March 2022

Audition for parts in ‘Sleuth’ at The Talent Box

Virginia Reid-Yost will hold auditions for parts in the production of “Sleuth,” written by Anthony Shaffer, at The Talent Box, 133 N. 4th Street, Wills Point. These auditions will be Sunday, March 27, at 3 p.m. and Monday, March 28 at 7 p.m. Performance dates are May 6, 7, 13, 14 and 15.

Food giveaway set

East Oak Street Church of Christ will hold a food giveaway from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 12.

Texas real estate market continues boom

The Texas Association of Appraisal Districts announced historic growth in Texas real estate values. According to the association, regions around the state have seen increases in values between 20-50 percent since last year.

7th annual Back the Blue Benefit set for June 11

The Wills Point Police Department is expected to welcome hundreds of visitors to Jack Lester Park June 11 as they host their 7 th annual Back the Blue Benefit. The event has become a family favorite in recent years, with music, demonstrations and a BBQ cookoff serving as key highlights.

AROUND TOWN

March 26: The Wills Point Ladies Club will host its 5th annual Burgers ‘n’ Games fundraising event at the Wills Point High School campus beginning 5 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person, and include admission, a burger basket (burger, chips and drink), and access to a wide array of games that will be...

ITS’ A HEDGEHOG!

It was a fun crafting day at the Grand Saline Library March 17. Library visitors were encouraged to make a hedgehog out of old books and craft supplies.
ITS’ A HEDGEHOG!

Seeing summer at the Grand Saline Library

We had a wonderful spring break at the Grand Saline Public Library. Thank you to everyone that chose to spend some of your time with us last week. Seeing all the happy smiling faces made us even more excited about our plans for the summer.

Lindale blanks Tigers 3-0

The Wills Point Tiger baseball program continued to inch its way towards the start of district play last week, traveling to Lindale to take on a solid Eagles squad. Lindale would ultimately prevail in the contest, getting three strong pitching performances in a 3-0 win over the Tigers.
Hayden Smith finished went 1/2 with a double during non-district action against the Lindale Eagles last week. Photo courtesy of WPHS Yearbook staff

Fast start propels Canton Eagles to win

The Canton Eagles hit the ground running last week, lighting up the scoreboard in both the first and second innings on their way to a 9-3 triumph over Redwater March 18.
Creede Herchman and the Canton Eagles were scheduled to begin their quest for a potential district title on the road against longtime foe Wills Point March 25. Photo by Lianna Reid

Track teams compete at Farmer Relays

The Wills Point Tiger track and field program sent competitors to Farmersville March 17 to compete at the annual Farmer Relays.
Hallie Lovvorn, at right, finished seventh overall in the 800 meter run while teammate Stephanie Mireles, at left, finished 10th overall at the Farmersville Farmer Relays. Photo by Jyllian Phillips