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Body Union Grove Cemetery, Inc in Wills Point will have its annual meeting on Sunday, May 21 at 11 a.m. “We will recognize our veterans, have a short program, have our annual meeting, and join together for lunch under the pavilion.

Body A ribbon cutting ceremony for a Locally Forged Farmers Market in Edom was held May 15 at The Forge Bar & Grill in Ben Wheeler. This is DJ Warren’s third season of bringing locally sourced goods to the communities of Ben Wheeler and Edom.

Body There will be a public swearing-in ceremony for Van Zandt County Interim Sheriff Joe Carter beginning at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 22, in the VZC Courthouse, according to VZC Judge Don Kirkpatrick.

Body Jason Wilhelm Veihl, of Canton, has been arrested following a solicitation of prostitution operating conducted by the Texas Department of Public Safety. CBS 19 issued an article regarding the arrest of nine people, eight of which are from East Texas.

Body Miss Texas 2021 Mallory Brooke Fuller visited Wills Point ISD campuses May 11, speaking with high school students specifically about mental health and suicide prevention.

Body During the Van Area Chamber of Commerce Cinco de Mayo Festival at the old Van City Park May 14, chamber award winners were announced. The winners were Tim Perry, ‘Citizen of the Year’; Ernie Burns, ‘Volunteer of the Year’; and Van Family Medical, ‘Business of the Year.

Body The Wills Point community found itself reeling this week after a major a two-vehicle accident resulted in the death of a high school student and injuries to three others.

Body Buster Leavell stands before a downed 80-year-old tree after it was felled by strong spring storms on May 15. The tree is located at 32210 State Hwy.

Body The selection process involving the search for a new City of Van administrator led to plenty of discussion May 12 during the regular monthly meeting of the Van City Council. This was the first regular monthly council meeting since March as the April session was cancelled.

Body Moving to a new school district can present plenty of challenges and anxiety for a high school student transferring to a different town in Texas or even a different country.