September 2025
Save the date for shopping
Texas Star Quilters Guild Board of Directors Member When the Texas Star Quilters Guild put out the call for all quilters to enter this year’s annual Quilt Show, we were hoping to have a lot of entries.
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The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Sept. 1-9.
Vandals, Eagles only remaining unbeaten VZC football teams
davidb@vanzandtnews.com After two weeks of non-district action, the Van Vandals and the Canton Eagles are the only Van Zandt County varsity football teams with 2-0 records.
Stefani Curtis of Wills Point wins Football Contest #2
With a winning percentage of 92, Stefani Curtis is the winner of Football Contest No. 2 in the Van Zandt News.
Cancer survivor to share inspiring story at FUMC in Grand Saline Sept. 20
The First United Methodist Church of Grand Saline invites the community and healthcare professionals to an unforgettable day with cancer survivor Shelly Dickerson on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 10 a.m.
New librarian introduced during Van Council meeting
During their regular monthly meeting Sept. 4, Van Interim City Manager Jeff Hudgens announced to the Van City Council that Sannie Duran will take over as the new librarian for the Van Community Library.
Speakers announced for Constitution Day program Sept. 17
Republican Club of Van Zandt County Vice-President Speakers for the Constitution Day program scheduled for noon Wednesday, Sept. 17 in Van Zandt County have been announced.
Jason Lane Lopez
January 23, 1972 – September 5, 2025 Memorial services for Jason Lane Lopez, 53, of Wills Point were held Friday, September 12, 2025, at Hiett’s Ly-Brand Funeral Home in Wills Point. The family received friends one hour prior to service time.