October 2025

Body One of the hardest realities in both business and athletics is knowing when to change direction. Markets shift, customer needs evolve, and strategies that once produced results suddenly stall.

Body EDITOR’S NOTE: This article first appeared in the Washington Examiner. “Families will be hurt.

Body About the government shutdown: The thing that Democrats wanted was to negotiate for better health care insurance for citizens. Republicans left.

Body Over the past few weeks, I’ve been reflecting on the life and influence of Charlie Kirk and the impact he made inspiring young people across America. He often said, “I want to be remembered for courage for my faith.

Body Edgewood ISD Superintendent Scott Tyner and Canton ISD Superintendent Brian Nichols released a joint statement Oct. 7 through their school district FACEBOOK pages regarding a student threat made toward the school districts.

Body Sheri Raylynn Roach, 47, of Grand Saline was arrested Oct. 3 on a Van Zandt County Grand July indictment charging her with misapplication of fiduciary property, a State Jail Felony, according to information released by VZC Criminal District Attorney Tonda Curry.

Body Following the approval of their proposed tax rate for 2025 Sept. 29, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court agreed to adopt the VZC budget for fiscal year 2026 during another special called meeting Oct. 3.

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Body The public is invited to a reception honoring the 2024-2025 Van ISD Faculty and Staff Hall of Fame Inductees scheduled for Friday, Oct. 17 from 4:30-6 p.m. at the Van High School Cafeteria located at 985 North Maple Street.