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Suspect in custody following joint operation

1 year ago By Staff Reports

The Wills Point Police Department and Wills Point ISD Police Department each took to social media last week, announcing the arrest of a Marshall area resident on multiple charges. According to a May 27 post by the WPPD, “The Wills Point Police Department along with the Wills Point Independent School District Police Department and Department of Public Safety - CID have been conducting an investigation for the last several weeks that has now led to the arrest of Marshall, TX resident Aaron Alvarez.

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Local gas prices spike once again

1 year ago By News Staff

Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 13.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.27/g May 23, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 50.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.52/g higher than a year ago. The price of diesel has risen 22.6 cents nationally in the past week and stands at $5.518 per gallon.

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DPS reminds drivers to buckle up, drive safely

1 year ago By News Staff

Memorial Day is the unofficial kickoff to summer, and the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding drivers to celebrate safely as they enjoy their holiday. Today through May 30, the Texas Highway Patrol will participate in Click It or Ticket, as well as Operation CARE (Crash Awareness Reduction Effort).

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Charges dropped against former VZC sheriff

1 year ago By Britne Hammons

On Friday, May 20, charges against former Van Zandt County Sheriff Steve Hendrix and two of his deputies for giving a false statement to a peace officer were dismissed. The dismissal comes at the heels of the indictment issued in March accusing Sheriff Hendrix, Chief Deputy Jerry Wood and Sgt.

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Carter publicly sworn in as VZC Interim Sheriff

1 year ago By David Barber

After officially being sworn into office at midnight May 14, a public swearing-in ceremony was held for Van Zandt County Interim Sheriff Joe Carter May 22 at the VZC Courthouse. VZC Judge Don Kirkpatrick welcomed those in attendance at the public swearing-in ceremony.

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Sales Tax Holiday announced

1 year ago By News Staff

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding families and businesses that they can save on the purchase of certain water- and energy-efficient products during the state’s Water-Efficient Products and EN- ERGY STAR sales tax holidays.

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TASB announces the end of its membership in the National School Boards Association

1 year ago By News Staff

Following a special called board meeting, the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) announced May 23 that it was ending its membership in the National School Boards Association (NSBA) following the release of an independent investigation that found operational deficiencies and lack of internal controls and processes within NSBA.

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Storms damage monument at Veterans Park

1 year ago By News Staff

A monument at Veterans Memorial Park in the Eastern portion of Wills Point was found knocked off its pedestal and broken into pieces earlier this week. After a thorough investigation, the Wills Point Police Department identified last week’s severe weather as the likely culprit in the incident. The park has sustained similar damage in the past due to inclement weather. Details about any potential fundraising campaigns to pay for the damage were not immediately available as of press time. Photos by David Kapitan

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CARTER TO HEAD UP VZCSO

1 year ago By News Staff

Van Zandt County Interim Sheriff Joe Carter (far right) is administered the oath of office May 22 during a public swearing-in ceremony at the VZC Courthouse. Carter’s son, Jesse, holds the Bible with his dad as VZC Judge Don Kirkpatrick (far left) administers the oath. Carter was officially sworn into office at midnight May 14 following the resignation of former VZC Sheriff Steve Hendrix. Photo by David Barber

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Juneteenth plans coming together

1 year ago By David Kapitan

The City of Wills Point will once again serve as the central hub for area Juneteenth activities, playing host to the largest Juneteenth celebration in the area June 18. Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.

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