May 2022

Body The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from May 11-May 18. Jacob K.

Body Property at Van Zandt County Wesley Chapel Cemetery has been damaged after an incident last week.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body Donald Gee Smith was born Oct. 24, 1934, in Longview, being the only son of Sam B.