Angel Tree looks to brighten holidays
The Wills Point Community Angel Tree is a community-wide, annual donation program that provides Christmas gifts for children in families facing financial hardship during the holiday season.
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The Van Zandt County Sheriff ’s Office released the following arrest report from Nov. 1-Nov.
Nominations now open for Van ISD Hall of Fame
The Van ISD Faculty and Staff Hall of Fame was established to recognize former Van ISD faculty or staff members who are retired or deceased and who made notable, positive contributions to their profession and community.
Robertson gives safety, security update to VISD Board
A security and safety update for Van ISD was presented to the Van School Board during its regular monthly meeting Nov. 14 by Van ISD Director of School Safety and Security Thomas Robertson.
Retiring VZC office holders recognized by state officials
Retirement proclamations were presented to three retiring Van Zandt County elected officials Nov. 9 during the regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court.
Briefs
The Van Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that they will be hosting a Christmas Quarterly Luncheon from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec.
Martins Mill school bond proposition voted down
With no active races for Van Zandt County offices, two VZC school bond elections took center stage on the ballots during the Nov. 8 General Election.
Gooden receives Hero of Main Street Award
The National Retail Federation and Texas Retailers Association presented U.S. Congressman Lance Gooden with the NRF “Hero of Main Street” award for his staunch support of the retail industry Oct. 19.
Tragic incident under investigation
Local first responders and emergency personnel rushed to the Ash Lane crossing (more commonly known as the LyBrand crossing) in the Eastern part of Wills Point Nov. 6 after reports of a pedestrian getting struck by a train.