July 2022

Body Mary Olive Mills Huddleston of Bearden, Arkansas, formerly of Wills Point, passed away July 2, 2022, in Bearden, Arkansas. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 7, 2022, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home Chapel in Wills Point.

Body Paul (PJ) John Walukas III was born July 3, 1983, in Kaufman, Texas, to Paul John Walukas, Jr. and Lisa Diane Turner Gavin.

Body The Texas Education Agency (TEA) released spring 2022 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) results for Grades 3-8. The results include exams in mathematics and reading for grades 3–8, 5th and 8th grade science, and 8th grade social studies.

Body The City of Van Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and the Van Area Chamber of Commerce co-sponsored a Business Network Reception June 30 at the Fairfield Inn by Marriott in Van.

Body By the time people reach their fiftieth birthday, many have begun to imagine what their life in retirement may look like. Though data from the U.S.

Body Each year, children get heat stroke or die from being left unattended in a hot car, but a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service passenger safety expert says there are ways to avoid tragedy.

Body The 2022 Texas hay production outlook appears in doubt due to high fertilizer prices and widespread drought, said Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. Joe Paschal, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension livestock specialist, Corpus Christi, and Vanessa Corriher-Olson, Ph.D.

Body Kids ages 8-13 recently spent a week exploring the wonders of medical science in Pre-Med Academy, part of Tyler Junior College’s extensive list of STEMrelated summer camps.

Body The Van Zandt County Library is now hosting a Chess Club. The Chess Club will meet and play every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. “Whether you are beginner or expert, we welcome you to join us at the library in Canton,” organizing officials stated. Courtesy photo

Body Jillian Barber, a BBA Management major from Canton, was named to the Spring 2022 Dean’s List at LeTourneau University. The Dean’s List recognizes students who have achieved a grade point average between 3.50 and 3.99 for the semester.