May 2022

Body Union Grove Cemetery, Inc in Wills Point will have its annual meeting on Sunday, May 21 at 11 a.m. “We will recognize our veterans, have a short program, have our annual meeting, and join together for lunch under the pavilion.

Body The City of Van and the Van EDC (Economic Development Corporation) are sponsoring ‘3rd Thursdays with Erin York’ featuring an ‘Open Mic Night’ at The Movie House in downtown Van. The first ‘Open Mic Night’ was held May 19.

Body The Canton athletic program was well represented in Austin May 12 with three different athletes, Hannah Cade, Preston Yarber and Jaxson Hubble, qualifying to compete at this year’s Class 4A State Track and Field Meet May 12-13.

Body The 5 th annual Tiger Supply Run, benefitting the Wills Point ISD Back-to-School Fair, will return to the Gospel for Asia campus located at 1116 St. Thomas Way in Wills Point June 11.

Body The Fruitvale Lady Cats entered the softball season looking for a fresh start after coming off a 1-18 campaign the previous year.

Body Martins Mill standout Mia Nixon made what has become a familiar season-closing trip to Austin last week, wrapping up one of the most decorated careers of any Van Zandt County athlete at the Class 2A State Golf Tournament.

Body The other day, as Freida and I headed to Dallas to celebrate our grandson completing his first trip around the Sun, a thought struck me.

Body You actually did it. You won the election.

Body Spring is well into bloom and while Cherry Creek and the Old City Lake are both great parks, have you ever stepped foot into the park at Mill Creek Reservoir?

Body Sheryl Braxton, a veteran’s widow, middle, who is raising her grandkids ages 2, 4 and 5, received a van with the help of Help 4 Heroes USA organization. Presenting the van to Braxton are left, Ron Gowin and far right, Sarah Clayton of State Farm.