November 2024

Reese, Bridger to speak at next RCVZC meeting

1 year ago By Dr. Dwayne Collins

Republican Club of Van Zandt County President Over many years now, our Van Zandt County Sheriff ’s Department has struggled to keep personnel and even more glaring than that is being able to keep a sheriff for more than one election cycle.

General Election results canvassed by commissioners’ court

1 year ago By David Barber

davidb@vanzandtnews.com During a 10-minute special called meeting Nov. 19, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court officially canvassed the Nov.

Jerry Jo Burkett

1 year ago By News Staff

November 26, 1934 – October 18, 2024 Jerry Jo Burkett, age 89, went home to be with Jesus on October 18, 2024, passing peacefully in the comfort of her residence at the Hacienda at Georgetown. She was a beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many.

Vicki Poston (Cook)

1 year ago By News Staff

1947-2024 Vicki Poston (Cook), aged 77, passed away on Nov. 13, 2024, in Dallas, after a short battle with cancer.

Vandals take on Van Alstyne in the Area playoff round Nov. 22 in Mesquite Memorial Stadium

1 year ago By News Staff

Vandals rally from 13 points down to defeat Athens Nov. 15 in bi-district action, 38-30

1 year ago By News Staff

Blotter

1 year ago By News Staff

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Nov. 5 through Nov.12.

William Bennett, 54, Wills Point, Intoxication assault with a vehicle causing serious bodily injury.

Christopher Crutcher, 37, Edgewood, Violation of a bond or protective order.

Cecil Huff , 53, Van, Failure to comply with sex offenders’ duty to register for life/ annually.

Mark Morris, 59, Canton, Assault causing bodily injury of a family member.

Jerry “Red” Bolin

1 year ago By News Staff

January 20, 1943 – November 7, 2024 A Celebration of Life for Mr. Jerry “Red” Bolin, 81, of Grand Saline, was scheduled for Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Bartley Funeral Home, with Bro.

Dora Jean Gaylor

1 year ago By News Staff

May 17, 1937 – November 1, 2024 Dora “Jean” Gayler 87 of Wills Point passed away peacefully on November 1, 2024, in Greenville. Her cremation arrangements are under the care of Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home, with her ashes to be interred alongside her beloved husband, Dan, at White Rose Cemetery.

William Joe McManus

1 year ago By News Staff

October 14, 1943 – November 13, 2024 William Joe McManus, 81, of Edgewood passed away peacefully at home on November 3, 2024. His cremation services are being handled by Hiett’s Lybrand Funeral Home, with no services currently planned.