January 2022

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.

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. Martins Mill, ranked se cond overall in the state according to the most recent Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Weekly 2A Rankings, never trailed in the contest.

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.

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. Edgewood would prevail in both contests, improving their odds of securing a top-four finish in district play and a spot in this year’s 3A UIL Playoffs.

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 were in action twice last week, clashing with state-ranked LaPoynor at home Jan. 14 before squaring off against Kerens in District 19-2A play Jan.

Larry Eugene “Gene” Smith, 54, of Wills Point, passed away on Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, in Tyler.

The Republican Club of Van Zandt County is conducting a debate/forum for the candidates in contested races in the Republican Primary. This event will be held beginning at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Jan.

The upswing of newly confirmed and possible COVID-19 cases within the confines of Van Zandt County continued last week with the Northeast Texas Public Health District announcing 300 new cases over the seven-day reporting period from Jan. 10-17.

No action was taken by the VZC Commissioners Court on a $2,000 donation request made by the Van Zandt County Master Gardeners Club to the court. VZC Courthouse Facilities Manager Joe Carter along with representatives from the VZC Master Gardeners Club were in attendance.