June 2025

Body According to press releases on the Van Zandt County website, Van Zandt County is again searching for a new auditor after the removal of Catherine Gazda on May 22.

Body Around 50 citizens were in attendance June 16 at Edom City Limits for the second of four Town Hall Meetings in Van Zandt County. Among those in attendance at the VZC Pct.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com Three city council members and the mayor were sworn into office June 12 during the regular monthly meeting of the Van City Council. After serving as Acting Mayor since July 2024, Ernie Burns was sworn in for a full two-year term as Van Mayor.

Body If you’re considering a new car this year, you’re not alone. Global vehicle sales are projected to exceed 15 million units in 2025, according to a JD Power report.

Body Have you noticed how many successful coaches have worked alongside their relatives?

Body December 8, 1982 – May 5, 2025 A celebration of life for Michelle Applegate Sylvie, 42, of Carrollton, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 27, 2025, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton.

Body November 21, 1941 – June 11,2025 Don Randal Hood, 83, of Canton, passed away June 11, 2025, in Canton. He was born on November 21, 1941, in Dallas to Truman and Maurine Mc-Daniel Hood.

Body According to the SPCA of Texas, following an incomplete request for appeal at a civil custody hearing Wednesday, June 11, in the Van Zandt County Courthouse, VZC Court at Law Judge Joshua Wintters defaulted to the previous judgement, awarding custody of 66 allegedly cruelly...

Body In a 5-2 vote during their regular monthly meeting June 16, the Van School Board decided to discontinue homeschool participation in University Interscholastic League (UIL) events for the 2025-26 school year.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com Around 45 citizens, including approximately 20 Veterans, were in attendance June 14 at the Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial in Canton to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States Army.