June 2026

October 6, 1962 – June 10, 2026 Regina Louise Mc-Bride has been called home to Heaven after a long and courageous journey marked by faith, Pic - Regina McBride perseverance and love. She passed on June 10, 2026, at the age of 63, surrounded by those she cherished most.

Photos by Faith Caughron .

There will be a full schedule of activities in Canton during the July 4 holiday weekend as the city will not only celebrate the Fourth of July but also America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration. City of Canton Marketing Director and Canton Visitors Bureau Director Austin Melton broke down the holiday schedule of events, scheduled for July 2-5 in conjunction with First Monday Weekend, during the regular monthly meeting of the Canton City Council June 16.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Appointments to various boards received approval June 18 from the Van City Council during its regular monthly meeting. Marcos Dos Santos was unanimously approved by the council members to serve on the city’s Planning and Zoning Board.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in Van Zandt County during the week of June 22. Please remember, work schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure, or other unforeseen issues.

March 9, 1961 – June 12, 2026 Patricia Ann McWilliams, 65, passed away Friday, June 12, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas. She was born on March 9, 1961, in Canton to Olen and Lois (Jenkins) Dorsey.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com For the 17th consecutive year, the Van Zandt County Historical Commission has been recognized for their work by the Texas Historical Commission. During the regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court June 17, VZC Judge Andy Reese announced that the VZC Historical Commission had received the Distinguished Service Award (DSA) for 2025 by the state.

The Republican Club of Van Zandt County (RCVZC) held their monthly meeting June 22 at the Van Zandt Farm Bureau Event Center with 55 people in attendance. RCVZC President Doc Collins called the meeting to order with VZC Judge Andy Reese providing the prayer and all attendees reciting the pledges to the American and Texas Flags.

Lakeside Baptist Church of Canton will be hosting ‘4th of July at the Cross’ beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at the corner of State Highway 64 and Nichols Drive.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Unity among the Republican Party in Van Zandt County and across the state was emphasized during the swearing-in ceremony June 19 for new VZC Republican Party Chairman Tom Duke.