February 2024

Body 1926-2024 Services for Iris Bernice Ewing, 98, of Canton, were held Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton with Bro. Steve Glosup officiating.

Body 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.

Body The road to the state tournament in San Antonio next month got off to an impressive start for the Martins Mill Mustangs boys’ varsity basketball team Feb. 19 as they blew past Groveton, 9144, in the bi-district round of the Class 2A boys’ state basketball playoffs.

Body The Martins Mill Lady Mustangs continued their impressive post-season play Feb. 19 as they dominated Lovelady, 56-31, in the Class 2A Regional Quarterfinals at Slocum High School.

Body It was a tough night overall for the Van Lady Vandals as they saw their varsity basketball season come to a close Feb. 16 at the hands of Sunnyvale, 58-36.

Body After winning fourth place in their district with two hard-earned victories last week, the Van Vandals continued their winning ways as they opened post-season play with an impressive 49-38 victory over Sulphur Springs in the bi-district round of the Class 4A boys’ basketball...

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com Numerous topics were discussed during a Van Zandt County Pct. 1 Town Hall Meeting Feb.

Body The Grand Saline Friends of the Library is beginning its annual membership drive with letters going out to those who have joined in the past. The membership drive is the Friends’ main fundraising event each year.

Body The Texas Area Basketball Association of Basketball Offi cials (TABO) recently named 13 boys and girls varsity basketball players as area recipients of scholarship awards.

Body The Van Zandt County Republican Party has set the dates for the upcoming precinct and county conventions. Saturday, March 9, will be a gathering of the entire VZC precincts.