March 2022

Body Van City Council members heard an introductory presentation from new City of Van Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Director Tammy Weidman during the council’s regular monthly meeting March 10.

Body The Republican Women of Van Zandt County held their monthly meeting on Monday, March 14 at American National Bank in Canton. Cindy Burkett, District Director of the Texas Federation of Republican Women, discussed the process of the conventions and being a delegate.

Body Van Zandt County Pct. 1 Commissioner Chad LaPrade received a surprise March 16 as he was presented with a ‘100 Years of Family Living in VZC’ commemorative certificate from the VZC Genealogical Society during the regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court.

Body Van Zandt County continued what has become a familiar trend last week as the office of Texas State Comptroller announced that six out of seven local cities had posted sales tax revenue gains when comparing against the same calendar month from the previous year.

Body Van Zandt County track and field programs were well represented in Malakoff last week with athletes from Canton, Edgewood, Van and Wills Point all in attendance at this year’s Tiger Relays.

Body The Edgewood Lady Dogs took to the road March 8, traveling to take on a highly regarded Prairiland Lady Patriots squad in this year’s District 12-3A opener. Prairiland would go on to live up to its pregame hype, limiting Edgewood’s offense to just two hits in a 10-0 shutout win.

Body The Grand Saline Lady Indians made the short trek to Rains High School on Tuesday night, tangling with perennial power Emory Rains in the District 12-3A opener for both squads.

Body With all District 14-4A teams officially eliminated from playoff contention, coaches released their list of Superlative and All-District honorees.

Body The Canton ISD Board of Trustees unanimously voted to approve the hiring of Heath Ragle for the position of CISD Athletic Director and Head Football Coach on March 9. Ragle is a 2001 graduate of Canton High School. Ragle was joined by his family during the board meeting.

Body The Van Vandals played host to Mineola on Tuesday night, looking to build some early season momentum as the start of district play looms just over the horizon.