November 2021

Services for Margarita De La Rosa, 83, of Grand Saline, were held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, at Main Street Baptist Church with Bro. Jose Amaya officiating, under the direction of Bartley Funeral Home. A private graveside service followed at Woodside Cemetery.

Shelva Jean Wallace, 85, returned to her heavenly home Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, with loved ones by her side. Shelva was a bright and beautiful soul, whose infectious smile and laughter always made those around her feel important and loved.

Services for Archie Wayne Gandy, 74, of Canton, were held 10 a.m. Monday, Nov.

The City of Van is planning a busy holiday season as events scheduled for the months of November and December have been released. There will be a Snow Slide downtown from 2-6 p.m.

With a winning percentage of 69, Glenn McNeill Jr. of Wills Point is the winner of Football Contest No.

The filing period for the 2022 Texas primary elections opened on Nov. 13, allowing candidates to file with their respective party chairs for spots on the March 1, 2022, primary ballot.

The Edgewood Heritage Festival was held Nov. 13, in downtown Edgewood. The festival was a success with a large number of attendees strolling through the Edgewood Heritage Museum displays, looking at classic cars, shopping merchants and testing out a number of festival foods. Event participants dressed in period costume with live demonstrations of a blacksmith, musical entertainment and more.

Members of the Van City Council voiced their displeasure Nov. 11 over the lack of progress at the new McMillan Park.

An agreement between Van Zandt County and the Fruitvale Water Supply Corporation (FWSC) regarding improvements for the corporation’s water supply was approved Nov. 10 by the VZC Commissioners Court during its regular meeting.

The Van Lady Vandals were the gold standard among county volleyball programs throughout the 2021 season, powering their way to a District 14-4A title before notching impressive playoff wins over Kaufman, Paris and state-ranked Farmersville.