latest
sports@vanzandtnews.com Years of behind the scenes efforts by local officials to provide safe and up-to-date amenities for local children and families began to come into focus last week with City of Wills Point officials launching a major rehabilitation program at the Jack Lester Park playground.
Read more
Van Zandt County Emergency Services District #4 officials and members of the Wills Point Volunteer Fire Department ushered in a new era Dec. 3, welcoming community official opening of the recently completed fire station located at 311 N. Fifth St.
Read moreThe historic brick streets in downtown Wills Point will be a hive of holiday activity Dec. 10 as the Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Christmas on the Bricks event from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Read moreA multi-vehicle accident along Highway 80 just east of Wills Point resulted in the passing of a 57-year-old Wills Point resident Nov. 30 according to information released by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Read moreThe East Texas Council of Governments recently received $89,129.12 in grants from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality awarded to East Texas jurisdictions and special districts to support regional waste minimization efforts in ETCOG’s fourteen-county region.
Read more
Fire damages Van Zandt Livestock Exchange
Read moreGovernor Greg Abbott announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing more than $341.4 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of December. The allotments are expected to help about 1.6 million Texas households. “Thanks to SNAP benefits provided by HHSC, Texans across the state continue to have access to nutritious food,” said Governor Abbott. “By extending SNAP benefits for the month of December, we’re ensuring that every family is able to stay healthy and take care of their loved ones during this holiday season.”
Read more