Fruitvale High School Class of 2026 celebrated
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The Fruitvale High School Graduating Class of 2026 held its graduation ceremony on May 22 at the FHS Auditorium with 24 seniors receiving their diplomas.
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VHS graduates 179 seniors during ceremony May 22
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davidb@vanzandtnews.com Weather turned out not to be an issue on May 22 as partly cloudy skies greeted those in attendance for the Van High School Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony at Van’s Memorial Stadium.
Van EDC preparing for annual ‘June Jamboree’ promotion
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City of Van Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Executive Director Tammy Weidman recently announced plans for the annual ‘June Jamboree Shop Van’ promotion.
MMHS holds graduation ceremony in gymnasium May 21
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davidb@vanzandtnews.com A total of 32 graduates walked across the stage to receive their diplomas May 21 during the Martins Mill High School Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony at O’Neal Weaver Gymnasium.
New youth scavenger hunt project introduced
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davidb@vanzandtnews.com Representatives from the Van Zandt County Historical Commission were the guest speakers during the Canton Lions Club Luncheon May 20 at the Van Zandt Country Club.
Linda Sides
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July 23, 1943 – May 22, 2026 Services for Linda Sides, 82, of Canton, were held Friday, May 22, 2026, at Eubank Funeral Home with Dr. Mark Moore officiating.
Drainage issues at VZC Veterans Memorial discussed
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davidb@vanzandtnews.com At the conclusion of their regular meeting May 20, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court held a workshop session to discuss two items. The first workshop item concerned drainage issues at the VZC Veterans Memorial facility in Canton.
Honor and Remember flag presented during program
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davidb@vanzandtnews.com United States Army Retired Col. Daniel Whitney served as the guest speaker May 25 during the Annual Memorial Day Program at the Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial in Canton before a large turnout.
Seven aviation scholarship funds awarded in VZC
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The aircraft maintenance hangar at Tailwind Air Park in Edgewood, located four miles north of Canton, provided a fitting aviation backdrop May 16 for the third annual Tailwind Air Park Community Aviation Scholarship Award Ceremony where seven aspiring aviation professionals were...
EHS student receives NET RMA scholarship
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Edgewood High School senior Hallie Erwin is among the recipients of the North East Texas Regional Mobility Authority’s (NET RMA) 2026 Linda Thomas Memorial Safe Driving Scholarship, which recognizes Northeast Texas students promoting roadway safety awareness through essays and...
