News
The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from June 2-9.Droby, Dylan Colton, 27, Mabank, DWI W/OPEN ALCOHOL CONTAINER.Lara,…
“In 1994, I volunteered for the Navy,” recalled Ginger Pickett of Canton. “I talked to some of my friends and most of them were stationed in one place and I…
Columnist I’ve been a devout hunter and eater of wild pork for a long, long time. I’ve pursued wild porkers in remote river bottoms of East Texas and the brush…
Following their closed executive session at the conclusion of their regular monthly meeting May 18, the Van School Board announced personnel resignations and…
Sports
The Grand Saline Indians are one win away from a trip to the Class 3A State Softball Championship Game with an overall record of 32-10. To get to the state…
Jett Taylor of Grand Saline placed in two different events during the recent Class 3A State Track Meet in Austin.Taylor, who played quarterback in Grand Saline…
The Brantley Team at Re/Max Landmark in Canton has announced that the Fourth Annual Miracle Madness Basketball Tournament is scheduled for 8 a.m. Saturday,…
Several Van Zandt County varsity softball teams opened post-season play recently with matchups in the bi-district round of the state softball playoffs.The…
Columns
Attorney General Ken Paxton and his allies began working to repair fissures among GOP voters after he routed incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in the March 26…
Many people are looking for flexible, part-time work to help cover rising expenses, supplement income, or earn extra money during career transitions.Whether…
Most people understand how insurance works. You can pay your premiums on time, follow the rules, and still eventually receive the dreaded letter that says your…
Leadership is not easy. Athletics and the game of life are more alike than we sometimes realize.Just when you think you have everything lined out, the game…
Lifestyle
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…
Aging and change go hand in hand. Physical changes associated with aging, such as graying hair or reduced muscle mass, may garner the most attention. But…
Exercise is an important component of healthy living at any age. Physical activity helps to maintain a healthy body weight and offers mental benefits like…
Obituaries
1939-2026Betty Jo (Pratt) Brown, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, rancher, and dedicated public servant, passed away peacefully on June 6…
July 23, 1943 – May 22, 2026Services for Linda Sides, 82, of Canton, were held Friday, May 22, 2026, at Eubank Funeral Home with Dr. Mark Moore officiating.…
May 3, 1949 – May 13, 2026Marilyn Kay Howard, 77, of Canton, passed away on May 13, 2026, at her home. She was born on May 3, 1949, in Dallas to Carl Sherman…
March 28, 1930-April 24, 2026Fred A. Banning was born in Des Moines, Iowa, to Joseph Lester and Pauline Doyle Banning, the fifth of six children. His dad…