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The Wills Point community found itself reeling this week after a major two-vehicle accident resulted in the death of a high school student and injuries to three others. According to a preliminary report issued by the Wills Point Police Department, local first responders were dispatched in the early evening hours May 17 for a two-vehicle accident in the location of Highway 80 and FM-2965.

More than 500 Vietnam veterans, including 22 from Texas, will be inducted into the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund’s (VVMF) In Memory Program in 2022. Since the Vietnam War ended, thousands of Vietnam veterans have suffered due to Agent Orange exposure, PTSD and other illnesses as a result of their service. VVMF believes all those who served in Vietnam should be honored and remembered for their service. The In Memory program enables the families and friends of those who came home and later died the opportunity to have them be forever memorialized. On June 18, 2022, VVMF will host the 2022 In Memory ceremony on the East Knoll of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, where each 2022 honoree’s name will be read aloud. This year, 513 service members will be honored during the ceremony. “For many Vietnam veterans, coming home from Vietnam was just the beginning of a whole new fight. Many never fully recovered, either physically or emotionally, from their experiences. As these veterans pass, it is our duty and solemn promise to welcome them home to the place that our nation has set aside to remember our Vietnam veterans,” said Jim Knotts, president and CEO of VVMF.

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Jason Wilhelm Veihl, of Canton, has been arrested following a solicitation of prostitution operation 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. The arrests were made between Tuesday, May 17, and Wednesday, May 18.

Food giveaway set East Oak Street Church of Christ will hold a food giveaway from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, June 4 at the church, located at 508 East Oak Street Edgewood.

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.

Canton High School led commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2022 on Friday, May 20, at Norris Birdwell Stadium. The stands were packed with loved ones and family members as the procession of graduates began with valedictorian Avery Nicks and salutatorian Katie Wilkerson leading the way.

On Friday, May 20, charges against former Van Zandt County Sheriff Steve Hendrix and two of his deputies for giving a false statement to a peace officer were dismissed. The dismissal comes at the heels of the indictment issued in March accusing Sheriff Hendrix, Chief Deputy Jerry Wood and Sgt.

Van Zandt County Interim Sheriff Joe Carter (far right) is administered the oath of office May 22 during a public swearing-in ceremony at the VZC Courthouse. Carter’s son, Jesse, holds the Bible with his dad as VZC Judge Don Kirkpatrick (far left) administers the oath. Carter was officially sworn into office at midnight May 14 following the resignation of former VZC Sheriff Steve Hendrix. Story on page 11A. Photo by David Barber