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Teachers, students recognized during GS Chamber Luncheon

2 months ago By David Barber

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Teachers of the Year and Students of the Year for the 202526 school year at Grand Saline ISD were recognized during the Quarterly Grand Saline Chamber of Commerce Luncheon April 10 at the Grand Saline Chamber Pavilion.

Main Street Baptist Church of Grand Saline Pastor David Crain led in the musical entertainment and presented an inspiring message April 10 during the Quarterly Grand Saline Chamber of Commerce Luncheon at the Grand Saline Chamber Pavilion. Story on 9A. Photo by David Barber

BLUEBIRD JAMBOREE

2 months ago By News Staff

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Near perfect weather greeted those in attendance April 11 for the Bluebird Jamboree downtown in Wills Point. The event was presented by Curtis Kids Dentistry. The jamboree celebrated Wills Point as the ‘Bluebird Capital of Texas’ with a day full of fun for the entire family. Featured were live performances, a classic car show, a Kid Zone, retail vendors, food, a BBQ cookoff, a pie baking contest, and the Miss Bluebird Pageant. Additional photos on Page 10A. Photo by David Kapitan

Early Voting starts Monday for WPISD, Fruitvale elections

2 months ago By David Barber

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.

Political Forum scheduled for Monday, April 27 in Canton

2 months ago By Staff Reports

Candidates in all four upcoming Republican Party Runoff Elections in Van Zandt County are scheduled to participate in a Political Forum scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, April 27, at the VZC Farm Bureau Event Center located at 220 Burnett Trail in Canton.

MMISD board recognizes ‘Students of the Month’

2 months ago By Staff Reports

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.

Tigers play host to District 13-4A Meet

2 months ago By David Kapitan

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.

Cassidy Kafka competed in both the high and long jump events at the District 13-4A Meet. Kafka would place fourth overall in the long jump to advance to the Area Meet. Photoa by David Kapitan

GS, Edgewood compete in District 15-3A Meet

2 months ago By News Staff

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.

Lizzy VanVoorhis of Edgewood ran the junior varsity girls’ 100-meter dash at the District 15-3A track and field meet held April 8, 9 in Eustace. Photos by Russell Slaton

Van, Canton among District 15-4A competitors

2 months ago By David Kapitan

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.