October 8: The annual Van Zandt County Regional Airport, located at 36671 State Highway 64, will host its annual Fly-In and Car Show event from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. The event is free to the public.

October 10: The Wills Point ISD Board of Trustees meets on the second Monday of each month beginning at 6 p.m. at the WPISD Administration Building located at 338 W.N. Commerce St. The meetings include an opportunity for members of the community to address the board, monthly reports and action items related to the WPISD’s monthly business.

October 11: The Wills Point City Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month beginning at 6 p.m. at the Wills Point City Hall offices (located at 518 Houston Street). The meetings include an opportunity for members of the community to address the council, monthly reports from department heads and action items related to the city’s monthly business.

October 21-23: The Historic US 80 Hi-Way Sale is a biannual yard and garage sale is with events scheduled each April and October. The route runs from Mesquite, Texas through Louisiana to Jackson, Mississippi. The event was started by the East Texas Tourism Association, and Texas remains the most active participant in the garage sale.

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