August 2026

Body The Texas Historical Commission (THC) announced grant recipients for Round 14 of the nationally recognized Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program (THCPP) at its July 31 quarterly meeting in San Angelo.

Body Republican Club of Van Zandt County August Meeting Club President Dr.

Body South Van Zandt Fire Department (SVZFD) responded to a grass fire that burned 30 acres on Tuesday, Aug. 18.

Body The Edom Historical Society is now accepting orders for memorial bricks as part of a fundraising effort to support the Edom Historical Museum. For a $100 donation, individuals may purchase an engraved brick honoring a family, loved one, or anyone they wish to remember.

Body Texas State Comptroller Don Huffines issued a press release August 12, announcing that his office would be sending local governments $1.4 billion in sales tax allocations for the month, an increase of 13.

Body The Van Zandt County Commissioners Court switched gears from its recent focus on establishing a budget for the 2026-'27 fiscal year during its most recent regularly scheduled session August 12, discussing a series of items related to the November 2026 election.

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Body The Van Texas EDC, Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Ernie Burns and many members of the community came together on Wednesday, August 5th to celebrate with Kevin and Jeaneane Lilly on the opening of their 23rd location in East Texas at 1070 S. Oak St. Van, Texas.

Body Students and families are getting ready for another school year around Van Zandt County. Canton, Edgewood, Fruitvale, Grand Saline, Martins Mill, Van and Wills Point all head back to the classroom this week as the 2026-27 school year gets underway.

Body What does it take to change our world? One answer is more people like Tom Luce. Many Texans may never have heard of Tom.