November 2021

With a winning percentage of 74, Gary Sewell of Wills Point is the winner of Football Contest No. 10 in the Van Zandt News.

The Wills Point Tiger tennis program strung together a dominant fall season, entering last week’s Class 4A State Team Tennis Tournament with a sterling 21-1 mark overall. Wills Point would suffer only its second loss of the season in the State Semifinals, falling by a deceptive 10-0 score to Wimberley to finish the fall season as State bronze medalists.

Van Zandt County volleyball teams acquitted themselves well on the court during the 2021 season, with four out of six local programs advancing to postseason play. Wills Point narrowly missed out on making it five, falling in four sets against the Mabank Lady Panthers during a play-in game Oct. 30.

The local playoff picture continues to come into focus with three schools, Canton, Edgewood and Van, all guaranteed a spot in the bi-district round and two others, Fruitvale and Grand Saline, still alive heading into play Nov. 5. Wills Point, which has struggled with consistency throughout the season after implementing its third offensive and defensive scheme in three seasons, is currently the lone county program assured of missing the postseason.

It looks to be another odd year for holiday celebrations. The biggest question likely on most minds is do we make merry in person or virtually? No matter your plans, the Postal Service is ready to do its part to handle your special holiday greetings and gifts. But we also need you to do your part, and that is to make sure you get those packages and good wishes to your Post Office location on time.

The Van Zandt County Fire Marshal’s office issued a sobering reminder to county residents Oct. 31, warning that the risk of grass fires remained extremely high despite no burn ban being in effect.

National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child (OCC) is Nov. 15-22 at Believers Eastern Church, located on the Gospel for Asia campus at 1116 St.

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.