September 2025

Constitution Day celebrated Sept. 17 on the VZC Courthouse steps

7 months ago By David Barber

davidb@vanzandtnews.com A good crowd was on hand on a warm day for the annual Constitution Day observance on the northside steps of the Van Zandt County Courthouse in Canton held at noon Sept. 17. The event was sponsored by the Republican Club of VZC.

Winners of the student Art Contest and Essay Contest sponsored by the Republican Club of Van Zandt County were recognized Sept. 17 during the Constitution Day Observance program held on the northside steps of the VZC Courthouse. The winners were left to right, Gideon Irving, Gabriel Irving, Olivia Thomas, Casey Kennedy, Izabella Torres, Mercy Rain Jenkins, Madisyn Hensiek, and Kylee Branton Photo by David Barber

‘Bells Across America’ ceremony held on courthouse steps

7 months ago By David Barber

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Following the Constitution Day ceremony held on the northside steps of the Van Zandt County Courthouse Sept. 17 by the Republican Club of VZC earlier in the day, the Neches River Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) later in the afternoon held its ‘Bells Across America’ recognition of the special day.

Several were in attendance for the ‘Bells Across America’ ceremony Sept. 17 on the westside of the Van Zandt County Courthouse joined in to ring the bells at exactly 3 p.m. marking the time that the United States Constitution was signed 238 years ago on Constitution Day. The ceremony was sponsored by the Neches River Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Photos by David Barber

National 4-H Week proclaimed by commissioners

7 months ago By David Barber

davidb@vanzandtnews.com The week of Oct. 5 was officially proclaimed by the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court as National 4-H Week during their special called meeting Sept.

National FFA Week was recognized by the Van Zandt County Commissioners’ Court during its special called meeting Sept. 18. The members of the VZC 4-H club were introduced by VZC Texas A&M AgriLife’s Leon Watson and VZC 4-H Club President Harper Ellis, who read the proclamation prior to unanimous approval by the commissioners’ court. Photo by David Barber

Van High School Homecoming

7 months ago By News Staff

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The 2025 Van High School Homecoming Queen and King were named during pregame ceremonies Sept. 26 at Van’s Memorial Stadium prior to kickoff between the Van Vandals and the Brownsboro Bears at Van’s Memorial Stadium. VHS Homecoming Queen nominees included Kailyn Allison, Averi Crouch, Bree Plunk, Larsen Plunk, and Payton McKinney. VHS Homecoming King nominees included Connor Ammons, Karter Broyles, Weston Proctor, Guado Sanchez, and Lane Weems. Photo by Jillian Veader, V8R Photography

Fruitvale High School Homecoming

7 months ago By News Staff

Fruitvale High School crowned its 2025 Homecoming Queen and King during special ceremonies Sept. 18. Camila Marques-Torres was named as the Homecoming Queen and Cayden Good was selected as the Homecoming King. The Homecoming Court at Fruitvale High School was announced during special Homecoming ceremonies Sept. 18. The court included Elijah Talasek and Raynee Browning, Freshman Baron and Baroness; William Goforth and Caelynn Shiels, Sophomore Duke and Duchess; Connor Shields and Hollie Carver, Junior Prince and Princess; Garrett Thompson, Cayden Good, Cade Callaway, and Wyatt Powers, Senior King Nominees; and Camila Marquez-Torres,

Public hearing on proposed tax rate set for Monday

7 months ago By News Staff

A special meeting of the Van Zandt County Commissioners’ Court has been scheduled for 9 a.m. Monday, Sept.

Anna Beth Bowman

7 months ago By News Staff

August 10, 1938-September 18, 2025 Anna Beth Bowman was born August 10, 1938, in Canton to William and Nettie Jacobs and passed away surrounded by her loved ones, on September 18, 2025, at home in Hurst. She attended Canton ISD schools until she married and started her family with her husband, Kenneth Johnson.