June 2026

Following their closed executive session at the conclusion of their regular monthly meeting May 18, the Van School Board announced personnel resignations and recommendations.

Columnist I’ve been a devout hunter and eater of wild pork for a long, long time. I’ve pursued wild porkers in remote river bottoms of East Texas and the brush country of South Texas and just about everywhere in between.

“In 1994, I volunteered for the Navy,” recalled Ginger Pickett of Canton. “I talked to some of my friends and most of them were stationed in one place and I really wanted to see the world.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from June 2-9. Droby, Dylan Colton, 27, Mabank, DWI W/OPEN ALCOHOL CONTAINER.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Retired Texas Ranger and Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) trooper Kenny Ray of Grand Saline delivered a power-point presentation on ‘Your Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)’ to those in attendance June 3 during the weekly Canton Lions Club Luncheon at Van Zandt...

During a workshop session as part of their regular meeting June 3, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court discussed the possibility of VZC being involved in a new County Assistance District Tax program being offered through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com During their regular meeting June 3, the Van Zandt County Commissioners’ Court unanimously approved Flag Day and National Flag Week Proclamations.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com A presentation on Martins Mill High School’s involvement in the Region VII Education Advising Framework program highlighted the regular monthly meeting of the Martins Mill School Board June 9.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Two Van Zandt County employees were recognized for their years of service in VZC during the regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court June 3.

1939-2026 Betty Jo (Pratt) Brown, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, rancher, and dedicated public servant, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of faith, family, public service, and principled leadership. She was 86 years old.