November 2023

1927-2023 Joe Bob Burns, 96, of Canton, passed away on Nov. 17, 2023.

The Edgewood Bulldogs and the Grand Saline Indians were well represented on the District 9-3A, Division 2, All-District Football Team recently released. One of the ‘Superlative’ awards was given to Grand Saline sophomore quarterback Jett Taylor, who was named as the district’s ‘Offensive Newcomer’ of the season.

Van Zandt County Historical Commission Member History buffs gathered to celebrate the life and legacy of an 18th Century Spanish missionary in East Texas on Nov. 27 at the Fruitvale Community Center.

1936-2023 Alice Larene Null, a kind and loving soul, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, at the age of 87.

With a major one-day event coming to Van Zandt County in approximately four months from now, planning is already well underway as a number of city and VZC law enforcement representatives along with VZC public officials were in attendance Nov. 29 at the VZC Farm Bureau Event Center.

1976-2023 Tony Wayne Pirtle was born on Aug. 3, 1976.

1955-2023 A memorial service was held for Judy Heard Whatley, Oct. 12, 2023, in Goliad, Texas.

1949-2023 Funeral services for Carmen G. “Luis” Ortega, 74 of Grand Saline were held Saturday, Nov.

1932-2023 Services for Elizabeth Melvina Dupuis, 91, of Wills Point, were held Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton with Rev.

The City of Edgewood recently named John Morrison as its new Police Chief. Morrison started his career in law enforcement in 2010 when he graduated from the East Texas Police Academy.