August 2024

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

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body DAVID BARBER davidb@vanzandtnews.

Body 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.

Body 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.