January 2022

Bulldogs extend winning streak

Body 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.
The Edgewood Bulldogs ran their district-winning streak to three games overall with victories over both Paris Chisum and Lone Oak over the past week. Edgewood is now tied for second overall in district with five games to play. Photo by Dusty Goodwin

Robert Glen Eaton

Body 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.
Robert Glen Eaton

Lady Dogs close in on district title

Body 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.
Ella Tyner and the Edgewood Lady Dogs moved two steps closer towards a second consecutive undefeated district campaign last week, registering wins over both Paris Chisum and Lone Oak. Photo by Dusty Goodwin

Diann Michelle ‘Micki’ Johnson

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

Lady Mustangs cruise past Cross Roads

Body 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.

Southers gets 500th win as Lady Vandals roll

Body 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.
Coach Warren Southers picked up his 500th career coaching win during Van’s 70-39 triumph over the Athens Lady Hornets Jan. 25. Courtesy photo

Mustangs dominate Bobcats

Body 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.

Vickie Hamilton

Body 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.
Vickie Hamilton

Community libraries are more than books

Body 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.

Annual geranium plant fundraiser to kick off

Body 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.