June 2026

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

Body 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.

Body “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.

Body 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.

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Body 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.

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

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.