June 2025

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. “In late 2024, VZC Auditor Sandy Hill announced that she would be retiring from her job in January 2025,” said VZC Judge Andy Reese in a June 2 press release.

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.

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.

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.

Have you noticed how many successful coaches have worked alongside their relatives? Take John and Jim Harbaugh, after serving together, both became head coaches in the NFL, who famously faced each other in a Super Bowl, or Rex and Rob Ryan, who coached under their father, the legendary Buddy Ryan, with the Arizona Cardinals.

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.

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.

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 treated animals removed from a metal building owned by Hayley Hull in Van Zandt County. The SPCA of Texas also was awarded $22,090.75 in restitution.

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.

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.