January 2022

The Edgewood Bulldogs moved two steps closer towards securing a playoff position last week, hitting the court twice for matchups a pair of home contests against Paris Chiusm and Lone Oak.

Robert Glen Eaton, 80, of Edgewood, passed away Jan. 13, 2022, at Crestwood Nursing Home. He was born July 30, 1941, in Grand Saline, to the late Robert (Choc) Lester Eaton and Ola Faye Wagner. He was raised in Edgewood, where he lived most of his life.

The Edgewood Lady Dogs put themselves on the doorstep of an outright district title last week, besting both Paris Chisum and Lone Oak in consecutive games to push their district mark to 9-0 overall with just three games to play.

Services for Diann Michelle “Micki” Johnson, 47, of Whitehouse, were held Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, at Bartley Funeral Home with Bro.

The Martins Mill Lady Mustangs continued to live up to their lofty billing this week, easily dismissing the Cross Roads Lady Cats to retain their perfect record in district play.

The Van Lady Vandals accomplished multiple goals on Tuesday night, strengthening their bid for a spot in this year’s playoffs while also getting head coach Warren Southers career victory 500 with a 70-39 win over Athens.

The Martins Mill Mustangs continued to charge full speed ahead towards postseason play this week, dominating from start to finish in a 74-33 win over Cross Roads in Malakoff Jan. 25.

Funeral services for Vickie Tylene Hamilton, 62, of Wills Point, were held 1 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home.

Let the library help you meet your goals for the year. The two most common reasons that our patrons say why they use the library is to help them live with less things in their homes and to save money.

Van Zandt Master Gardener Association of Van Zandt County is currently holding their annual geranium plant fundraiser sale through March 21. VZMG members will place flyers with their contact information in local business locations, along with contacting previous customers.