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On Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. the Terrell Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its 22 opportunity in nine years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs.
Read moreLocal voters will have an opportunity to make themselves heard beginning next week with early voting for the upcoming May 7 election slated to begin April 25. Key items of interest on the ballot will include Wills Point ISD’s proposed $71,965,000 bond package, two positions on the Wills Point ISD Board of Trustees and two positions on the Wills Point City Council.
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Spurred by the backing of Keep Wills Point Beautiful, artists Gary Holman and Tammie McKenzie spent the past week painting a mural on the south facing side of the building occupied by Robertson Electric Service. The mural, which includes multiple scenes, including the Texas flag, a Tiger, flowers and wildlife, recognition of the 1965 State Championship winning Wills Point football team and a thank you message to first responders and military personnel. Photo by David Kapitan
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With the approval of the final debt payment by the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court, VZC officially became debt-free as a ceremony recognizing the accomplishment was held April 13 in the VZC District Courtroom.
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A memorial bench honoring the life of Courtney Huff was erected and unveiled during a special ceremony at Jack Lester Park April 15. The bench, which sits adjacent to the playground, includes an inscription that reads: “In Memory of Courtney Huff – My favorite place in the world is sitting next to you!” Photo by David Kapitan
Read moreOn Monday, April 11, 2022, the Wills Point ISD Board of Trustees unanimously voted to provide a significant increase in its teacher salary scale.
Read moreApril 21-24: The Terrell Jubilee is a four-day fun-filled celebration for the whole family that celebrates Terrell’s heritage held annually. Events and attractions traditionally include a carnival, BBQ cook-off, arts and crafts exhibition, business and health expo, live music, a car show, the Fountain 5K Run, and more.
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