May 2023

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from May 9-May 17. Michael Jose Alvizo, 33, Edgewood, arrested on site for driving while intoxicated.

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1928-2023 A funeral mass was held for Martha Jane Shivers, 95, of Royse City was held Friday, May 26, 2023, at St. Therese Catholic Church in Canton with Father Jesudoss Thomas officiating.

Fruitvale ISD Superintendent Rebecca Bain released the following statement May 25 following a possible threat to the school district on social media: “This morning (May 25), the district received notification of a possible threat on social media.

1952-2023 A celebration of Life service for Glenda Sue Hazel, 70, of Canton, was held Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Eubank Funeral Home with Bro. Glenn Goodson officiating.

“Same bank. Same name. Same family. New look,” shares East Texas based Austin Bank regarding its new logo, tag line and brand colors. The bank is the same bank it has always been, with the same commitment to its customers, employees and communities. They have simply modernized their look.

The new officers of the Martin’s Hundred Chapter, Colonial Dames of the 17th Century, were installed at the Tri-County Library in Mabank on May 11.

Retired United States Air Force Colonel Timothy Burke will be the guest speaker for the annual Memorial Day program at the Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial in Canton beginning at 10 a.m. Monday, May 29.

1958-2023 Funeral services for Robert Neal “Bobby” Bennett, 65, of Wolfe City, Texas were held Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Bartley Funeral Home in Grand Saline. Interment followed in Sand Flat Cemetery.

1926-2023 Margaret was a proud educator, an avid reader, and an antique dealer but she was most proud to be the mother of beloved identical twin daughters Nancy Jane and Peggy Jean, the grandmother to Cap, Elizabeth, Will and Laura and a sweet Nana to the seven most wonderful great grandchildren:...