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editor@terrelltribune.com A Wills Point man was killed in Terrell by an alleged intoxicated driver in the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 11. At approximately 2:49 a.m., the Terrell Police Department received a 911 call indicating a crash notification on a cell phone in the area of State Highway 205 and Colquitt Road.

susan@vanzandtnews.com On March 6, the community gathered to celebrate the remarkable life of Frank Duyka, who turned 100 years old. A resident of Canton for over 40 years, Duyka’s life is a tapestry woven with love, service, and resilience.

Future facility needs over the next few years at Van ISD was a primary topic of discussion during the regular monthly meeting of the Van School Board March 10. Van ISD Superintendent Don Dunn, Van ISD Director of Operations/Support Services Richard Pride, and Van ISD Director of Business/Support Services Danny Morrow joined the trustees in the discussion.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Van Zandt County Fire Marshal Kevin Palmer discussed two items with the VZC Commissioners’ Court during its regular meeting March 12. The first item dealt with a revised fire marshal fee schedule which received unanimous approval from the commissioners’ court.

The Republican Club of Van Zandt County celebrated election victories of this past election cycle at their MAGA Gala Dinner/ Fundraiser on Friday evening, Feb. 28.

The Edgewood boys and girls varsity track teams competed March 6 at the Blue Bird Relays in Wills Point. In the boys’ division, Edgewood finished in seventh place with 49 points.

Following the lead of the girls’ team the week before, the Martins Mill Mustangs’ varsity boys’ basketball team came home with their own Class 2A, Division 2, State Championship trophy as they knocked off two-time defending state champion Lipan, 55-43, March 6 at The Alamodome in San Antonio.

Financial scams are as old as the concept of currency. But consumers’ vulnerability to scams has seemingly increased in the 21st century, when the Internet and devices like smartphones have enabled scammers to gain access to potential victims’ financial information and even gain virtual entry into their homes.