December 2024

davidb@vanzandtnews.com In a 3-1 vote, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court authorized VZC Judge Andy Reese to sign a contract and to also authorize the payment of $60,000 in earnest money for the purchase of property that could be used as the site for a potential new VZC jail facility.

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Three members of the Van Vandal varsity football team received ‘Superlative’ honors as the District 7-4A, Division 2, All-District Football Team was recently announced. Coach Jared Moffatt’s Vandals finished 10-4 overall as they advanced to the state quarterfinal round of the Class 4A, Division 2, state playoffs.

Way back in 1962 at the tender age of 12 when I harvested my first whitetail in the pine and hardwood forest of Northeast Texas, I thought my iron-sighted lever action 30-30 was all the rifle I would ever need for hunting deer.

In the heart of Canton, Manna Food Bank stands as a beacon of hope for families in need. Estab-lished in 1984 by a dedicated group of ministers, this vital community resource has evolved over the decades to meet the growing demands of families facing food insecurity.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Two outgoing members of the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court were recognized for their service during the court’s regular meeting Dec. 18.

The annual Van Zandt County Friends of the Library Christmas Bow Project is held every year to fund the purchase of new children’s books for the VZC/Sarah Norman Library in Canton. “Every individual or business who donates will have their name on a bow decorating the library Christmas tree,” said a VZC Friends of the Library Christmas Bow Project spokesperson.

Fall graduation held Dec. 13, 14 at UT-Tyler The University of Texas at Tyler recognized Fall 2024 degree candidates during Fall 2024 Commencement December 13-14 at the UT-Tyler R.

The women of St Justin’s Episcopal Church had their annual Christmas party Tuesday Dec. 17 in the Fellowship Hall at St.

Dear Friends, A proposed lithium-ion battery storage facility in Van Zandt County has the potential to harm public safety, the environment, and the future well-being of our county. Last month, I urged the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to delay the Amador Energy Storage Project until critical safety, environmental, and community concerns are addressed.