December 2022

Resolutions can be made at any age. Seniors who may feel that they are past the point in life where trying something new or setting goals is relevant to them can reconsider, as it’s never too late in life to have aspirations big or small.

The Postal Service is keeping up the pace as the hustle and bustle of the holiday season gains momentum. To ensure customers get their holiday packages on time, our letter carriers will be delivering as early as 6 a.m. in many major metro locations across the country. So, if you hear the sounds of an early morning package delivery, please know it’s our way of helping Santa get an early start.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Nov. 30-Dec.

A multi-vehicle accident along Highway 80 just east of Wills Point resulted in the passing of a 57-year-old Wills Point resident Nov. 30 according to information released by the Texas Department of Public Safety.

The Wills Point Tiger football program endured plenty of challenges during the 2022 season, battling through a glut of injuries and an in-season coaching change on their way to a 1-9 mark overall. coaches came away impressed with the strides the Tigers had made over previous seasons, recognizing multiple players as First Team All-District, Second Team All-District or Honorable Mention All-District performers.

sports@vanzandtnews.com The Van Lady Vandals made the familiar trek to Wills Point last week, competing against teams from across the area at the annual State Farm Invitational Basketball Tournament Dec. 1-3. Van would make it look easy at the event, winning each of their four games by at least 14 points each on their way to a first place finish. Van began play with just one game Dec. 1, easily dismissing the Mineola Yellowjackets 50-36. Marisa Richardson led the way for Van in the win with 22 points while Landry Jones added 13, Cassidy Stewart five and Jordan Ryan and Ella Barrett four totaling 18 points, seven steals and three assists. Other players hitting the stat sheet included Landry Jones and Jordan Ryan with 11 each and Cassidy Stewart and Ella Barrett with seven each.

The Martins Mill Mustang took to the court multiple times over the past week, taking on a slew of opponents at the annual Lipan Tournament Dec. 1-3.

The Canton Eaglettes capped off another winning week with a second-place finish in the 18th annual Winnsboro Hoopfest Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 3. Overall, the Eaglettes went 5-1 on the week, with wins over Saltillo, Whitehouse, Malakoff, Mount Pleasant (Chapel Hill), and Edgewood, and their only loss coming in the championship game to the hosting Winnsboro Lady Raiders.