May 2025

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com Tommy Forgue was approved as the new Van Zandt County Veterans Service Officer May 21 by the VZC Commissioners Court during its regular meeting.

Body Despite rainy and windy conditions, the annual Memorial Day program May 26 went on as scheduled underneath the pavilion at the Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial in Canton.

Body The Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against the developers of a lithium battery storage facility being built south of Canton has been extended through Wednesday, June 4.

Body Hope Center in Canton will be hosting a community- wide Touch-A-Truck event from 4-8 p.m. Saturday, June 7 at the First Baptist Church of Canton parking lots.

Body A total of 25 seniors received their diplomas May 23 during the 2025 Fruitvale High School Graduation in the FHS Gymnasium. Following the procession, ‘Pomp and Circumstance,’ and the National Anthem, Fruitvale ISD Superintendent Rebecca Bain welcomed those in attendance.

Body January 26, 1943 – May 19, 2025 Jerry W. Whitton, born in the Whitton community on January 26, 1943, left this earth on May 19, 2025, from his home where he was cared for.

Body August 17, 1940 – May 23, 2025 Services for Peggy Weddle Stacy, 84, of Aransas Pass, Texas, were held Friday, May 30, 2025, at First Baptist Church, Fruitvale, with Bro. Gary Vaughn officiating, under the direction of Bartley Funeral Home, Grand Saline.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com A large number of supporters and well-wishers were in the stands May 23 for the Van High School Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony at Van’s Memorial Stadium.

Body A good turnout was on hand May 23 for the Grand Saline High School Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony at Indian Memorial Stadium. GSHS Class of 2025 Graduate Carson Brown welcomed those in attendance.

Body Edgewood High School Graduation.