August 2024

August 25, 1928 – July 29, 2024 A celebration of life will be held for Calvin R. Thompson, 95, of Canton at 4 p.m.

November 28, 1958 – August 5, 2024 Services for Mr. Michael Glynn Countryman, 65, of Grand Saline, were held Friday, August 9, 2024, at Bartley Funeral Home, with Carl McCann officiating.

July 1, 1942 – August 4, 2024 James “Jim” Richard Turner, 82, of Wills Point passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, August 4, 2024. Born on July 1, 1942, in Winnsboro, to Noble Turner and Voncille Goss Turner.

May 8, 1935 – July 30, 2024 Services for Mr. Mike “Mickey” Maciel, 89, Grand Saline, were held Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Bartley Funeral Home, with Bro.

The Department of Public Safety (DPS), EMS, the Wills Point Fire Department and the Rolling Oaks Fire Department responded to a small plane crash around the area of FM 751 and VZCR 3811 near Wills Point July 31. According to The County Eagle, one of the two occupants suffered minor injuries.

Edgewood ISD Superintendent Kristin Prater announced that the public is invited to attend a Groundbreaking Ceremony for Phase 1 of the school district’s bond project. The Groundbreaking Ceremony will take place at 8:30 a.m.

DAVID BARBER davidb@vanzandtnews.com Following a public meeting held by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) in Canton July 25, Texas District 2 State Representative Jill Dutton released a letter she sent to TCEQ Chairman Jon Niermann of Austin July 30 regarding the permit application for Class B Biosolids and Residuals by Denali Water Solutions LLC of Russellville, Arkansas. The permit, if approved by the TCEQ, would authorize the land application of Class B wastewater treatment plant biosolids and water treatment plant residuals for beneficial use on 57 acres in Van Zandt County.

A nearly two-hour public meeting conducted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) drew a large crowd primarily consisting of individuals who strongly expressed their opposition to a proposed land application of biosolids permit.

During a Van Zandt County Pct. 2 Town Hall Meeting, four VZC Republican Party candidates being considered for the vacant VZC Pct. 2 seat on the VZC Commissioners Court The VZC Pct. 2 Town Hall Meeting, conducted by the VZC Republican Party, was held July 30 at Canton Bible Church located at the intersection of VZCR’s 2115 and 2120 in Canton.