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The Wills Point ISD received a helping hand from multiple organizations and groups to its staff and students following the recent winter storms, receiving donations of bottled water from the US Army National Guard, International Outreach Church, Stonepoint Church and others. District officials noted, “Our city and surrounding utilities suffered several water emergencies through the winter storm. In an effort to get our kids back to school, our gracious friends and neighbors jumped at the opportunity to help provide bottled water to our students and staff. We are forever grateful!”
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The Northeast Texas Public Health District delivered a dose of good news to Van Zandt County officials and residents, reporting just 74 new confirmed and probable coronavirus cases locally over the most recent 7-day reporting period.
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The Van Zandt County Sherriff’s Office issued a press release this week, announcing the arrest of two suspects following a call regarding a possible domestic disturbance in the 900 block of Private Road 7712 in Wills Point.
Read moreThe City of Wills Point passed a key milestone last week, lifting the boil water notice and Stage 4 Alerts it had implemented due to issues brought about by the recent arctic blast.
Read moreThe Wills Point Chamber of Commerce has announced that it will be hosting its annual awards banquet March 27, celebrating the contributions of citizens and civic groups that have dedicated their time to make the city a better place to live, work and play.
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Just before 9 a.m. Monday, March 1, First Responders were called out to a crash on Highway 19, north of Interstate 20. Wet roads may have contributed to the cause of the accident. Reports indicate that both drivers had non life-threatening injuries and they will make a full recovery. The crash is under investigation by the Texas Department of Public Safety officials.
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The recent blast of the arctic that broke records had a large impact on our community. Sub-zero temperatures coupled with ice and snow that lingered for days left us without power in places and damaged our water system.
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Wills Point ISD officials briefly hit the pause button on in-person and distance learning last week, adjusting the spring calendar multiple times as arctic weather gripped the state.
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