January 2022

Body It was all fun and games and a little reading too at the Van Community Library. Storytime attendees enjoyed a snowball fight along with a book read by Joan Tunnell Driver last week. The library hosts Storytime every Wednesday at 10 a.m.

Body At the beginning of their monthly meeting Jan. 17, the Van School Board heard from three audience speakers on different topics.

Body I have a confession to make. I’m still trying to put away our outdoor Christmas décor. It seems that every time I get started, it either rains, or another cold front blows through.

Body On Jan. 18, the Safe Outdoors Dog Act went into effect in the state of Texas. According to the Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN), the Safe Outdoors Dog Act is a law governing the restraint of outdoor dogs by:

Body For those who don’t keep up with the news, recently in north Texas, there have been eight school superintendents who have announced they are quitting or retiring immediately or at the end of the school year.

Body Memorial services for Freddy Lee Conner, 76, of Wills Point, are scheduled for 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home.

Body Courtney Louise Jonte passed away Jan. 14, 2022, at her home.

Body Jan. 25: The Van Zandt County Republican Club recently announced that they will be hosting a Candidate Debate Tuesday, Jan. 25, at the Civic Center in Canton.

Body Workers installed a new cooling tower on the south lawn of the Van Zandt County Courthouse Jan. 14 in downtown Canton. Tyler Street was closed to all vehicles between Buffalo Street and Capitol Street during the installation. Photo by David Barber

Body Hope Pregnancy Center, a pro-life, non-profit organization is hosting a community open house in honor of Sanctity of Human Life and celebration of its expansion. The event will be at Hope’s facility on Sunday, Jan. 30 from 1 to 4 pm at 885 E. State Highway 243 in Canton.