December 2024

During a brief special meeting Dec. 11, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court voted 2-0 to increase the VZC Pct. 2 Transfer Station’s Petty Cash Fund from $100.00 to $200.00 following a recommendation by VZC Pct. 2 Commissioner Cliff Williams.

A Terrell Police Department officer was shot and killed during a traffic stop on Sunday, Dec. 8.

Children typically want to treat their parents to something special during the holiday season. Parents do a lot for their children, and when those kids become adults, a desire to express their appreciation for Mom and Dad grows.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com One of the most impressive post-season runs in the history of the school came to a disappointing conclusion for the Van Vandals Dec. 6 as they were eliminated in the Regional Final/State Quarterfinal round of the Class 4A, Division 2, state football playoffs by the Carthage Bulldogs, 53-14, at Longview Pine Tree’s Pirate Stadium.

Three members of the Edgewood Bulldog varsity football team earned ‘Superlative’ awards as the District 9-3A, Division 2, All-District Team was recently announced. Coach Alex Guerra’s Bulldogs finished 8-4 overall after finishing in second place in the district race and winning the Class 3A, Division 2, bi-district championship.

The Grand Saline Indians were well represented on the District 9-3A, Division 2, All-District Football Team announced recently. Coach Joe Drennon’s Grand Saline Indians finished 2024 with an overall record of 11-1 after capturing the District 9-3A, Division 2, championship as well as the Class 3A, Division 2, bi-district title.

Office of Texas District 2 State Senator Bob Hall On Thursday, Dec. 5, Texas District 2 State Senator Bob Hall hosted a Senate District 2 Celebration at the Silver Spur in Canton bringing together key figures from across the state and local communities to recognize the hard work and accomplishments during the recent election cycle.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Dec. 3 through Dec.

The company that is planning to build a battery storage facility in Van Zandt County has scheduled two First Responder Training Classes for Tuesday, Dec. 17 at the Canton Civic Center.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance identifying the people involved in the recent armed robbery of the Skill Zone Game Room, which is located at 4573 State Highway 64, Ben Wheeler, in Van Zandt County near the Smith County line.