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TxDOT is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in the district during the week of Jan. 2, 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.
Read moreMidwestern State University recognized 1,115 honor students for the Fall 2022 semester. The President’s Honor Roll included 438 students, the Provost’s Honor Roll included 338 students, and the Dean’s Honor Roll included 339 students.
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Like all of you I’m sure, the past year provided great times in the outdoors that we will never forget as well as a few challenges. Looking back on the past twelve months, it’s the many positive experiences that I best remember. Funny how that works, the overwhelming positives always seem to negate the few negatives. As an old outdoors writer, I still sometimes suffer from a case of wanderlust. I enjoy going new places, meeting new friends that share my love of the outdoors. In retrospect, it’s the new friends that I make that I remember more than the fish I caught or the game I might have taken. Folks that have a love for the outdoors are some of the finest people on the planet, regardless where you encounter them. I’ve had the opportunity to fish the pristine waters of the far north up in Saskatchewan with the fine folks at Tazin Lake Lodge and I’ve hunted and fished with wonderful friends close to home. Looking back, the experiences blend into a fine memory that I often ‘relive’ in thought. No need for a counselor when life’s problems arise when you have fond memories to recall. On the occasion I might get in a foul mood or indulge in a bit of self pity about something of little consequence I simply recall that big bull moose my buddy Jeff Rice and I saw while fishing with a great guide up in the far north or possibly that nice “home buck” I took close to home with my friend Kenneth Shepherd.
Read moreProspective candidates interested in serving on either the Wills Point City Council or Wills Point ISD Board of Trustees will soon have the opportunity to do so with another Election filing for both the city and school is scheduled to get underway beginning January 18, and run through February 17.
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Elections, summer fires among top stories of the year
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Recognitions were at the top of the agenda Dec. 21 for the final regular Van Zandt County Commissioners Court meeting of 2022 featuring several retiring VZC elected officials and employees.
Read moreThree, two, one ... Happy Birthday, Texas State Parks! Park lovers everywhere are invited to help Texas State Parks begin celebrating 100 years Jan. 1 with a First Day Hike. Almost every Texas State Park will host ranger-guided and self-guided walks, bike rides, paddling trips and polar plunges in honor of the national initiative aimed at getting people outdoors.
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