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The SPCA of Texas removed 12 dogs from a trailer on a property in Van Zandt County, Texas. The dogs were transported to the SPCA of Texas’ Russell E. Dealey Animal Rescue Center, where they will be examined by medical staff and cared for until they are ready for adoption or placement on a case by case basis.
Read moreThe Wills Point City Council tackled a wide-ranging group of topics at its June 8 meeting, hearing multiple concerns from members of the public before addressing needed repairs to the city’s water plant.
Read moreVan Zandt County saw 20 newly confirmed or probable COVID-19 over the most recent 7-day reporting period, with totals increasing from 4,399 cases by the end of June 3 to 4,419 cases by the end of June 10. According to the Northeast Texas Public Health District, Van Zandt County has had 2,729 confirmed cases and 1,690 probable cases (cases with a COVID-19 positive antigen test) since the pandemic began.
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The Wills Point Police Department held its most succesful Back the Blue event to date June 12, welcoming hundreds to Lester Park for a series of events including an auction, children’s games, demonstrations and a BBQ cook-off. Funds raised during the event have been earmarked to go towards updating and improving the WPPD’s technology and communications systems. Photos by David Kapitan
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Following a recommendation by VZC Sheriff Steve Hendrix, the VZC Commissioners Court unanimously approved the retirement of VZC Sheriff’s Department K-9 officer ‘Rico’ during their regular meeting June 9.
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Drivers entering and exiting the Wills Point High School campus from FM-2965 (also known as Wingo Way) will soon have a much smoother ride with a large-scale replacement project for the roadway behind Ken Autry Davis Field slated to start in the coming weeks. In a notice to the local community, WPISD Assistant Superintendent of Operations and Student Services Jeff Russell noted, “We are currently preparing to begin construction in June and are shooting for an Aug. 1 deadline for the completion of the project. We will be replacing the dilapidated asphalt road with a new concrete drive. This is a much needed improvement and we are looking forward to the upgrade this will bring to the area around the stadium.” Previous summers have seen the district replace the track, replace the football field, and do repair work on the press box. Photo by David Kapitan
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WPISD is proud to welcome Kate Keierleber to the Tiger Team. Keierleber currently serves as the Executive Director of the Forney ISD Education Foundation, and brings with her a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration and a Masters of Business Administration from The University of Texas at Tyler.
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