February 2024

1961 - 2024 Richard Allen Moore, 62, of Wills Point, passed away on February 14, 2024, in Dallas. He was born on August 30, 1961, in Terrell.

The Van Vandal boys’ varsity soccer team captured an exciting overtime victory over Chapel Feb. 27 at Van’s Memorial Stadium, 2-0.

The Whitton Fire Department volunteers will host a hamburger supper fundraiser starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 9.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Early Voting ended March 1 for the March 5 Primary Election. As of the end of the business day Feb. 28, a total of 3,077 votes had been cast during the first nine days of Early Voting for the March 5 Primary Election, according to the Van Zandt County Clerk’s office.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Van ISD Superintendent Don Dunn announced the names of five new members that will be inducted into the Van ISD Faculty and Staff Hall of Fame later this year. The announcement was made during the regular monthly meeting of the Van School Board Feb.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Citing speed limit concerns, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court unanimously approved the signing of a letter to be sent to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) regarding two intersections on State Highway 64.

1934 - 2024 Services for Monteen Bullard, 89, of Canton, were held Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Eubank Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Roberson offi ciating. Interment was in Haven of Memories.

susan@vanzandtnews.com Van Zandt County residents gathered at the Silver Spur Resort in Canton Feb. 19 to listen to the candidates running for the position of VZC Sheriff.

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1946 – 2024 Joy Jeannene Masterson Barnhart passed away February 24, 2024, in Grand Saline. She was born July 2, 1946, in Dallas, to Donald Joy “Indian” & Florence Evelyn Riley Masterson.