News
Correspondent A 77-year-old man was found deceased earlier this week following a multi-day effort to locate him.According to information shared by the Van…
Police Report 10/13/26 to 10/19/26 Calls for Service 10/13/26 Code/Animal Complaint / 501 N Collier.10/14/26Assist VZCSO / 8001 Hwy 110.10/15/26 Juvenile…
davidb@vanzandtnews.com Saturday, Oct. 31 promises to be a very busy evening around Van Zandt County as a number of Halloween events are on the schedule…
The newly remodeled Grand Saline Chamber of Commerce Pavilion was the location Oct. 16 for the chamber’s awards luncheon.Following the lunch portion of the…
Sports
davidb@vanzandtnews.com With three district football games remaining, the Grand Saline Indians and the Canton Eagles are the only undefeated teams in Van Zandt…
Two of Van Zandt County's most decorated tennis programs hit the court in recent weeks, following up their regular season slates by participating in the Class…
With a winning percentage of 77, Maria Norman of Canton is the winner of Football Contest No. 8 in the Van Zandt News.Norman will receive 50 $1.00 coupons…
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
1935-2026Dr. George McIntosh Hilliard III, M.D. of Longview, TX went to meet his Lord Jesus Christ in the early hours of Monday October 12, 2026 surrounded by…
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,…