheriff Joe Carter (far right) is administered the oath of office May 22 during a public swearing-in ceremony at the VZC Courthouse. Carter’s son, Jesse, holds the Bible with his dad as VZC Judge Don Kirkpatrick (far left) administers the oath. Carter was officially sworn into office at midnight May 14 following the resignation of former VZC Sheriff Steve Hendrix. Photo by David Barber
Read moreThe City of Wills Point will once again serve as the central hub for area Juneteenth activities, playing host to the largest Juneteenth celebration in the area June 18.
Read moreThis month, SONIC Drive-In donated $1.5 million to help fund local education needs through DonorsChoose, a national nonprofit that allows individuals to donate directly to public school classroom requests submitted by teachers.
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