September 2023

VZC teams go 6-0 in Week 4 as district play gets underway

2 years ago By David Barber

davidb@vanzandtnews.com It was a long time coming but all six Van Zandt County football teams had something in common after Week 4 of regular season action as all were victorious. Some of the VZC teams opened district play Sept.

A host of Van Vandal defenders surround a Paris Wildcat running back to bring him down for a minimal gain Sept. 15. Van moved to 3-1 overall with a 28-27 victory. Among those making the tackle were defensive back Cade Christensen (5), Colton Miller (20) and Armando Lozano (50). Van opened district play at Brownsboro Sept. 22 and will return home to face their Van Zandt County rival, the Canton Eagles, Sept. 29. Courtesy of the Van High School Journalism Department

Lady Dogs defeat Rains in three

2 years ago By News Staff

The Edgewood Lady Dogs continued their strong district play with a three-game victory over Rains Sept. 19.

Chad Yarbrough, Van High School Class of 1997

2 years ago By News Staff

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Chad Yarbrough, Van High School Class of 1997, (center in white shirt), was recognized by the Van ISD Educational Foundation as the 2023 ‘Distinguished Alumnus’ Sept. 15 prior to the kickoff of the Homecoming football game between the Van Vandals and the Paris Wildcats. Yarbrough is currently the Special Agent in Charge of the Dallas Field Office for the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation).

Holloway of Canton wins Football Contest #4

2 years ago By News Staff

With a winning percentage of 75, Allan Holloway of Canton is the winner of Football Contest No. 4 in the Van Zandt News.

Briefs

2 years ago By News Staff

There will be a Carter Bloodcare blood drive from 2-6 p.m. Monday, Oct.

October events announced in the City of Van

2 years ago By News Staff

The City of Van has announced three main events that will take place during the month of October. Van’s ‘National Night Out’ will take place from 6-8 p.m.

VZC Pct. 1 PWP meeting held at Grand Saline

2 years ago By Tim Ball

Van Zandt County Precinct Watch Program Chairman The VZC Pct. 1 Precinct Watch Program (PWP) met at Grand Saline on Sept.

The VZC Pct. 1 Precinct Watch Program (PWP) met in Grand Saline on Sept. 19. The meeting included multiple guest speakers. Photo by Tim Ball

Fruitvale competes in Floral Cup

2 years ago By News Staff

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The Fruitvale High School Floral Design team sent eight students to compete at the Grand Saline Floral Cup Sept. 14 held at Grand Saline High School. David Bumgardener placed sixth in the People’s Choice awards and Esmeralda Flores placed in the beginners division. Photo courtesy of Fruitvale FFA Facebook Page

Enrollment update presented during Van trustee meeting

2 years ago By David Barber

Van ISD Superintendent Don Dunn presented enrollment updates to the Van School Board members during the regular monthly meeting of the trustees Sept. 18.

Photo by David Barber New Van High School Principal Jake Roach discussed the formation of a new student leadership team program for the high school during the Sept. 18 regular meeting of the Van School Board. The program received positive comments from the trustees.

VZC Library to remember Sarah Norman

2 years ago By David Barber

Editor’s Note: Sarah Norman passed away Sept. 14.