January 2023

The next regular monthly meeting of the Van Zandt County Republican Club is set for 7 p.m. Monday, Jan.

Retirement is an opportunity to wave goodbye to the daily grind. Retirees may focus on rest and relaxation, and many make travel a major component of their lifestyle.

Members of the Van School Board were showered with gifts and words of appreciation in recognition of School Board Appreciation Month during the trustees’ regular monthly meeting Jan. 16.

The Van Zandt County Appraisal District issued a reminder this week, advising local property owners that the deadline to pay 2022 property taxes without penalty or interest charges is rapidly approaching.

No action was taken by the Van City Council following a closed executive session that was scheduled to cover three separate items at the close of their regular monthly meeting Jan. 12.

The Grand Saline Police Department issued a community- wide press release via social media last week, announcing the arrest of a suspect identified as Patrick Ray Rowe of Grand Saline on two charges: Sexual Assault of a Child and the Online Solicitation of a Minor.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Following a request from the Van Zandt County Criminal District Attorney’s office, the VZC Commissioners Court authorized the go-ahead to reapply for the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant to fund the Victims Assistance Project for the 2023-24 term.

1940-2023 Vaughn Henry, 82, of Wills Point, passed away Jan. 13, 2023, at his residence in Wills Point.

1948-2023 A memorial service for Yolanda “Kay” Woodard, 74, was held 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan.

1934-2023 Services for LaRue Buchanan Cooper, of Canton were scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton with Blake O’Quin officiating.