September 2022

Blotter

Body The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Aug. 24-Aug.

Briefs

Body The Van Area Chamber of Commerce will conduct its quarterly luncheon meeting from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept.

Ragle wins in debut as Eagle coach

Body The first Friday night of the 2022 football season provided mixed results for county teams as Canton, Edgewood and Van all notched wins while Fruitvale, Grand Saline and Wills Point all came up short.
Ragle wins in debut as Eagle coach

Commissioners approve 2022 proposed tax rate

Body DAVID BARBER davidb@vanzandtnews.com In a 3-0 vote, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court approved the proposed 2022 tax rate during its regular meeting Aug. 31.

Proclamations approved by Commissioners

Body A number of proclamations received unanimous approval from the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court during its regular meeting Aug. 31.
Proclamations approved by Commissioners

Edgewood, Canton lift conservation measures

Body DAVID KAPITAN The lack of rainfall and extreme heat provided a challenge for water service providers across Van Zandt County throughout the summer months, prompting multiple cities to implement conservation measures in an effort to keep services flowing.

Homecoming activities to begin Sept. 6 for Vandals

Body STAFF REPORTS ‘Lights, Camera, Action’ will be the theme for the 2022 Homecoming festivities at all Van ISD campuses during the week of September 6-9. A number of Spirit Dressup Days are planned which will include the following schedule, according to Van ISD: Tuesday, Sept.

Friday Night Lights

Body Van Vandal running back Garrett Florey celebrates in the end zone with his teammates after one of his three touchdown runs Aug. 26 at Pine Tree. The Vandals outlasted Pine Tree, 28-14, as they hosted Chapel Hill Sept. 2. Van will welcome Lindale for Homecoming Sept. 9.
Friday Night Lights

Betty Love Powers

Body Betty Love Powers, 88, of Canton, formerly of Paris, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022, in Canton. Bright-Holland Funeral Home held services on Monday, Aug.
Betty Love Powers

Lenda Ray Bush

Body Funeral services for Lenda Ray Bush, 70, of Terrell, were held Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at Bright Star Baptist Church in Wills Point. Visitation was held one hour prior to service time.
Lenda Ray Bush