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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.
Read moreLaw enforcement officials from across Van Zandt County made their way to the Rolling Oaks community north of Wills Point Jan. 9, responding to multiple reports of a disturbance involving possible gunshots.According to a Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office press release of the incident, “A verbal disturbance began on Van Zandt County Road 3840 in the Rolling Oaks area shortly after 8:30 a.m. Jan. 9 over alleged stolen property. The argument escalated into a shooting. The three individuals involved each retrieved weapons from their homes and began exchanging gun fire.
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Wills Point ISD celebrated a milestone day Jan. 13 with six student-athletes signing letters of intent to compete collegiately in their respective sports.
Read moreThe Wills Point ISD Education Foundation enjoyed a banner year in 2019, highlighted in large part by their first ever Boots, Buckles and Bling Gala in March. The inaugural event,
Read moreProspective candidates interested in serving on either the Wills Point City Council or Wills Point ISD Board of Trustees will not have to wait much longer to throw their hat
Read moreTexas Comptroller Glenn Hegar issued a press release Jan. 3 stating sales tax revenue totaled $3.01 billion in December, 4.8 percent more than in December 2018. “Growth in state sales
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A resolution declaring Van Zandt County as a Second Amendment Safe Haven county was approved unanimously Dec. 23 by the VZC Commissioners Court during its regular meeting. “We have been
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