May 2025

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body With an estimated crowd of 500 in attendance May 12, the annual Van High School Sports Banquet was held in the VHS Cafetorium.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

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