On this week’s edition of the Tawakoni Current…An annual observance of Memorial Day was conducted by the three veteran service organizations Monday.

Held at the Veteran's Pavilion at West Tawakoni City Park, the ceremony started with the Pledge of Allegiance and was concluded with Taps. A representative from each service group--the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and AmVets--spoke on the importance of Memorial Day.

It's a day set aside by Congress to honor the service men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice in defending the nation's freedom.

After the ceremony in the park, AmVets Auxiliary hosted a spaghetti lunch at its post. During this time, members presented a program on the Missing in Action and Prisoner of War, where a symbolic place is set at the table and left empty.

What does “Tawakoni” mean in English?

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These are the events in the area this week!

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School’s out, summer’s here, and Lotus is ready to be your family’s ultimate adventure buddy!

This beautiful Shepherd/Cattle Dog mix is the total package: sweet, loyal, playful, and loved by everyone she meets. Lotus was once abandoned on a busy road, but now she’s thriving and dreaming of backyard zoomies, family walks, summer vacations, and cozy nights with her forever people.

At almost 3 years old and 88 pounds, Lotus is:

Whether the kids need a summer sidekick or you need a loyal best friend, Lotus is ready to make this her best summer yet.

Quinlan Ford High School has its largest graduating class in recent history.

There are 171 FHS Seniors ready to cross the stage on May 30 at Sunnyvale Baptist Church, 3018 N. Beltline Road, Sunnyvale. Graduation begins at 11 a.m. Each senior has been given 12 tickets for the graduation ceremony. 

Senior Awards Ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, May 28, at 6 p.m. at Ford High School.

Each student will receive four tickets to the awards event.

Each senior is to select a currently employed QISD staff member to "vest" them, which is placing their robe and cords on the senior during the ceremony.

This week has been full of senior activities, including the annual FHS Senior Walk at DC Cannon Elementary, which was held Tuesday morning.

On May 28, Senior Picnic will be held at the baseball/softball fields behind the high school, which will be immediately after graduation rehearsal.

Attendance at the rehearsal and picnic is mandatory.

A mandatory meeting of Quinlan’s city council, Economic Development Corporation, Planning and Zoning Commission and the Zoning Board of Adjustments is scheduled Monday, June 1, at 7 p.m. in the council chambers.

City Secretary Laura Kennemer said the meeting is to be conducted by Jeff Moore, attorney.

The training and workshop will go over the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Public Information Act, roles and responsibilities of boards and commissions and ethics, conflicts of interest and best practices.

The annual luncheon to honor South Hunt County’s first responders and public works departments will be Friday at noon at the Ford High School Comons Area.

Hosted by the chamber and sponsored by the Economic Development Corporations of Quinlan, West Tawakoni and Lone Oak, the folks being honored are treated to lunch, plus have an opportunity to take home door prizes.

This year’s lunch is lunch is catered by Jefe’s Mexican Restaurant.

Invited to attend this annual event are:

Fire Departments South Hunt County Fire Rescue, Tawakoni South Fire Dept., Tawakoni Fire Dept., East Tawakoni Fire Dept., Lone Oak Fire Dept. and Union Valley Fire Dept.

Law Enforcement: Hunt County Sheriff and deputies, Lone Oak PD, East Tawakoni PD, West Tawakoni PD, Quinlan PD, Hawk Cove PD, Boles ISD PD, Quinlan ISD PD and Lone Oak ISD PD.

Public Works Departments from Lone Oak, East Tawakoni, Quinlan and West Tawakoni.

East Tawakoni Economic Development Corporation held its annual race across the SSGT McNabb Memorial Bridge recently.

First place male winner was Noah Grishan of Greenville, who accomplished the feat in 19.01 minutes. Second place was Conner Garrison of Wills Point, turning in a time of 19.5 minutes; and third place was Jet Kennedy of Point, crossing at 21.12 minutes.

First place among female runners was Addison Wilhite of Lone Oak with a time of 21.48 minutes; followed by Korah Shockley of Lone Oak with a finish at 22.37 minutes; and third place was Emily Haden of Greenville, 22.42 minutes.

This is an annual event hosted by the East Tawakoni EDC.

It took them 10 years, but they came in first for a second time in the 10th annual Fish For Education Tournament held by Quilan ISD Education Foundation last Saturday.

The team of Randy and Trey Turner won Saturday's bass tournament, a feat they accomplished the first year, 2016.

Out of 40 teams entered, the Turners walked away with $4,000 for weighing in a stringer of 18.89 pounds, plus they reeled in Big Bass at 8.77 pounds to cash out another $500.

Not far behind the repeating champs was the team of Chris Bearden and Jeff Lugar with an 18.55 stringer, good enough to take home a $2,000 payday.

Third place and $1,000 went to the team of Tanner McMillan and Brannon McMillan with a 17.87 pound stringer.

Drew Sloan and Nolan Jackson reeled in 17.71 pounds for fourth place and $600.

Fifth place and $300 went to the team of Matt Robinson and Mark Oglesbee with 17.02 pounds.

Another highlight of the 10th annual tournament for education was the entry of 2025 Ford High School graduate Carson Lane, who is battling cancer. He finished a chemo treatment just before participating in the tournament. 

The education foundation presented Carson a check for $776, which was 10 percent of all team entry fees.

To top it off, Victory Fishing Events stepped up to present the young angler with a full year's membership, allowing him to fish any of their tournaments throughout the year with a partner.

A spokesperson for the foundation said, "We just broke a record with the QISD Education Foundation Fish for Education Memorial Weekend Classic when we ended with 40 boats competing for a portion of the $8,400 in cash prizes. 

since its inceptions, the education foundation has awarded more than $800,000 has been awarded for student enrichment and teacher instructional enhancement grants.

Results can also be seen on the official website here!

Death notices given out since last edition are:

Ingram Funeral Home

Quinlan Funeral Home

Lynch Funeral Home

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A: The name Tawakoni is interpreted to mean "river bend among red sand hills," undoubtedly referring to the location of a tribal village near a stream. The earliest records referred to the tribe as the Touacara, with other variations including Tahwaccaro, Tahuacaro, or Towoccaro.