March 2026

susan@vanzandtnews.com During an energetic Election Watch Party on March 3 at the Blackwell House in Canton, Republican Club of Van Zandt County (RCVZC) President Doc Collins shared his insights and reflections on the recent Republican Primary Election results.

Neches River Chapter, NSDAR Publicity Chair Ignatius Nathan Gann left his family’s farm in Halifax County, Virginia to fight for freedom. He was 17 years old.

The Van Zandt County Genealogy Society is having a free beginners’ workshop on March 28 from 2-4 p.m. at the VZC/Sarah Norman Library located at 317 First Monday Lane (FM 859) in Canton.

Grand Sakube Police Department Blotter for the week of March 10-16: Calls for Service 3/10/26 Warrant Service / Grand Saline Warrant Service / Grand Saline Accident / 110 W Garland Suspicious Activity / 1118 W Frank Code/Animal Complaint / Grand Saline Assault Family Violence / Grand Saline Harassment / Grand Saline Code/Animal Complaint / 1000 W High Vehicle Crash / Main/Garland 3/11/26 Assist Other Agency / 801 Hwy 110 3/13/26 Welfare Concern/Check / W Ward Assist Fire Department / N Naid Funeral Escort / Grand Saline 3/14/26 Assist Fire Department / 8213 FM1255 Assist EMS / 200 VZ 1824 3/15/26 Alarm Call / 400 W Stadium Assist Fire Department / Hiram/ Hickory Suspicious Person / Stadium/ Waldrip Gunshots / 200 N Waldrip Welfare Concern/Check / 613 N Norman Child Custody Matter / Grand Saline 3/16/26 Mentally Ill Subject / Grand Saline Assist EMS / Country Trails.

Van Police Department Blotter for the week of March 10-16: Calls for Service 03/10/26 Theft / 109 N Maple, Van, Tx Fire / 310 Hummingbird, Van, Tx City Ordinance Violation / Follow Up Investigation / 110 W Main St (Donut Shop), Van, Tx Traffic Accident / VZCR 1514, Van, TX Agency Assist - Ems / 1514 VZCR Van, Tx Investigation / 207 Stadium, Van, Tx Agency Assist - Law Enforcement / 335 VZCR 1311, Van, Tx Animal Call / 189 North Oak Street, Van, Tx 03/11/26 Traffic Accident / IH20 W 543, Van, TX Traffic Accident / IH20 EB - 541, Van, Tx Juvenile Transport / 113 W Main, Van, Tx Information / 592, 592, Van, Tx Traffic Accident / IH20 EB Mm 544, Van, Tx Assistance / IH20 WB MM 536, Van, Tx Agency Assist - Law Enforcement / IH20 EB MM 536, Van, Tx 03/12/26 Abandoned Vehicle / 133 F.M. 314, Van, Tx Fraud / 113 W.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from March 10-17. Damuth, David Dan, 50, Canton, VIOLATION OF BOND/PROTECTIVE ORDER, Ruhter, Curtis Wayne, 42, Grand Saline, AGGRAVATED ASSAULT WITHADEADLYWEAPON.

At its March 9 regular monthly meeting, the Edgewood City Council moved swiftly through a slate of 10 agenda items, adopting each by a 4-0 vote. Mayor Steve Steadham, joined by councilmembers Charlie Crabb, Inez Goggans, Ruby Smith and Louis Dunn, presided over a session that ran approximately 45 minutes at Edgewood City Hall.

Grand Saline Chamber of Commerce Executive Director As we approach the end of the school year, the Grand Saline Chamber of Com- merce is excited to host our ‘Teacher of the Year Luncheon’ at noon on Friday, April 10, at the Chamber Pavilion to honor the outstanding educators who make a difference in the lives of our students every day.

Planning for the 10th Annual Van Freedom Boom celebration received a monetary boost during the March 12 regular monthly meeting of the Van City Council. Republic Services Municipal Services Manager Gene Keenon of Kilgore was in attendance to announce that the city’s sanitation company was presenting a donation check totaling $1,500.00 to the City of Van to be used in their preparations for the June 27 event at McMillan Park.

The Edom Historical Society will be meeting from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at the Edom Museum.