Governor Abbott announces Special Session agenda
On July 9, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation identifying 18 agenda items for the upcoming Special Session that begins at noon on Monday, July 21.
July 2025
DOWNRIGGING: Deadly technique for big fish
My first experience with using downriggers for stripers and hybrid stripers occurred 30 years ago. I was fishing with a very experienced guide that specialized in using downriggers, a very effective method of trolling lures at a specific depth using a heavy metal ball to maintain the proper depth.
Meroney named ‘Outstanding Performer’ at state contest
Band Director and Dual Credit Professor, Grand Saline ISD and Tyler Junior College On Monday, May 26, Justin Meroney of Grand Saline High School performed at the Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest (TSSEC) held in Pflugerville where he earned a first division Gold medal.
Kevin T Searcey
March 14, 1962 – July 7, 2025 Kevin T Searcey was born on March 14, 1962, and passed away on July 7, 2025. He lived in Wills Point.
Mark Thompson appointed to Van Council
Following a closed executive session July 10, the Van City Council voted to appoint Van resident Mark Thompson to serve as the Place #5 city council member. The Place #5 seat had been vacant since Ernie Burns was elected as mayor on May 3 in the city election.
Traffic stop leads to arrest of Rolling Oaks man
Van Zandt County Sheriff Kevin Bridger released the following information to Van Zandt Newspapers L.L.C. July 15 regarding a recent traffic stop and arrest in VZC: “On July 3, 2025, Narcotics Investigators conducted a traffic stop on a Gold Buick in the Rolling Oaks Subdivision that was occupied by...
Bernice Neal Marett
February 1,1929 – July 12,2025 Services for Bernice Neal Marett, 96, of Grand Saline, are scheduled for 2 p.m., Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Bartley Funeral Home, with Bro. Homer Morgan officiating.
Barbara Ann Teel
April 3, 1937 – July 12,2025 Services for Barbara Ann Teel, 88, of Mesquite, were held Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton with Benjamin Neeley officiating. Interment was held in High Cemetery.
Audrey Fisher Worthington Ewalt
November 13,1930 – July 7, 2025 Services for Audrey Fisher Worthington Ewalt, 94, of Grand Saline, were held Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Bartley Funeral Home, with Bro. James Neidholdt and Bro.
Rita ‘Grammy’ Miles
October 9, 1953 – July 9, 2025 Rita ‘Grammy’ Miles, 71, of Grand Saline, passed away on July 9, 2025. She was born October 9, 1953, in Seagraves, Texas, to H.P.