January 2025

Root Seekers Genealogical Society announces 2025 schedule

Body The Root Seekers Genealogical Society recently announced its 2025 meeting schedule with the first meeting of the near year scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8. All meetings for 2025 will be held at the Tri-County Library located on Market Street in Mabank.

Briefs

Body There will be a free weight loss class beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan.

Blotter

Body The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Dec. 23-31.

BBB’s guide to scam-free living in 2025

Body Unfortunately, they’re still out there. While advances in technology bring us many benefits, they also provide new tools for scam artists, and the loss of personal and financial information continues to trend upward.

A ‘TYPICAL’ DUCK HUNT

Body If you’re not a duck hunter, you might wonder what force causes your water-fowling friends to leave the comforts of a warm home to spend time in a damp, often cold duck blind.
Hunting ducks is a great way to introduce youngsters to the outdoor lifestyle. Safety first, always! The youngster can set in front in the blind where he can best be instructed. Photo by Luke Clayton

Four killed, including two WPHS students, in Jan. 1 accident

Body The Mesquite Police Department confirmed that four individuals from Terrell were killed, including two Wills Point High School students, and three other people were injured following an accident on Interstate 20 near Mesquite early New Year’s Day morning.