August 2024

susan@vanzandtnews.com As the school year kicks off, the Van High School cheer squad is gearing up for an exciting season filled with Friday night games, competitions, and community events. Elizabeth Harvey, VHS head cheer coach, who has dedicated 11 years to this role, shared her enthusiasm for the squad and the unique challenges they face this year.

susan@vanzandtnews.com In the heart of Edgewood, Tony Dorsey, the dedicated band director at Edgewood High School, is forging a path for musical excellence and community connection. With an impressive 30 years of experience in music education, Dorsey has been at the helm of the high school band program for two years, and his passion for nurturing young musicians is evident.

Mineola radio station KMOO (99.9 FM) has announced that the 2024 football season premiere of ‘The Locker Room Show’ will be Monday, Aug. 26, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

The 2024 high school football season in Van Zandt County means the return of ‘The Huddle Show’ on Canton radio station KWJB (95.1 FM, ‘The Bee’) beginning Tuesday, Aug. 27.

The start of the 2024 high school football season Friday, Aug. 30, in Van Zandt County means the return of the Van Zandt News Football Contest, now in its 43rd season.

After numerous practices and scrimmages, all six varsity football teams in Van Zandt County are now preparing for the games that will start to count as the regular season schedule begins Friday, Aug. 30.

The Edgewood Bulldogs split six matches during the Sulphur Springs Volleyball Tournament that was played Aug. 15-17.

The Canton Texas Rotary Club will be presenting ‘Purse Bingo’ from 6-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug.

Blood drive coming to WP Aug. 30 Carter BloodCare will be having a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.