May 2023

Following a special closed executive session April 28, the Van School Board announced the hiring of Jake Roach as the new principal at Van High School. Roach takes over for Jeff Hutchins, who was recently promoted to Director of Operations at Van ISD after serving 12 years as VHS Principal.

An Edgewood woman is currently being held on a $150,000 bond at the Van Zandt County Jail after being arrested May 1 on a charge of aggravated robbery. According to Edgewood Police Department Lt.

The Grand Saline Main Street Festival featured a number of activities on Saturday, May 6. The festival vendors opened at 9 a.m.

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Final Early Voting totals were released May 3 as Early Voting came to a close May 2 in the city and school elections in VZC. Election Day voting took place May 6, but results were not available at press time.

1945-2023 Reginald Thomas (Tommy) Robertson, Jr., 80, of Canton, passed away on April 23, 2023, after a sudden illness. Tommy was born on Aug.

1938-2023 A funeral service was held for Mary Lee Thompson Morgan, 85, of Grand Saline, Friday, May 5, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton with Bro. Billy Smith officiating.

1965-2023 Kyle Hatley, 57, of Gilmer, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023, in a Longview hospital. Kyle was born in Ashdown, Arkansas on Nov.

Track and field athletes from across Van Zandt County made their way to sites across East Texas April 28-29, competing at their respective Regional Meets for an opportunity to adto State. Class 4A Region II Meet Athletes representing the county’s three largest school districts, Canton, Van and Wills Point, made their way to Texas A&M - Commerce April 28-29 to square off against the best 4A competitors from Region II.