May 2024

An estimated 500 attended the annual Van All-Sports Banquet May 13 at the Van High School Cafetorium as a number of athletes were recognized with awards.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from May 14-May 21. James Perry Ballard Jr., 20, Wills Point, driving while intoxicated.

A dedication ceremony for a Texas Historical Cemetery Marker was held May 19 at the Myrtle Springs Cemetery. The dedication was hosted by members of the Van Zandt County Historical Commission and the Myrtle Springs Cemetery Association.

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Whitton Community Center is holding its annual Homecoming on June 2, 2024. “We will gather for lunch and visiting at 1 p.m.,” said a spokesperson.

Due to recent severe weather conditions, Van Zandt County Judge Andy Reese issued the following Declaration of Disaster for VZC May 16: ‘Whereas, on the 16th day of May 2024, VZC was in imminent threat of the occurrence of widespread and/ or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property...

Plans are being finalized for the annual Van Zandt County Memorial Day program scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, May 27 at the VZC Veterans Memorial in Canton.

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United States District 5 Congressman Lance Gooden has announced a series of Congressional Town Hall meetings across Texas’ 5th district.

A number of recognitions along with the swearing-in ceremony of a new board member highlighted the regular monthly meeting of the Van School Board May 20.