February 2025

November 27, 1951- January 26, 2025 Funeral services for Mary Jane Ahart of Wills Point were held Thursday, February 13, 2025, at St. Mark CME.

July 14, 1954 - February 10, 2025 Services for Juana Martinez Aguilar, 70, were held Friday, February 14, 2025, at Iglesia Bautista Getsemani in Van, with Pastor Guillermo Ramos officiating, under the direction of Bartley Funeral Home, Grand Saline. Mrs.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Plans for a proposed new Van Zandt County Courthouse facility at the location of the old Paul Michael building in Canton were presented during a Town Hall Meeting Feb. 3 at Edom City Limits.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com With the prospect of a bond election looming possibly as early as Saturday, May 3, a Town Hall Meeting was held Feb. 3 at Edom City Limits to discuss the need for a new Van Zandt County Jail facility as well as a new VZC Sheriff’s Office facility.

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In a press release from Edgewood ISD Superintendent Kristin Prater received by the News Feb. 5, Edgewood High School is thrilled to announce the appointment of former EHS Head Football Coach Kevin Bachtel as the new Head Football Coach, Coordinator of Collegiate Recruitment, and Assistant athletic director.

The Wills Point Tigers put on an impressive team performance on the road Jan. 31 as they blew past Farmersville, 59-49.

The Wills Point Lady Tigers closed out their varsity home schedule on a positive note Jan. 31 as they dominated Farmersville, 47-38.

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Texas District 2 State Representative Brent Money recently filed House Bill 2197, which provides equal protection under the law to preborn babies in Texas. Over a dozen House colleagues co-authored the bill within the first hour of filing.