News
A man was killed after being ejected from his vehicle in a car accident in Grand Saline on Saturday, Oct. 10.According to Grand Saline Fire Department, firefi…
Van Zandt County voters can begin casting ballots Monday, Oct. 19, just over two weeks ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.The ballot will include federal,…
Roadway safety was front and center for local officials Oct. 7 as the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court hosted a public workshop alongside representatives…
The City of Van will not have an election on Nov. 3 as only the three incumbent candidates signed up leading to the cancellation of the election, according to…
Sports
The Van Lady Vandals and Canton Eaglettes met for the second and final time this season Oct. 10, clashing in a pivotal district showdown that should go a long…
The Martins Mill Mustangs made their way to Union Grove Oct. 10, competing for a chance to advance to the Regional Cross Country Meet by racing against…
Runners representing Athens, Brownsboro, Canton, Kemp, Lindale, Mabank and Van took to the First Monday Grounds in Canton Oct. 13 to compete in this year's…
Due to a referee shortage, the date of the varsity football game between the Van Vandals and the Brownsboro Bears at Van’s Memorial Stadium has been moved.The…
Columns
Championship teams are not built because everyone thinks alike. They are built because people with different experiences, personalities, skills and…
It’s hard to believe, but summer break has come to an end, and many East Texas schools are already back in session. As students return to classrooms, they’re…
Gail Bowen, who operates Goshen Farms and Patriot Paradise in Ben Wheeler, both 501(c)(3) nonprofits, has purchased the “New Beginnings” building and property…
News publishers across the country are struggling with a uniquely modern problem their webpages are being overrun with bots. Content that is written for human…
Lifestyle
The right foods and beverages fuel the body and provide the nutrients necessary to maintain health. But it’s worth noting that the foods a person enjoys during…
Growing older is often equated with slowing down. Aging may be characterized as a period of decline marked by an inability to do the things you once did, but…
davidb@vanzandtnews.com Teachers of the Year and Students of the Year for the 202526 school year at Grand Saline ISD were recognized during the Quarterly Grand…
The prevalence of obesity among adults 60 and older is significant. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 39 percent of adults 60 and…
Obituaries
In Death, as in life, Dennis Cecil Townsend touched the hearts of many people.On September 23, 2026 he was called to heaven by our Lord. He passed at his home,…
1939-2026Daniel Anthony Catania, age 87, of Stoney Creek Drive in Lincolnton, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Mr. Catania was born…
1937 - 2026Services for Mike Langran will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at New Beginnings Community Church, 105 VZCR 4807, Ben Wheeler,…
1935-2026Johnny Wilburn Brandon, 83 of Canton Texas, was born In Troup Texas on November 21, 1935 to Rev. Curtis and Effie Brandon. He graduated from Winnsboro…