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After meeting to review public input and approve final plan revisions in November, the Trinity Regional Flood Planning Group (Trinity RFPG) has now submitted the first-ever Regional Flood Plan for the Trinity River Basin to the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB).
Read moreTxDOT is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in the district during the week of Jan. 16, 2023. Work schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure, or other unforeseen issues. Slow down and pay attention in work zones.
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On Dec. 30, the Wills Point High School Class of 1997 held their 25th reunion locally at El Nopal Restaurant. As a surprise, some of their former teachers and coaches also made an appearance to join them in celebrating.
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The Martin’s Hundred Chapter, Texas Society Colonial Dames XVII Century, met on Oct. 12, 2022 in the Community Room of the Tri-County Public Library in Mabank, Texas. The members enjoyed a presentation by Carrie Woolverton on Women of the Mayflower, which detailed the stories of the 18 women who sat sail from Plymouth, England in September 1620 to make the 66 day voyage to reach the New World. Only five women survived to prepare the First Thanksgiving Feast in 1621 in Plymouth Colony.
Read moreeditor@vanzandtnews.com Eligible residents interested in serving their community on either the Wills Point City Council or Wills Point ISD Board of Trustees are officially on the clock this week with filing for both opening January 18.
Read moreThe Wills Point ISD provided clarity on two key dates last week, announcing the official start date of new superintendent Richard Cooper while also revising its timeline on filling the athletic director/head football began back in June 2022 with then-superintendent Dr. Scott Caloss announcing that he had taken a job with Medina Valley ISD. Shortly after Caloss announced his departure, the WPISD Board of Trustees elevated assistant superintendent Dr. Barbie Mc-Math to the interim role while laying the groundwork for a full-scale search to take place.
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