April 2025

Cindy Annette Julian

Body June 6, 1958 - April 5, 2025 Funeral services for Cindy Annette Julian were held Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home Chapel in Wills Point. Visitation took place one hour prior to the service.

Court issues proclamation against lithium battery developer

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com Following a closed executive session during their regular meeting April 9, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a strongly worded proclamation against BT Amador Storage L.L.C.

No injuries reported following April 4 tornado

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com Following the tornado that hit Van Zandt County April 4, Van Zandt County Judge Andy Reese released the following statement to the News.
No injuries reported following April 4 tornado

Blotter

Body The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Apr 1, 25 through Apr 8, 25. Jeremy Lane Glasgow, 44, Canton, Interfere w/emergency Req for assistance.

Area

Body Decoration Day for the Union Chapel Cemetery is set for April 25. The annual business meeting will be held at 1:30 p.m.

Brooklynn Peoples crowned Miss VZC

Body Brooklynn Peoples, daughter of Cassie and Josh Peoples, was crowned as the 2025 Miss Van Zandt County March 29 during the 67th Annual VZC Fair and Rodeo at the VZC Fairgrounds in Canton. She also placed first in the Talent, Party Dress, and Photogenic categories.
Brooklynn Peoples, daughter of Cassie and Josh Peoples, was crowned as the 2025 Miss Van Zandt County March 29 during the 67th Annual VZC Fair and Rodeo at the VZC Fairgrounds in Canton. She also placed first in the Talent, Party Dress, and Photogenic categories. The events at the fair and rodeo continued through April 5. Photo by Faith Caughron

Bobby Dan White, Sr

Body September 1, 1932 - April 2, 2025 Bobby Dan White, Sr., 92, of Wills Point, passed away peacefully at his home on April 2, 2025. Funeral services were held Monday, April 7, 2025, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home, with burial following at Dunbar Cemetery in Emory.