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The Wills Point Chamber of Commerce was kept busy throughout 2019, filling up its calendar with annual favorites while also conducting numerous ribbon cutting ceremonies to welcome new business and new business owners.The chamber’s year kicked off in March with its annual Civic Awards Banquet, honoring local citizens and businesses that have contributed to making Wills Point and the surrounding community a better place to live, work and play.
Read moreThe Van Zandt County Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Old Canton City Hall building located at 290 E. Tyler St. in Canton.“If you are a caregiver of a loved one, please make plans to attend. Our goal is to develop a support system in Van Zandt County, exchange practical information on caregiving challenges and possible solutions, talk through issues and ways of coping, share feelings, needs and concerns and to learn more about community resources,” said organizers of the event.
Read moreCold temperatures and humidity often mean high utility bills. For those living on limited income, this burden can be major.Families may qualify for assistance through federal LI- HEAP funding. Assistance may occur multiple months depending on eligibility.
Read moreAre you and your spouse wanting more out of your marriage? If so, First Baptist Church of Quinlan is here to help.Starting at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 19, First Baptist Church in Quinlan will host a couple’s class for people who are married, considering marriage or contemplating divorce. This biblically based counseling program is free for all who attend, and the class is designed to help couples grow their walk with Christ. You got problems? The Bible has the answers.
Read moreMembers and guests are urged to stop by the Post and watch sports events on big screen televisions. There is no cover charge. Pool tournaments at the American Legion Post #517 are held on Tuesday and Friday nights at 7 p.m. There is a “blind draw” for partners. Participants must be present prior to 7 p.m. to play.Enjoy “Men’s Night Out” specials on Tuesday and “Ladies’ Night Out” specials each Thursday evening from 7 p.m. till closing on both nights. Enjoy Karaoke on Thursday and Saturday nights from 7 p.m. till closing. There is no cover charge. The American Legion West Tawakoni Post is located at 236 West Highway 276 in West Tawakoni.
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As a part of HB 496, QISD complied with the mandate to offer training to employees willing to assist with injuries following a traumatic event involving blood loss.Hunt County EMS provided the training to staff on Monday, January 6th. QISD nurses and FHS Health Science Teacher James Shoemake assisted with the skills practice portion.
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Catfish anglers from several states will travel to W. Tawakoni, TX and Lake Tawakoni for a King Kat Tournament Trail event presented by Bass Pro Shops Cabela’s. Local and traveling anglers will be vying for cash, prizes, and an opportunity to compete at the 2020 King Kat Classic which will feature a guaranteed payout of $120,000 in cash and prizes.Anglers fishing the March 7, 2020 event will be testing their catfishing skills against other anglers and whatever Mother Nature has in store. Texas Parks and Wildlife report abundant numbers of channel and blue catfish in Lake Tawakoni along with limited numbers of flathead catfish. The lake has long been known for eating sized catfish, but recent years has seen an increase in trophy sized fish.
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Law enforcement officials continued their efforts to clean up drugs and drug dealers from local streets last week, participating in a major joint effort that resulted in the seizure of 14,000 grams of illicit prescription pills, guns, drug paraphernalia and other illegal drugs.According to the release, “approximately 14,000 grams (30 pounds) of illicit prescription pills were seized with an estimated street value of $500,000. Additionally, multiple firearms, ammunition, narcotic related paraphernalia, and other illegal drugs were discovered and subsequently seized as evidence.
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