October 2021

Suspect arrested on drug charges

4 years ago By From Staff Reports

A traffic stop by Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office deputies patrolling in the southeastern portion of the county resulted in the arrest of a suspect on multiple drug related charges last week. The VZCSO posted about the arrest on their Facebook page stating, “On Saturday Oct.

Canton ISD bus involved in crash

4 years ago By News Staff

At approximately 7:20 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 6, on Highway 64 near Myers Auto Salvage in Canton, a crash involving a Canton ISD school bus occurred.

Subdivisions sprouting in county

4 years ago By Britne Hammons

Van Zandt County is growing, evident by the number of subdivision plat approvals during the Sept. 29 Van Zandt County Commissioners Court meeting.

VZC has 1,739 active cases of COVID-19

4 years ago By Britne Hammons

The Northeast Texas Public Health District reported that there have been7,643 confirmed or probable cases (cases with a COVID-19 positive antigen test), including 4,491 confirmed cases and 3,152 probable cases as of Monday, Oct. 4, in Van Zandt County.

Vandals enjoying bye week before opening district play Friday, Oct. 15

4 years ago By News Staff

Vandals edge Liberty-Eylau Friday, Oct. 1 to remain undefeated, 27-25

4 years ago By News Staff

Lady Vandals sweep past Wills Point

4 years ago By David Kapitan

Two familiar foes renewed their longtime rivalry last week as the Van Lady Vandals played host to the Wills Point Lady Tigers Sept. 24.

Bella Thompson finished with 12 kills, 11 assists and two aces in Van’s 25-10, 25-11, 25-19 win over the visiting Wills Point Lady Tigers Sept. 24. Photo by David Kapitan

Prox shines as Eagles return to win column

4 years ago By News Staff

The fifth week of the 2021 season provided something for everyone, with multiple high scoring games and thrilling finales. Unlike the previous two weeks, Van was not alone in registering a win as both Canton and Edgewood returned to the win column.

Edgewood held off a strong challenge for Scurry-Rosser to pick up a 50-36 win Sept. 24. Edgewood was scheduled to be in action against Oct. 1 against Blooming Grove. Photo by Dusty Goodwin

Driskill wins Football Contest No. 5

4 years ago By News Staff

With a winning percentage of 74, Rob Driskill of Van is the winner of Football Contest No. 5 in the Van Zandt News.

Myrtle Springs Cemetery workday set for Oct. 9

4 years ago By News Staff

The Myrtle Springs Cemetery Association is hosting a fall cemetery workday on Saturday, Oct. 9. The Association is looking for help with trimming trees and shrubs, cleaning the fence rows, raking leaves, and general clean up at the cemetery. The public is invited to help.