Blotter
The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from May 11-May 18. Jacob K.
May 2022
Wesley Chapel Cemetery run through by car
Property at Van Zandt County Wesley Chapel Cemetery has been damaged after an incident last week. Wesley Chapel Cemetery, located in Canton on Van Zandt County Road 2120 close to Wiley’s Gun Shop, is a Texas Historical Commission location, and the chapel on the property received significant damage.
Gas prices continue to climb in Texas
Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 12.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.97/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 28.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.30/g higher than a year ago.
Van voters elect new mayor, council member
Voters in the City of Van elected a new mayor and one new city council member following results of the May 7 city election. Van Junior High School teacher Tammy Huff is the newly elected mayor of Van as she defeated current Mayor Don Smith, 255 votes to 189.
The strength of many
There were 42 people in attendance during the National Day of Prayer in Van Zandt County held Thursday, May 5. Pastors from multiple churches around the county helped lead the event. In the photo, the pastors place their hands on VZC Judge-elect Andy Reese as they pray.
Carter to be sworn in publicly May 22 as VZC Interim Sheriff
Van Zandt County Judge Don Kirkpatrick announced that a public swearing-in ceremony for VZC Interim Sheriff Joe Carter will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 22, in the VZC Courthouse.
Van StoryTime welcomes special guests
The Van Community Library had two special guests from Van ISD read to children attending StoryTime on Wednesday, May 5. The book Ribbit was read by VISD Superintendent Don Dunn and The Wonky Donkey was read by Mrs. Locket, VISD PEIMS Coordinator.
American Rescue Plan Funding requests approved
Requests for proposals regarding American Rescue Plan Funding projects received unanimous approval from the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court during its regular meeting May 11.
FAT TANNER & THE FALL
Having dogs around can be dangerous. When First Husband and I had a lot of dogs we were very careful. They could get out if we didn’t latch the gate properly, or we might be mauled filling the water tubs. It’s only when you have just a few that you become lax and don’t pay attention.
Donald Gee Smith
Donald Gee Smith was born Oct. 24, 1934, in Longview, being the only son of Sam B.
