November 2025

GSHS honors Veterans with special ceremony Nov. 11

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susan@vanzandtnews.com On Nov. 11, Grand Saline High School proudly held its annual Veterans Day program to honor the brave men and women who have served in the military.
Photo by Susan Harris

Curry, Lenz file for March 2026 Primary Election

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According to Van Zandt County Republican Party Chairman Lance Lenz, two candidates have filed to run in the upcoming March 2026 Primary Election in VZC. VZC Criminal District Attorney Tonda Curry and Lenz have filed for re-election, as of Tuesday, Nov.

Texas Star Quilters Guild event successful

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Texas Star Quilters Guild, Van Zandt County It’s been said it takes a village to raise a child and it takes a community to support a charity. Hundreds of people came through the doors at the Parish Hall at St.
Quilts of Valor were presented to three Van Zandt County Veterans during the recent Texas Star Quilters Guild in Canton. The recipients included Navy Veteran Ken Looney, Air Force Veteran Will Mathers, and Army Veteran Bill Looney. Courtesy photo

Annual Veterans Day Program held on cool, windy day

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Windy weather conditions did not keep many people away as a strong turnout was on hand Nov. 11 for the Annual Veterans Day Program held at the Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial in Canton.
Photo by Faith Caughron

Monroe Reich

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December 22, 1939 – November 8, 2025 Services for Mr. Monroe Reich, 85, of Grand Saline, were held Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Bartley Funeral Home with Rev.

Earnie Lynn Copeland

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June 29, 1950 – November 2, 2025 Earnie Copeland, 75, of Hawkins passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at his home. Earnie Lynn Copeland was born on June 29, 1950, in Midland to Austin Earnie Copeland and Vilma Lucille O’Neal Copeland.

Jimmy Hunter

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December 6, 1959 – November 7, 2025 Jimmy Hunter passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025, in Kaufman, Texas. He was born on December 6, 1959, in Tarrant County, Texas, to parents Bobby Joe Hunter and Bobbie Irene Ferguson Hunter.