August 2024

The University of Texas at Tyler recognized degree candidates Aug. 17 during Summer 2024 Commencement at the R.

susan@vanzandtnews.com Dwayne Wheeler, the proud owner of Farmers Insurance Agency in Van, has built a successful career in the insurance industry over the past 32 years. His journey began when he opened his office with just a desk and a dream.

Football fans attending the Friday, Aug. 30 home opener between the Edgewood Bulldogs and the Commerce Tigers will notice a number of changes not only with the roster makeup of the team but also in I. T. James Memorial Stadium itself.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com For the second time in a year, the Van School Board is dealing with the resignation of one of its own as Place 6 trustee Nathan Daniels is resigning. Daniels and his family recently moved to Montana as his resignation from the school board was approved in a 5-0 vote by the trustees during their regular monthly meeting Aug.

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davidb@vanzandtnews.com Van Zandt County Judge Andy Reese announced Aug. 21 that Cliff Williams was scheduled to be sworn into offi ce at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, in the VZC Courthouse as the new VZC Pct. 2 Commissioner.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com In a letter dated Aug. 19 from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) sent to Van Zandt Newspapers L.L.C., Denali Water Solutions L.L.C. has requested that their permit application be withdrawn.

September 10, 1940 – August 13, 2024 Services for Kenneth Glenn Dickerson, 83, of Grand Saline, were held Friday, August 16, 2024, at Bartley Funeral Home with Bro. Don Fleming officiating.

August 3, 1983 – July 26, 2024 Russ, of Grand Saline passed away unexpectedly on July 26, 2024. He was born in Dallas on August 3, 1983.

April 30, 1938 – August 18, 2024 Lawrence Owen Greer was born April 30, 1938, in the Wentworth Community of Van Zandt County. His parents were John Wesley and Lorene Strickland Greer.