June 2025

davidb@vanzandtnews.com During its regular meeting June 18, the Van Zandt County Commissioners’ Court tabled a decision regarding the purchase of the Paul Michael building. The Paul Michael building is located at 1930 North Trade Days Blvd.

The Ninth Annual Independence Day celebration, sponsored by the City of Van, will take place from 6-10 p.m. Saturday, June 28, at McMillan Park located at 712 East Main Street.

The Van Zandt County/Sarah Norman Library and the VZC Farm Bureau will be presenting the Texas A&M Chemistry Road Show at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 1 at the VZC Farm Bureau building located at 220 Burnett Trail in Canton.

The City of Edom has announced information regarding their upcoming city election on November 4, 2025. The election will be held in the Edom Community Center located at 150 VZCR 4800 in Edom.

On Monday, June 23, the Republican Club of Van Zandt County will be hosting Texas District 2 State Senator Bob Hall and Texas District 2 State Representative Brent Money as the keynote speakers. They will cover business that was conducted and the major bills that were passed in the 89th Texas Legislature session.

Baylor University’s Family CARE program is offering a free in-person training for parents and caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) on Saturday, June 21, from 1-4 p.m. at the Wild Rose Retreat at Saline Creek Farm in Grand Saline.

One more Town Hall Meeting remains in Van Zandt County as the VZC Pct. 3 gathering will take place beginning at 6 p.m. Monday, June 23, with VZC Pct. 3 Commissioner Bobby Phillips at the Wills Point Chamber of Commerce building located at 307 North Fourth Street.

The Van Zandt County Sherriff’s Office released the following arrest report from June 3-10. Moreno, Aholibama, 35, Wills Point, Assault causes bodily injury family member.

February 18, 1957 – June 8, 2025 Services for Mr. Danny ‘Pappy’ Elerson, 68, of Phalba, were held Friday, June 13, 2025, at Bartley Funeral Home, Grand Saline, with Steve White officiating.

One down and three to go so far as the Town Hall Meetings in Van Zandt County are concerned. “The commissioners’ court and I have scheduled four Town Hall Meetings for the month of June,” said VZC Judge Andy Reese.