Cara Lynn Cox
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October 21, 1970 – July 1, 2025 Cara Lynn Cox, 54, of Terrell passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Dallas. She was born on October 21, 1970, in Longview.
July 2025
Letter to the Editor
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Dear Editor, Hello, my name is Alexander Reybok. I am a Boy Scout in Van Zandt County.
Andrews Behavioral Health seeking public input
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Andrews Behavioral Health invites residents across five East Texas counties to participate in an important Community Mental Health Needs Assessment Survey.
FROM THE BLEACHERS
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Thinking about when I served underneath a legendary administrator, I was reminded of the leadership and guidance I received.
Merlin Edwin Westbrook
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April 20, 1937 – June 23, 2025 Merlin Edwin Westbrook, 88, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025, in Terrell. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Merlin lived a life marked by service, dedication, and quiet strength.
Suzanne ‘Suzy’ Birdwell
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April 16, 1955 – June 11, 2025 Suzanne ‘Suzy’ Birdwell, 70, of Wills Point passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Suzanne Elise Birdwell was born on April 16, 1955, in Dallas to Eugene Fields Birdwell and Helen Earl Curtis Birdwell.
Robert ‘Bob’ Samuel Brooks, Jr.
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September 27, 1946 – July 6, 2025 Robert ‘Bob’ Samuel Brooks, Jr., 78, of Hideaway passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025, in Tyler. Bob was born on September 27, 1946, in Dallas to Robert Samuel Brooks, Sr.
CASA for Kids seeking volunteers
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susan@vanzandtnews.com In Van Zandt County, the need for compassionate volunteers to support abused and neglected children is growing. Currently, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) for Kids of East Texas is facing a critical challenge.
TFFC holds soft opening in Athens
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Tim Ball Correspondent The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) held a soft opening in Athens on Saturday, June 28.
