April 2026

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from April 7-14. Becker, Tiffany Michelle, 33, Wills Point, ASSAULT OF FAMILY/ HOUSEHOLD MEMBER IMPEDING BREATH/CIRCULATION Jacobs, Patricia Ann, 44, Denison, DWI Pohlenz, Donald Rex II, 35, Murchison, POSSESSION CLS PG 1/1B<1G Taylor-Cole, Christina Andrea, 25, Balch Springs, POSSESSION OF DANGEROUS DRUG, DWI Gomez, Elio Jr., 43, Ben Wheeler, DWI 2nd arrest.

Wills Point High School invites businesses, colleges, trade schools, and community organizations to participate in the WPHS Career Fair and Adulting Day from 12:47 p.m. to 2:51 p.m.

Van Zandt County Veterans Service Officer Tommy Forgue of Canton was in the Army’s 10th Mountain Division Operation connected with the 5th Special Forces Group. He received two Bronze Stars and over 30 Ribbons and Citations, spending two tours in Kuwait and Iraq.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Early Voting for the Saturday, May 2 Wills Point ISD School Board and City of Fruitvale elections will begin Monday, April 20, and continue through Tuesday, April 28. In the City of Fruitvale, Brandon Russell is running unopposed in the Mayor’s race, but there is also an alcohol-related issue on the ballot as well that reads as follows, ‘The legal sale of mixed beverages within the city limits of Fruitvale, Texas.’ Early Voting in the City of Fruitvale election will be at the Hallie Randall Community Center, located at 1063 VZCR 1129, from 1-5 p.m.

Wisdom and age frequently go hand in hand. But when it comes to knowledge of the latest medical advancements, some older adults may not be up-to-date.

Elwood Baptist Church in Wills Point will be having their Homecoming to mark 128 years since its organization in 1898, on Sunday, April 19. “There will be special music brought by members of the church,” said a church spokesperson.

Familiar foes Canton and Van continued their rivalry on the track last week, making their way to Lindale to compete at this year’s District 15-4A Meet April 9. Individual Varsity Boys results included: -100: Ian Hopson, Van, fourth, 11.38; Braxton Bass, Van, fifth, 11.5.

The Grand Saline and Edgewood varsity track and field teams competed in the District 15-3A Track and Field Meet in Eustace April 8, 9. The results of the district meet were as follows for Grand Saline and Edgewood: Varsity Boys’ Division 100-Meter Dash: Jett Taylor, Grand Saline, first place, 10.66.

The Wills Point Tiger track and field program were able to enjoy the comforts of home for a second consecutive week April 8, following up their annual Bluebird Relays April 2 by hosting the District 13-4A Meet.

The Martins Mill School Board recognized their ‘Students of the Month’ for April during the board’s regular monthly meeting April 13. Trustees Dan Morrow and Jonathan Followwell were not in attendance.