January 2026

Five VZC students named to President’s List

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It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Fall 2025 President’s List. The fall terms run from September to December.

Two WP students named to Fall 2025 Dean’s List

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Angelo State University in San Angelo has announced the students achieving the Dean’s List designation for the 2025 fall semester. To be eligible for the ASU Dean’s List, full-time undergraduate students must maintain a 3.25 or better grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

Edgewood graduate named to SNHU Dean’s List

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Ashley Chaney of Edgewood has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Fall 2025 Dean’s List. The fall terms run from September to December.

VZCHC ready for 2026 after finishing 2025 on positive note

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Van Zandt County Historical Commission Publicity Chair The Van Zandt County Historical Commission (VZCHC) finished 2025 on a high note, with a busy December and plans for an even more productive 2026.
Van Zandt County Historical Commission (VZCHC) Chairman Elvis Allen spoke to the Leadership VZC group Dec. 18 about the history of VZC. Courtesy photos

Francisco Aguilar Sierra

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October 4, 1969 -December 24, 2025 Mass of Christian Burial services for Francisco Aguilar Sierra, 56, of Grand Saline, were held Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at St. Celestine Catholic Church, with Father Michael Ledesma officiating.

Sue Huddle

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February 7, 1943 -December 27, 2025 Services for Sue Huddle, 82, of Canton, were held Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Eubank Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Roberson and Bro.
Sue Huddle

Sandra Kay Streeter

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December 19, 1948 -December 17, 2025 Sandra Kay Streeter, of Blackfoot, Idaho, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025, in Idaho Falls, Idaho at the age of 76, following a brief but acute battle with cancer. Sandra was born on December 19, 1948, in Dallas, the daughter of Winnie Fae Stevens and Thomas Walter Taylor.

Certified list of Democratic, Republican candidates released

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davidb@vanzandtnews.com A certified list of Democratic Party and Republican Party candidates seeking office in Van Zandt County for the March 3 Primary Election was recently released by VZC Elections Administrator Shannon Maddox.

MMHS Robotics Team shines at Texas BEST Championship

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susan@vanzandtnews.com The Martins Mill High School Robotics Team made a remarkable impression at the Texas BEST Robotics Championship held from December 10-13, 2025, at Fair Park Coliseum and the Briscoe Carpenter Livestock Center in Dallas.
Once again, the Martins Mill High School Robotics Team shined bright at a statewide competition during the Texas BEST Robotics Championships held Dec. 10-13 in Dallas. The BEST (Boosting Engineering, Science, and Technology) competition began in 1993 inspired by Texas Instruments engineers who wanted to engage high school students in robotics. The team was under the mentorship of Marvin Shaw. Courtesy photo