April 2026

Candidates in all four upcoming Republican Party Runoff Elections in Van Zandt County are scheduled to participate in a Political Forum scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, April 27, at the VZC Farm Bureau Event Center located at 220 Burnett Trail in Canton.

Leadership is not easy. Athletics and the game of life are more alike than we sometimes realize.

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davidb@vanzandtnews.com Teachers of the Year and Students of the Year for the 202526 school year at Grand Saline ISD were recognized during the Quarterly Grand Saline Chamber of Commerce Luncheon April 10 at the Grand Saline Chamber Pavilion.

August 4, 1955 - April 7, 2026 Dwight Alton Brimer passed on April 7, 2026, at the age of 70 surrounded by his loving family. Dwight was born on August 4, 1955, to Kennith and Bettie Brimer in Dallas.

1928 – 2026 Kenneth Wayne Yancey, 97, went home to his reward on April 11, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Montie Charlie Yancey and Bertha Lee ‘Speck’ Morris Yancey; his beloved wife, Mattie Kathleen R.

Temperatures are already on the rise, and blazing East Texas temperatures will be here before you know it. The best way to deal with air conditioning issues is to prevent them before they start.

Dear Editor April is National Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month. It is a time dedicated to raising awareness, promoting compassion, and strengthening our commitment to the most vulnerable among us.

August 5, 1948 – April 1, 2026 Funeral services for Karen S. Davis, 77, of Houston, Texas, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Russell Memorial Methodist Church with Pastor Brandon Bachtel officiating.

June 19, 1967 – March 31, 2026 Services for Tanya Reina Watkins, 58, of Van were held Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton with Bro. John Mark Robinson officiating.