June 2023

Northeast Texas Rural Land Summit set

The Texas A&M Extension Service Offices of Van Zandt County, Smith County, Rains County and Kaufman County have announced that they will be cohosting the annual Northeast Texas Rural Land Summit June 30 from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Van Zandt County Farm Bureau Center located at 220 Burnett Trail in...

Around Town

June 6: The Riter C. Hulsey Public Library will host its 15th annual Activities Fair and Sumer Reading Kickoff from 5-7 p.m.

UT Tyler recognizes students on Spring 2023 President's Honor Roll

The University of Texas at Tyler announced students who were named to the spring 2023 President's Honor Roll. To qualify for the President's Honor Roll, a student must have completed, in one semester, 12 or more semester hours of undergraduate college-level credit with an 'A' in all courses.

Free Fishing Day in Texas Slated for June 3

Each year on the first Saturday in June, anglers across the state pack their tackle boxes and get their fishing poles ready for the Texas tradition of Free Fishing Day. This year, Free Fishing Day lands on June 3 and Texans can fish on any public waterbody in the state without a fishing license.

POLICE BLOTTER

Terrell police made the following arrests and responded to the following incidents from May 24 to May 30: Arrests: Natalie Renee Reyes, Terrell, 22, assault by contact family violence Duane Clifford Stewart, Terrell, 49, manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance PG1 >=1G

Bessie Patricia (Pat) Sparks

1940-2023 Bessie Patricia (Pat) Sparks, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home with devoted family at her bedside on May 29, 2023. Pat was born Nov.
Bessie Patricia (Pat) Sparks