May 2025

jackwelch1975@gmail.com I was recently asked about how community colleges fit into how athletes are recruited today. In addition, there is a concern of why some community colleges are experiencing a drop in enroll-ment while many are flourishing.

Van Zandt County Judge Andy Reese will be the guest speaker during the Annual Memorial Day Program scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, May 26 at the VZC Veterans Memorial located at the intersection of State Highways 19 and 243 in Canton.

With an estimated crowd of 500 in attendance May 12, the annual Van High School Sports Banquet was held in the VHS Cafetorium. Easton Hinch and Caden Rowe were named as the Male Athletes of the Year while Kaelyn Harvey and Averi Crouch were selected as the Female Athletes of the Year.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Services provided and available at Hope Center in Canton was the topic presented during the weekly luncheon of the Canton Lions Club May 14 at Native Son on the downtown square.

Republican Club of Van Zandt County President Due to the regular meeting date of the fourth Monday of the month falling on Memorial Day, the date for the May meeting of the Republican Club of Van Zandt County has been changed to Tuesday, May 27.

The Van Zandt County Sherriff’s Office released the following arrest report from May 13-21. Dillon Dale Garrison, 30, Wills Point, Driving while intoxicated 2nd, escape from custody.

February 11, 1932 – May 6, 2025 Mary Jo Hullum Matlock, 93, of Wills Point passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in Dallas surrounded by her family. Born on February 11, 1932, in Wills Point to John Albert and Carrie Mae Lea Hullum, she grew up on the family farm, where they initially raised cotton before transitioning to cattle.

February 2, 1948 – May 12, 2025 Funeral services for Candeleria ‘Candy’ Hinson, 77, of Grand Saline were held Monday, May 19, 2025, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Edgewood, with visitation beginning one hour prior to the service. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery.

November 8, 1957 – May 5, 2025 Funeral services for James Farr, 67, of Terrell were held Friday, May 16, 2025, at Ridin’ High Cowboy Church in Royce City with visitation held one hour prior to the service. Services were under the direction of Hiett’s Ly-Brand Funeral Home.

November 15, 1947 – May 16, 2025 David Lynn Hardy was born November 15, 1947, in Canton. He graduated from Stephen F.