January 2024

Past triumphs to future horizons

2 years ago By Rebecca Bain

Fruitvale ISD Superintendent Fruitvale ISD has accomplished so many things during 2023. Fruitvale ISD paid over $400,000 in incentive money to designated teachers and staff through the state of Texas Teacher Incentive Allotment program.

New City

2 years ago By News Staff

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New City of Van Administrator John Desha (middle) was honored with a ‘meet and greet’ reception Jan. 8 downtown at The Movie House. Desha comes to Van from Portales, New Mexico where he served as the Public Works Director. Among those in attendance Jan. 8 were Jeff Hudgens of the Van Police Department (left) and Van City Councilman Mark Heatwole. Desha began his new duties in Van Jan. 2 and attended his first regular monthly Van City Council meeting Jan. 11. Photo by David Barber

Briefs

2 years ago By News Staff

Lakeside Baptist Church in Canton will be hosting ‘Night to Shine’ on Friday, Feb. 9.

Blotter

2 years ago By News Staff

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Jan. 2-Jan.

VZC Child Welfare Board provides update

2 years ago By News Staff

The Van Zandt County Child Welfare Board works hard for around 100 foster children in VZC. They provide allowances, clothing, birthdays, peewee sports fees, college tuition, rehabilitative equipment for injuries, Christmas presents, and other expenses.

Blue Compass RV presented a donation check last month to the Van Zandt County Child Welfare Board that helped in providing toys for many children in need during the Christmas season. Blue Compass RV’s theme for December 2023 was ‘Give Back.’ Courtesy photo

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz visits Canton

2 years ago By Staff Reports

United States Senator Ted Cruz made a visit to Canton Jan. 5 at the Silver Spur Resort to campaign for Texas House District 2 Republican Party Candidate Brent Money.

United States Senator Ted Cruz was in Canton Jan. 5 to campaign for Brent Money at The Silver Spur Resort in Canton. An estimated 400 people were in attendance. Courtesy photo

Free political campaign announcements available

2 years ago By News Staff

Van Zandt Newspapers L.L.C. will publish, at no cost, one article, not to exceed 350 words, and a photograph for each candidate that has filed for Van Zandt County office in advance of the March 5 Primary Election.

Money, Dutton hold debate prior to Jan. 30 election

2 years ago By David Barber

An overflow crowd at the Van Zandt County Farm Bureau Event Center in Canton Jan. 9 was in attendance for the one and only VZC debate featuring the two remaining Republican Party candidates that are competing for the current Texas House District 2 state representative seat.

Texas House District 2 Republican Party candidates Brent Money and Jill Dutton await a question from the moderator during a debate held Jan. 9 at the Van Zandt County Farm Bureau Event Center in Canton. The debate was sponsored by the VZC Republican Party. The special election for the vacant state representative seat is scheduled for Jan. 30. Photo by David Barber

Van Stage 5 Drought Contingency Plan lifted

2 years ago By Staff Reports

A Stage 5 Drought Contingency Plan that was put into place by the City of Van, effective Jan. 4, was officially lifted Jan.

Austin Howard Evans

2 years ago By News Staff

1990 -2024 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Austin Howard Evans, a cherished son, husband, brother, and friend. Austin departed this world on Jan.