February 2026

Edgewood Municipal Judge Take action to clear outstanding warrants and avoid arrest, including fee waivers for a limited time. The Edgewood Municipal Court is offering defendants a chance to resolve outstanding Class ‘C’ misdemeanor warrants and traffic citations without fear of arrest or additional penalties during its annual Warrant Resolution campaign.

Early Voting hours and locations were released recently by the Van Zandt County Clerk’s office for the March 3 Republican Party and Democratic Party Primary Election. Early Voting will begin Tuesday, Feb.

For the second time this year, the VZC Commissioners Court has implemented a 30-day burn ban, effective immediately. The unanimous decision was made during the regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court Feb.

susan@vanzandtnews.com The Republican Club of Van Zandt County gathered for its much-anticipated annual fundraising gala, ‘Let Freedom Ring 2026,’ on Feb. 6 at Victory Life Church in Ben Wheeler.

Services for Peggy Jean Swain Burke, 92, of Grand Saline, were held Monday, February 9, 2026, at Bartley Funeral Home, with Bro. Billy Smith and Bro.

August 4, 1966 – February 7, 2026 Funeral services for Marty Joe Henson, 59, of Terrell were held Friday, February 13, 2026, at Round Flat Pentecostal Church in Fruitvale, officiated by Pastor Homer Morgan. Burial followed at Creagleville Cemetery in Fruitvale.

August 1, 1962 – January 27, 2026 Stephen Gene Brown, 63, of Canton passed away on January 27, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 1, 1962, to Roy Gene Brown and Martha Ann Wooten Brown.

March 3, 1950 - December 14, 2025 A Celebration of Life for Barbara Williamson Turner, 75, of Canton, was held Saturday, February 6, 2026, at St. Justin’s Episcopal Church in Canton with Father Marc Dobson officiating.