October 2025

Jimmy Wayne O’Neill

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November 21, 1956 – October 14, 2025 Jimmy Wayne O’Neill, 68, of Ben Wheeler passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 21, 1956, to Aline and J.H.
Jimmy Wayne O’Neill

VZC jury returns verdict of guilty against Edgewood man

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According to information released by Van Zandt County Criminal District Attorney Tonda Curry, a Van Zandt County jury returned a verdict of guilty, convicting Jeremy Treadway, 40, of Edgewood, of Indecency with a Child by sexual contact.

Early voting underway

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Early Voting for the Nov. 4 General Election began Oct.

VZC Commissioners implement burn ban

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davidb@vanzandtnews.com During the regular meeting of the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court Oct. 22, the court approved the implementation of a burn ban to take effect immediately.
Van Zandt County Deputy Fire Marshal Andrew Rapp discussed the need for a burn ban during the regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners’ Court Oct. 22. Following Rapp’s presentation, the commissioners’ court voted 3-0, with one abstention, to implement an immediate burn ban for VZC. Photo by David Barber

Weather forecast forced changes in VZC football schedules

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davidb@vanzandtnews.com Mother Nature played a role in the Friday, Oct. 24 scheduling for all Van Zandt County football teams as the varsity games were played Thursday, Oct. 23, as heavy rain and lightning was expected to move into the area.
Van Vandal running back Da’Quavion Williams (0) races up the middle on a touchdown run Oct. 17 against the Gilmer Buckeyes. Williams finished with 197 yards rushing on 27 carries and three touchdowns as the Vandals registered an important 48-38 district victory at home. Van played at Pittsburg Oct. 23, a day earlier than scheduled, due to anticipated inclement weather moving in. Photo by Jillian Veader, V8R Photography