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The February winter storms underlined a persistent problem in Texas — thousands of our fellow citizens are living without permanent homes or even shelter.
Read moreFruitvale ISD will hold 2021-’22 Spring Round Up April 1 through May 14. The Round Up days are designated days to have parents of students who will be entering kindergarten, pre-kindergarten, or the head start program. Each day parents may come by the elementary school (8:30 to 11 a.m. or 1 to 3:30 p.m.) to pre-register their students for school. Please call ahead of time for an appointment.
Read moreThe King’s Fort chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is asking the community for donations of prom dresses and attire to benefit young women at Wills Point High School.
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On Wednesday afternoon, March 24, portions of Van Zandt County were hit with severe thunderstorms and a tornado warning. Myrtle Springs appeared to bear the brunt of the weather, with large hail raining down causing damage to property, vehicles and even busting out windows in homes. In the photo, Amanda Shearin holds almost palm-sized piece of hail in Myrtle Springs. See more photos on 8A.
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A Wills Point man remains in jail this week after Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office deputies, the Wills Point Police Department, State Park Police and Forney-Terrell Joint Swat Team were dispatched to a residence on VZCR 2627 Saturday night in regard to a possible domestic disturbance incident.
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The office of Texas State Comptroller Glenn Hegar delivered more positive news for the majority of county cities last week, announcing that Canton, Edgewood, Fruitvale, Grand Saline and Wills Point had all outperformed sales tax collection totals when comparing against the same calendar month the previous year.
Read moreVan Zandt County Appraisal District has issued information regarding a temporary tax exemption of your property was damaged in the winter storms. The press release states:
Read moreIn a 3-1 vote, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court approved a $40,000 funding request March 17 from the Canton Economic Development Corporation (CEC).
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