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Wills Point ISD students continue to take advantage of the dual credit program offered in conjunction with Stephen F. Austin State University, getting a jumpstart on their college education with dozens of offerings. District officials noted that approximately 93 high school students currently take dual credit classes. Most dual credit course participants graduate from Wills Point with 24-27 hours of college credit. Courtesy photos
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The Northeast Texas Public Health District issued another sobering reminder about the potential dangers of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic last week, reporting nine new confirmed and probable COVID-19 deaths locally during the most recent seven-day reporting period.
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Local law enforcement officials, including those representing the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Department, Grand Saline Police Department and Precint 1 Constables Office, conducted an operation in Grand Saline resulting in the arrest of one suspect on multiple charges related to the sexual abuse and assault of a child under the age of 14.
Read moreThe Edgewood Police Department took to its social media page early this week, issuing a warning to county residents of a re-emerging social media scam intended to steal funds and extract personal information that could be used for identity theft purposes.
Read moreHope Pregnancy Center, a pro-life, non-profit organization is hosting a community open house in honor of Sanctity of Human Life. The event will be at Hope’s facility on Sunday, Jan. 24 from 1 to 3 p.m. at 885 E. State Highway 243 in Canton.
Read moreVirginia Reid-Yost will hold auditions for parts in “Night Watch” written by Lucille Fletcher. Auditions will be held at The Talent Box 133 N. 4th Street, Wills Point at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 26. Performance dates are March 5, 6, 7, 12 and 13.Five men and four women are needed to fill the cast. For additional information or questions, call the theatre at 214-356-0505.
Read moreMaintenance crews plan to conduct edge repairs on FM 1255 between SH 110 and FM 857. Expect lane closures with flaggers managing traffic.
Read moreAfter the cancellation of the end of school year 2019-’20 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness tests due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Texas Education Agency offered optional beginning-of-year assessments so schools across the state could measure how well students learned the prior grade-level’s knowledge and skills.
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