September 2026

Mayor Ernie Burns signed a Proclamation declaring Tuesday, October 6, 2026, as National Night Out. He encouraged Van residents to come together with local law enforcement to help build a safer, more caring community.

On Tuesday, September 15, family and friends gathered at The Farmhouse in Van to celebrate a very special milestone, Victoria Tankersley’s 85th birthday. For more than six decades, Ms.

A physical altercation involving a member of the Wills Point Education Foundation Board of Directors and at least one member of the Wills Point ISD Board of Trustees resulted in a series of special called sessions over the past week by both organizations.

1935-2026 Johnny Wilburn Brandon, 83 of Canton Texas, was born In Troup Texas on November 21, 1935 to Rev. Curtis and Effie Brandon.

The right foods and beverages fuel the body and provide the nutrients necessary to maintain health. But it’s worth noting that the foods a person enjoys during much of their life may not be ideal for them as they age.

The Van ISD, J.E. Rhodes and Middle School announced it will operate the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2026-2027 school year.

The main Early Voting location has moved to the new Courthouse Annex, 1900 N. Trade Days Blvd., Canton (the old Paul Michael building). The new location is next to the Taco Shack, in front of Mill Creek RV Park and across the street from Taco Bell.

The Canton Eaglettes opened District 15-4A play in impressive fashion Sept. 8, easily dismissing an Athens program that narrowly missed out on postseason play last season.

The Edgewood Lady Dogs had their hands full this week, officially opening District 15-3A play against a Eustace program currently ranked second overall in the 3A division according to the most recent Texas Girls Coaches Association Weekly Poll.

With his prediction in the ‘tie-breaker’ game, Glenn Mc-Neill Jr. of Wills Point is the winner of Football Contest #2 in the Van Zandt News.