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Juneteenth plans coming together

1 year ago By David Kapitan

The City of Wills Point will once again serve as the central hub for area Juneteenth activities, playing host to the largest Juneteenth celebration in the area June 18. Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.

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Local teacher among grant recipients

1 year ago By News Staff

This month, SONIC Drive-In donated $1.5 million to help fund local education needs through DonorsChoose, a national nonprofit that allows individuals to donate directly to public school classroom requests submitted by teachers.

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AROUND TOWN

1 year ago By News Staff

May 28: The Wills Point High School Class of 2022 will participate in commencement exercises beginning at 10 a.m. at Ken Autry Stadium.

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WPISD mourns passing of student

1 year ago By David Kapitan

The Wills Point community found itself reeling last week after a major a two-vehicle accident resulted in the death of Jackson Adams, a high school senior set to graduate with the Class of 2022, and injuries to three others.

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VZC Veterans Memorial to host Memorial Day program May 30

1 year ago By Staff Reports

Memorial Day will again take on a special meaning in Van Zandt County as the Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial Board has announced that they will be hosting their annual program beginning at 10 a.m. Monday, May 30, at the VZC Veterans Memorial in Canton.

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Run for the Wall to make local stop

1 year ago By News Staff

Run for the Wall, an annual motorcycle ride promoting military veterans and honoring service, passed through the area early Sunday morning and included a stop at a pit stop at Brookshire’s in Terrell.

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Back the Blue Benefit scheduled for June 11

1 year ago By David Kapitan

The Wills Point Police Department is expected to welcome hundreds of visitors to Jack Lester Park June 11 as they host their annual Back the Blue Benefit. The event has become a family favorite in recent years, with music, demonstrations and a BBQ cook-off serving as key highlights.

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District seeks input on recent bond election

1 year ago By David Kapitan

Wills Point ISD officials put out a call to district stakeholders last week, requesting the public’s input on a recent failed bond measure and options moving forward. A bond proposal that would culminate in the construction of a new junior high campus had been tried twice before entering the 2022 election cycles, with voters turning back a $42 million effort back in 2016 and a scaled back $36 million effort in 2017.

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Miss Texas visits with WPISD students

1 year ago By David Kapitan

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. Fuller’s journey towards becoming a mental health advocate began in high school after losing a friend to suicide.

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A journey they’ve never known before

1 year ago By Hannah Loghry

Next month in Wills Point, international missions organization GFA World will host an event that has been 55 years in the making and aims to address key issues facing the young adults of this generation.

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