February 2026

March 21, 1930 – February 1, 2026 Funeral services for Vivian Onita Justus Poteet Hollaway, 95, of Wills Point were held on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Wills Point International Outreach Church, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Pastor Mike Williams officiated.

November 15, 1954 – January 28, 2026 Services for Joe Bob Wycough, 71, of Canton, was held Friday, January 30, 2026, at First Baptist Church in Canton with Pastor Mike Roberson officiating. Interment was in Haven of Memories under the direction of Eubank Funeral Home.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com One of the most anticipated days of the school year for coaches, players, parents, and fans took place Feb. 2 as the Texas University Interscholastic League announced its district realignment plan for the next two school years in football, basketball, and volleyball.

Another 40-plus point game for Kara Nixon and another victory for the Martins Mill Lady Mustangs Jan. 28 as they blew past LaPoynor, 82-31.

I have announced my candidacy for reelection as Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, in the March 3, 2026, Republican Primary Election,” said incumbent candidate Herbert Dunn. “As a lifelong resident of Wills Point, I consider it both an honor and a responsibility to serve the community that raised me and entrusted me with this office. I respectfully ask for your continued confidence and support.

Currently serving in the 89th Legislature, Texas Senator Bob Hall represents Senate District 2 and serves as Chairman of the vital Senate Committee on Administration. He is also an influential voting member of the Senate Committees on Finance, Health and Human Services, State Affairs, and Veteran Affairs.

“My name is Ryan Hanson, and I’m running Van Zandt County Pct. 4 Commissioner because I believe local government should be transparent, accountable, well-planned, and responsive to the people it serves,” said Hanson. “If you pay taxes, your voice matters and the government should never operate behind closed doors or without public input.

Christi Craddick was first elected to the Railroad Commission in 2012, and the voters of Texas have given her their endorsement and reelected her in every election since. She was raised in a strong conservative Texas family.

The AARP Driver Safety Program and the Van Zandt County/Sarah Norman Library, located at 317 First Monday Lane (FM 859) in Canton, are sponsoring a driver safety class from noon to 5 p.m.Thursday, Feb. 12.

The Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial is proud to offer opportunities for scholarship(s) to high school seniors whose parents or grandparents were Veterans. This scholarship is a small way to honor the sacrifices that veterans have made for our country and to support the education of their children.