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Audition for parts in ‘Sleuth’ at The Talent Box

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Virginia Reid-Yost will hold auditions for parts in the production of “Sleuth,” written by Anthony Shaffer, at The Talent Box, 133 N. 4th Street, Wills Point. These auditions will be Sunday, March 27, at 3 p.m. and Monday, March 28 at 7 p.m. Performance dates are May 6, 7, 13, 14 and 15.

Elwood Baptist to hold homecoming

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Elwood Baptist Church in Wills Point will be having their homecoming to mark 124 years since it’s organization in 1898 on April 3, 2022. “We will have a luncheon following the worship service which starts at 11:00 am.

Ashlock remains victorious in Pct. 2 JP race

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A small margin of votes separated Van Zandt County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 incumbent Sandra Plaster and challenger Don Ashlock as the results of the March 1, 2022, Primary Election were announced.

Correction

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In the March 20 issue of the News regarding the March 10 Van City Council meeting, it was reported that the council took no action regarding a new ordinance concerning commercial vehicles. Later in the meeting, with further discussion, the council approved the ordinance unanimously.

Suspect arrested by Grand Saline PD

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The Grand Saline Police Department took to social media last week, announcing the arrest of a suspect on a pair of charges including continuous sexual assault of a child and possession of child pornography.

Multiple agency assist leads to arrest in Canton

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A multiple agency effort during a high-speed chase led to the arrest of three people on March 17. According to police reports, a DPS 101 helicopter was in pursuit with the Allen Police Department and other agencies on Interstate 20 eastbound. The suspects inside the white Honda Civic were wanted for felony retail theft. The Canton Police Department was called in to set up spikes on Interstate 20 to intercept the fleeing vehicle.

New pet adoption center set to open in Kaufman

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In 2019, Kaufman County voters put their support behind a bond measure designed to improve existing infrastructure countywide. Another element of those efforts will be unveiled in the coming week with the newly constructed Kaufman County Pet Adoption Center, located at 1904 US 175 in Kaufman, set to open its doors April 5 for a special grand opening/open house event.
The Kaufman County Pet Adoption Center, located at 1904 US 175 in Kaufman, will officially open its doors with a special grand opening/open house event April 5. Construction of the 12,000 facility was made possible by the passage of a 2019 bond package supported by local voters. Courtesy photos

Annual city, Precinct 3 cleanup set for April 1-2

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Local residents will soon have the opportunity to rid themselves of unwanted trash and appliances with the City of Wills Point and office of Precinct 3 Commissioner Keith Pearson announcing that their annual clean up event will take place April 1-2 in conjunction with the annual Don’t Mess With Texas Trash-Off.

Latest Lone Star Cup rankings released

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The University Interscholastic League’s Lone Star Cup is awarded annually to six high schools, one in each of the six UIL classifications (1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A and 6A). The award honors the best overall athletic and academic programs in Texas based on their team performance in district and state championships.
Latest Lone Star Cup rankings released

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Workers began trimming of all 16 trees around the Van Zandt County Courthouse in downtown Canton March 18-19 as well as cutting down four live oak trees. The trees that were cut down were no longer alive. The trees that were cut down will be replaced, according to the VZC Commissioners Court. Photos by David Barber
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