January 2026

September 5, 1962 – January 12, 2026 Services for Melinda Campbell Matlock, 63, of Mineola were held Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Bartley Funeral Home, Grand Saline, with Sis. Delana Wheeler officiating.

March 25, 1946 – January 10, 2026 Funeral services for Wanda Heddin, 79, of Edgewood were held Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home Chapel in Wills Point. Visitation was held one hour prior to service time.

May 22, 1949 – January 8, 2026 Private services for John O. Dolan, 76, of Emory were held at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home Chapel in Wills Point.

A remarkable freshman at Edgewood High School is making waves in the gaming community. Luke Hunter, at just 15 years old, stands as one of the fastest documented solitaire players globally and perhaps the youngest to reach this elite level Luke’s journey into the world of solitaire began when friends introduced him to the classic card game.

The Wills Point Independent School District (WPISD) Board of Trustees convened on Jan. 12 at the Willis Point Administration Office, where community spirit and student accomplishments took center stage.

Reports from campus principals were highlighted during the regular monthly meeting of the Martins Mill School Board Jan. 12.

susan@vanzandtnews.com The Edom City Council convened on Jan. 8 at the Edom Community Center, where several key topics were discussed and important decisions were made.

The Grand Saline ISD Board of Trustees met Jan. 12 for their regularly scheduled board meeting.

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