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District of Innovation plan updated

The Wills Point ISD Board of Trustees set its collective sights on bookkeeping items and the district's District of Innovation plan during their most recent session, taking on an agenda with just three action items July 20.

Groundwater Conservation District resolution approved

The potential formation of a Regional Groundwater Conservation District to preserve the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer was front and center last week with members of the public and elected officials discussing the matter at-length during the most recent commissioners court session held July 15.
Ernie Burns, City of Van Mayor, was among the members of the public who addressed the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court during their July 15 session regarding the county's pursuit of joining a Regional Groundwater Conservation Distric Photo by David Barber

Game feeders, then and now

I remember well my first experience feeding deer in hopes of attracting them to my hunting blind which, back in the 60s was a couple of two by fours nailed to the fork in a tree branch of an old oak.
A quality timer is a must on any game feeder. With the invention of ‘The Timer’ pictured here, the guesswork of ‘when’ a feeder throws corn was solved. Photo by Luke Clayton

VZCR 4414 bridge in VZC closed for repairs

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has closed the VZCR 4414 (Tank Farm Rd) bridge over I-20 in Van Zandt County effective immediately. The closure is necessary to allow crews to inspect and repair damage on the bridge.
VZCR 4414 bridge in VZC closed for repairs

Amazon hub moves forward in Terrell

A recent state filing has provided more details about the planned Amazon distribution center in Terrell. Amazon is planning on a near 1.2-million square foot distribution hub that includes a warehouse and primary and secondary guardhouses at 3201 Airport Road near Interstate 20.

Edom Historical Society sponsoring fundraiser

The Edom Historical Society has announced that they are currently sponsoring a ‘Buy-A-Brick’ fundraiser. Leave a legacy and build our history.

Flooding batters Hill Country once again

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION A massive amount of rain once again engulfed the Hill Country, causing widespread flooding in several counties, including Uvalde, Kerr, Kendall and Gillespie. At least two fatalities were reported near Comfort and Uvalde.
Flooding batters Hill Country once again
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