December 2024

First, second, and third place float winners in the business and individual categories were announced following the annual Van Christmas Parade Dec. 9.

November 29, 1941 – December 3, 2024 Lucinda Spruiell Bartlett passed away peacefully on December 3, 2024, in The Woodlands, Texas. Cindy grew up in Van and attended Van High School where she was a majorette.

June 7, 1947 – December 12, 2024 Services for Mr. Orvin Lee Carroll, 77, of Alba, were held Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Wilson-Bartley Funeral Home, with Bro.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com During the Van Area Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Luncheon Dec. 3, fundraising plans for a proposed new outdoor basketball court and a pickleball court were outlined.

Several Christmas Parades in addition to other holiday activities continue throughout Van Zandt County while a number of other events have already taken place. ROVFD Annual Christmas Parade (Dec.

A resolution authorizing Van Zandt County Criminal District Attorney Tonda Curry to write a letter requesting a copy of all plans from the company proposing to build a battery storage facility in VZC was approved unanimously by the VZC Commissioners Court during its regular meeting Dec. 4.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com For the third time in school history, the Van Vandals are playing football during the month of December. Overcoming a 10-point deficit at halftime, Coach Jared Moffatt’s Vandals rallied for a 42-38 dramatic victory over the Sunnyvale Raiders in the regional semifinal round of the Class 4A, Division 2, state football playoffs Nov.

The Van Economic Development Corporation (EDC) will be hosting a Business Networking Reception from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec.

September 22, 1940 – November 25, 2024 Services for Tommy Leon Lawrence, 84, of Lewisville, were held Friday, December 6, 2024, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton with Kyle White officiating. Interment was in Haven of Memories.