December 2025

Grand Saline Police Department Blotter for the week of Dec. 9-15: Calls for Service 12/9/25 Assist EMS / 307 VZCR 1820 Assist with Fire / 12749 FM 17 Welfare Check / Grand Saline 12/10/25 Welfare Concern/Check / Bradburn Nursing Home Warrant Service / Grand Saline Property Damage / 110 W Frank Public Service / 113 N Green 12/11/25 Disturbance (verbal) / 1638 VZCR 1803 Welfare Concern/Check / 401 N Collier Code/Animal Complaint / 408 N Waldrip Code/Animal Complaint / 1807 W Frank Public Service / 113 N Green Assist Fire Department / FM17/ FM1652 12/12/25 Assist W/Medical Alarm / 602 N Oleander Assist FD W/Lift Assist / 602 N Oleander Animal Complaint / 522 W Patterson 12/13/25 Assist W/Escort / Stadium Dr Assault Family Violence / Grand Saline 12/14/25 Welfare Concern/Check / 325 West Hickory Suicidal Subject / Grand Saline 12/15/25 Assist Fire Department / 202 Collier Assist Fire Department / 1015 High.

In an interview with author Todd Roberts, he discussed a world where employee engagement is at an alarming low. Roberts, a seasoned manager and leadership coach, has stepped up to share his insights through his first book titled ‘How to Be a Great Manager Leader.’ After over 32 years in management, Roberts’ journey from a part-time supervisor to a leadership coach is both inspiring and informative.

Following a lengthy discussion during its regular monthly meeting Dec. 11, the Van City Council approved recommended speed limit adjustments on South Bois D’Arc Street.

Dec. 31: Forney NYE Ball Drop.

The United Daughters of the Confederacy, Confederate Rose Chapter, in Mabank hosted a Wreaths Across America event Dec. 13 at Elm Grove Cemetery in Van Zandt County. Along with presenting several historical Texas Cemetery designations from the State of Texas that their chapter worked on.

April 24, 1940 – December 9, 2025 Services for Hensley Coy Wilson, 85, of Hideaway, were held Friday, December 12, 2025, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton with Pastor Mark Robinson officiating. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service.

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Tom Duke has announced his candidacy for the Republican Party Chair of Van Zandt County, outlining five Core Commitments that will guide his leadership: strengthen our local Republican Party, equip our local leaders, unite around shared principles, recruit the next generation, and protect the integrity of our elections.

Van Zandt Newspapers LLC welcomes all candidates who have signed up to run for a Van Zandt County or a statewide office in the upcoming March 3, 2026, Primary Election to submit a FREE announcement and a photo for publication.

The District 7-4A, Division 2, All-District Football Team released recently includes several members of the Van Vandals. Coach Jared Moffatt’s Vandals finished their 2025 season with an overall record of 7-5, a runner-up finish in District Championship Game.