May 2025

City of Van Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Executive Director Tammy Weidman announced plans for the city’s June Jamboree Shop Van promotion.

Coaches play a critical role in shaping not only the athletic success of their players but also their personal growth and life outcomes. Their influence extends far beyond wins and losses.

Sunlight is starting to break through at the Capitol in the final month of the Texas legislative session.

September 28, 1930 - April 27, 2025 Services for Dewey Willard Pierce, 94, of Grand Saline, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 12, 2025, at First Baptist Church in Canton with Pastor Mike Robertson officiating.

A new deadline schedule is now in effect for the Van Zandt News beginning with the Sunday, May 11 issue. All articles, photos, classified advertising, legal notices, and display advertising will now be due on Mondays at 5 p.m.

20 YEARS OF SERVICE.

Stronger Together: A 10-Year Tornado Remembrance Reception will be held from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, May 10 downtown at The Movie House located at 255 West Main Street in Van.

The City of Van and the Van Zandt County Historical Commission will be sponsoring a Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony for the Railroad Spur Line to the Van Oil Field, 1930-1964. The ceremony will take place from 10-11 a.m.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Following much discussion, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court approved a resolution during its regular meeting April 23 regarding the potential use of Certificates of Obligation (CO) for renovations at the VZC Courthouse and the Paul Michael building in Canton.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com ‘Vantastic’ awards were presented to two individuals April 21 during the regular monthly meeting of the Van School Board. J.