July 2022

Body Funeral services for Melba Joyce Wantland, 89, of Mesquite, were held Saturday, July 23, 2022, at the Mesquite Church of Christ, located at 400 W Davis St, at Laurel Oaks Memorial Park. Melba passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022.

Body Funeral services for Jesse Epperson, III, 61, of Wills Point, were held Friday, July 29, 2022, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point. Burial followed at Small Cemetery.

Body Church to host food giveaway East Texas Street Church of Christ, located at 508 E. Oak St.

Body Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller reminded Ag producers about the suspension of size and weight requirements on vehicles involved in agricultural activities they can take advantage of due to the drought and heat wave.

Body Cities across Texas have endured record temperatures this summer, and it’s not solely the weather that’s to blame.

Body The temperatures here in Van Zandt County are taking a toll on plants and humans alike during this extreme heat we have all been experiencing in East Texas.

Body Governor Greg Abbott encouraged Texans to remain vigilant during increased wildfire activity this week as the State of Texas continues ongoing coordinated wildfire response efforts through the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM).

Body Traffic eastbound along Interstate 20 in Kaufman County was brought to a standstill following a fatality incident involving a box truck July 26.

Body The most recent White Deer Landing/Autumn Point Acres Neighborhood Crime Watch Meeting was held at the Chapel of the Lake Church July 16.

Body Clayton Conway, Sammy Gunter, Brian Cummins, Kevin Wilkerson, Sandy Scheu, Ernie Ward, and Gregg Beverly of Van Zandt County were among the more than 400 farmers and ranchers from across the state who gathered in Marble Falls recently to discuss rural broadband, feral hog control...