February 2023

Carl Burten Smith, Jr.

1978-2023 Services for Mr. Carl Burten Smith, Jr., 44, of Mineola, were held on Saturday, Feb.

Ronnie Darrell Shelton

1943-2023 Services for Ronnie Darrell Shelton, 79, of Canton, were held on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton with Dr.
Ronnie Darrell Shelton

Lou Ellen Bliss

1940-2023 Lou Ellen Bliss, 82, of Canton, passed away Feb. 14, 2023, at her home.
Lou Ellen Bliss

Hot bats carry Lady Indians, 12-2

sports@vanzandtnews.com The Grand Saline Lady Indian softball program shook off the rust from a long offseason Feb. 14, playing host to Kerens in the first official game of the season would play well in the contest, scoring multiple runs in all five innings played on their way to a 12-2 win over...

Pinkston edges past Wills Point in bi-district

sports@vanzandtnews.com The Wills Point Lady Tigers basketball program made its way west this week, squaring off against Dallas Pinkston in a bi-district round matchup pitting the third-seed from District 14-4A against the second seed from District 13-4A.

Defense shines as Lady Dogs advance

sports@vanzandtnews.com The Edgewood Lady Dogs made a short trek to Caddo Mills Feb. 13, officially opening their playoff run with a matchup against the Howe Bulldogs in bi-district round basketball play.

Richardson hits for 33 in Van win

The Van Lady Vandals have been among the hottest teams in the area in recent months, entering the basketball playoffs as the top-seed coming out of District 16-4A while also riding a 13-game winning streak.
Jordan Ryan proved difficult to contain for Sulphur Springs on Monday night, finishing with 13 points, nine rebounds, four assists and five steals in a Van Lady Vandal victory. Photo by Liz Hinch

Eaglettes move on to round two

news@vanzandtnews.com The Canton Eaglettes found their way back into the winning column this week, as a resounding 59-47 victory over Liberty-Eylau on Tuesday night guaranteed at least one more game on the Eaglette’s schedule.