October 2024

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.

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

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.

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

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. On a September sunny morning, the Van Zandt County Farm Bureau hosted a special bus tour showcasing local agricultural practices featuring a demonstration by Alan Stewart, who along with his family, operates a commercial hay operation in the area.

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.

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. Howell, who is deceased, was represented by his sister, Brenda Kellum. The inductees were honored with a reception at the Van High School Cafetorium prior to the recognition at the football stadium.

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.

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.

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.