December 2021

Carolyn Inez Tatum Elliott

Body Services for Carolyn Inez Tatum Elliott, 77, of Little Elm, formerly of Canton, were held Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton with Dr. Mark Moore officiating. Interment was in Haven of Memories. Mrs. Elliott passed away on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021.
Carolyn Inez Tatum Elliott

WHOEVER FINDS THIS, PLEASE LOVE ME

Body Years ago, songwriter Mac Davis penned the lyrics to a song about a tiny orphan girl who evidently longed to experience being loved. In the song, “Whoever Finds This, I Love You”, she writes a note containing those words, and it into the wind.
WHOEVER FINDS THIS,

A GODLY HERITAGE

Body This was the “runner-up”for the back of my Mama’s funeral program this past February. My siblings and I appreciate your attendance at this celebration of the life of our Mama, Wanda Sipes.
A GODLY HERITAGE

Edgewood High School student revamps sign

Body Edgewood High School students, in partnership with the Edgewood Development Corporation, helped The Donut Palace in Edgewood update their business sign. Wesley Hartman, a senior in advanced graphic design at Edgewood High School, worked with Mr.
From left, EDC Board member Charlie Prater, EISD Superintendent Kristin Prater, Edgewood High School Senior Wesley Hartman and The Donut Palace business owners Vatanak Kong and Ly Kim. Courtesy photo

CHAMPIONS

Body The Martins Mill High School Robotics Team has done it again, bringing home a slew of awards and accolades from UIL competition.
CHAMPION

DRIVE SAFE

Body As the holiday season wraps up, first responders and emergency officials are urging drivers to remain cautious as you travel.
DRIVE SAFE

Less than 60 new cases of COVID-19 reported

Body Concerns that the recent Thanksgiving holiday gatherings would lead to a spike in newly reported COVID-19 cases locally have been put to rest in recent weeks with just 56 new confirmed or probable cases reported by the Northeast Texas Public Health District over the most recent...
Less than 60 new cases of COVID-19 reported

SEASONAL SONGS

Body Members of the First Baptist Church of Van Choir led a number of Christmassong selections prior to the start of the City of Van’s Christmas ParadeDec. 4 in downtown Van.
SEASONAL SONGS

Court hires HR director

Body Following a closed executive sessionat the end of their regular meeting Dec.8, the Van Zandt County CommissionersCourt voted unanimously to hireJessica Deville as the new VZC HumanResources Director.