January 2024

Van Lady Vandal basketball senior Landry Jones was recently named as the ‘Ford Tough Female Athlete of the Month’ for December in Class 4A for the state of Texas. Jones is picking up right where she left off last season when she was selected as the ‘Most Valuable Player’ on the District 16-4A All-District team.

In a contest that was postponed 24 hours due to bad weather, the Van Lady Vandals had few issues with visiting Cumberland Academy as Van dominated, 79-19, Jan. 17.

Van Zandt County Judge Andy Reese announced that there will be Town Hall Meetings conducted in VZC Pct. 2 and VZC Pct.

Filing for the Saturday, May 4 city and school elections in Van Zandt County began Wednesday and will continue through Friday, Feb. 16.

Following a public hearing during their regular meeting Jan. 17, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court approved the establishment of uniform ‘No Thru Truck’ signs for most or all VZC maintained public roads in all four VZC precincts.

While the first winter storm of 2024 to hit Van Zandt County was an inconvenience to a number of people, it appears that the area escaped any major power outages or traffic issues during the extreme cold snap a few days ago.

1951 - 2024 Janet Lee McEnturff of Edgewood, was a woman of boundless determination, loyalty, and faith. She died on January 5, 2024, in Tyler, surrounded by her husband and children.

We are saddened to announce the passing of David Lynn Read, 40, and his beloved sons, Wilhelm Nicklaus Read, 7, and Brantley Jaxson Read, 6. Their lives were tragically cut short due to a fire at their home, leaving a void in the hearts of those who knew and loved them.

1936 - 2024 Services for Ray Rowe, 87, of Grand Saline, were held, Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at Bartley Funeral Home, with Bro. Donnie Herring officiating.

1949 – 2024 A celebration of life for Cliffette Lucretia Eads, 74, of Ennis, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, January 26, 2024, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point.