February 2022

New programs roll out at the VZC Library

4 years ago By News Staff

Multiple programs have rolled out of the Van Zandt County Sarah Norman Library this month including: Blind Date with a Book; Get to know the Librista App; Celebrating Black History Month and Support the VZC Library on Amazon. Blind Date with a Book

New programs roll out at the VZC Library

Outdoor activities that are perfect for seniors

4 years ago By News Staff

The great outdoors beckons people of all ages. Fresh air can be hard to resist and the benefits of spending time outdoors are so numerous that it behooves anyone, including seniors, to answer the call of nature.

Outdoor activities that are perfect for seniors

Officials agree to cut down courthouse trees

4 years ago By David Barber

In a 3-0 vote Feb. 16, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court agreed to cut down four live oak trees located on the grounds of the VZC Courthouse.

Colfax Cemetery unveils new tabernacle

4 years ago By Britne Hammons

The Colfax Cemetery on Highway 17 in Van Zandt County is home to a new tabernacle, erected to replace the original tabernacle that stood for decades. Shelly Huff, trustee of the Colfax Cemetery Association, said that the new tabernacle has a lot of improvements but still carries a bit of the old tabernacle’s history to present day.

Above, the new Colfax Cemetery tabernacle. Right, Shelly Huff looks over the list of those buried in the Colfax Cemetery. Photos by Britne Hammons

Incumbents file for same position on Van Council

4 years ago By David Barber

A resolution and a contract calling and ordering a city election to be held on Saturday, May 7, were approved unanimously by the Van City Council during their meeting Feb. 10.

City of Van Fire Marshal Jeff Hudgens shared his monthly fire marshal’s report Feb. 10 to the Van council. Photo by David Barber

Shots fired: Woman succumbs to gunshot wound

4 years ago By Britne Hammons

One person has died after a shooting involving a Van Zandt County woman and deputies from the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s office. Van Zandt County Sheriff Steve Hendrix released a press release noting that a 38-yearold woman fired on deputies, which ultimately lead to her death.

Whitton Community to hold rally

4 years ago By News Staff

The Whitton Community Center will be holding a political rally where citizens can meet candidates running for local and state offices at 6 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 12.

Shooting turns fatal in Wills Point

4 years ago By From Staff Reports

Ryan Keith Collier has been named the suspect in a case involving a charge of murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after an incident occurred Jan. 30, as announced by the Wills Point Police Department.

Early voting begins Monday

4 years ago By David Kapitan

Texas Secretary of State John Scott urges all eligible Texas voters to prepare to vote in the March 1 Primary Election by visiting www.votetexas.gov (available in Spanish) to learn how they can cast a ballot during the Early Voting period or on Election Day. The Early Voting period for the March 1 Primary Election begins Monday, Feb. 14, and ends Friday, Feb. 25. The deadline for an Application for Ballot by Mail to be received by your county’s Early Voting Clerk is Friday, Feb. 18.

Election signs line the driveway of the Donut Corner drive thru in downtown Canton. Photo by Britne Hammons

UP IN SMOKE

4 years ago By News Staff

The Edom Volunteer Fire Department and Ben Wheeler Fire Rescue firefighters battled a blaze Feb. 8 after an 18-wheeler hauling hay caught fire. The blaze burned a number of round hay bales and the 18-wheeler that was going to haul them on a property in Precinct 4 of Van Zandt County off of County Road 4707. The fire also spread to two flatbed trailers along with the round bales and an 18-wheeler. Approximately 10 acres of pasture were destroyed by the fire. Courtesy photo