October 2024

Body September 24, 1958 – October 14, 2024 Laurie Lynn Madsen, 66 of Dallas, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 14, 2024. Arrangements were made under the direction of Hiett’s Lybrand Funeral Home.

Body With his prediction in the ‘tie-breaker’ game, Glenn Mc-Neill Jr. of Wills Point is the winner of Football Contest No.

Body The Van Zandt County Farm Bureau gathered for its 71st annual meeting Oct. 17 which highlighted VZC’s commitment to agriculture, community engagement, and the future of farming through its Youth Ambassador program.

Body The Meals on Wheels Ministry is excited to announce the launch of their annual ‘Santas for Seniors’ program kicking off on Monday, Nov. 4.

Body EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the fifth and final article in a series regarding the recent Van Zandt County Agricultural Bus Tour led by the VZC Farm Bureau.

Body Prior to kickoff Oct. 25 of the varsity football game between the Van Vandals and the Pittsburg Pirates at Van’s Memorial Stadium, the Van ISD Education Foundation recognized the 2024 University Interscholastic League (UIL) Social Studies State Champions at Van High School.

Body Van ISD recently recognized the Class of 2023-2024 Van ISD Faculty and Staff Hall of Fame inductees prior to the start of the Oct. 11 Van Vandal varsity football game at Van’s Memorial Stadium. Inductees included Suzanne Braly, Judy Giles, David Goff, Danny Howell, and Cathy Wolf.

Body New Life Home Healthcare and Bridging the Gap of Van Zandt County in Wills Point will be honoring all who have served during a Veterans Day Breakfast Celebration scheduled from 9-11 a.m. Friday, Nov.

Body March 23, 1966 – October 3, 2024 Jeffe Hamilton, 58, of Terrell passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024, in Dallas. He was born on March 23, 1966, to James and Odell Spencer Hamilton.

Body The East Texas Crisis Center received an honorary Texas Flag during the recent Republican Women of Van Zandt County monthly meeting from Texas House District 2 State Representative Jill Dutton for their work to combat the issue of domestic violence in VZC.