September 2024

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Proclamations on the topics of Bells Across America and National Night Out received approval from the Van City Council during their regular monthly meeting Sept. 12 at Van City Hall. Council member Charles Ryan was not in attendance at the council meeting.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com ‘Bells Across America’ rang in unison at 3 p.m. Sept.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com A ‘Vantastic Award’ was presented by the Van School Board to a Van Junior High School eighth grade student for her recent act of honesty and integrity. The presentation of the award was made to Ansley Smith by Van ISD Superintendent Don Dunn during the board’s regular monthly meeting Sept.

Sports Correspondent Friday the 13th did not prove to be unlucky for the Grand Saline Indians and the Canton Eagles as both varsity football teams improved their regular season records to 3-0 with impressive victories.

susan@vanzandtnews.com Under the leadership of Coach Brad Gibson, the Fruitvale High School Cross-Country team has been diligently preparing for the upcoming season since July. Committed to fostering athletic excellence, Coach Gibson has implemented a rigorous training schedule that requires athletes to rise early and hit the track at 6:30 a.m., four days a week.

The Edgewood High School cross-country team competed at the Quitman Invitational on Sept. 14.

susan@vanzandtnews.com The Grand Saline High School cross country program, under the guidance of head coach Jeremie Castleberry, is making strides this season, fostering a culture of dedication and improvement among its athletes.

susan@vanzandtnews.com In a recent interview with the News, Edgewood High School Cross Country Coach Dalinda Cassell opened up about the challenges and triumphs of the school’s cross-country program.

With a winning percentage of 72, Stefani Curtis of Wills Point is the winner of Football Contest No. 3 in the Van Zandt News.

The Van Lady Vandals opened district play in volleyball with a three-set loss Sept. 13 to Lindale at home 23-25, 17-25, 19-25.