August 2026

Body Championship teams are not built because everyone thinks alike. They are built because people with different experiences, personalities, skills and perspectives learn to work together toward a common goal.

Body The Van Lady Vandal volleyball program rolled out the red carpet to some of the top programs in the area last week, hitting the court six times over a three-day span as part of their annual home tournament.

Body The Texas Education Agency announced its preliminary financial ratings for school districts and charter schools across the state earlier this month.

Body The winner of Football Contest No. 1 in the Van Zandt News will be announced in the Sunday, Sept.

Body Local entertainer Mike Corry brought his dinosaur-themed magic show to Sharon’s Place, where more than two dozen special needs adults had a great time, watching him perform and participating as well.

Body It’s hard to believe, but summer break has come to an end, and many East Texas schools are already back in session. As students return to classrooms, they’re also returning to school-issued devices, apps, social media and other online tools.

Body One person was killed in a two-vehicle wreck in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Aug. 25 in Canton.

Body You don’t need an old outdoor writer (me) to remind you of the current heat wave we are all enduring. But cooler weather is just around the corner and falling leaves and frosty mornings will once again arrive.

Body A retired former Kaufman County Judge was chosen to oversee the appeal of Kar- melo Anthony for his recent murder conviction. Visiting Judge Sid Harle recused Collin County District Judge John Roach, who oversaw Anthony’s murder trial in June 2026.

Body TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION Amidst mounting public outcry, the federal government last week halted construction of border barriers through state park property in far West Texas, The Texas Tribune reported.