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State officials have released the identity of the remains of a man found along Interstate 20 in Van Zandt County on Monday, June 14, as Canton resident Joshua Hammond, 39.
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The SPCA of Texas removed 12 dogs from a trailer on a property in Van Zandt County, Texas. The dogs were transported to the SPCA of Texas’ Russell E. Dealey Animal Rescue Center, where they will be examined by medical staff and cared for until they are ready for adoption or placement on a case by case basis.
Read moreVan Zandt County saw 20 newly confirmed or probable COVID-19 cases over the most recent 7-day reporting period, with totals increasing from 4,399 cases by the end of June 3 to 4,419 cases by the end of June 10. According to the Northeast Texas Public Health District, Van Zandt County has had 2,729 confirmed cases and 1,690 probable cases (cases with a COVID-19 positive antigen test) since the pandemic began.
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The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of Aron Vasquez, Jr. June 10, less than a day after posting a request for information on his whereabouts on social media. Vasquez, a 29-year old Van area resident, was wanted for the online solicitation of a minor. Vasquez was booked into the VZC Jail with a $100,000 bond. Photo courtesy of the VZC Jail website
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Revisions to the dress code policy at Van High School were approved in a 5-0 vote June 14 by the Van School Board during their regular monthly meeting.
Read moreThe City of Canton will be a hive of activity July 4 with multiple events running throughout the evening beginning at 5 p.m. Things are scheduled to kick off with a pop-up festival that will include live music in the Canton Town Square Park.
Read moreThe city of Wills Point will once again serve as the central hub for area Juneteenth activities, playing host to one of the largest Juneteenth celebrations in the area June 19.
Read moreThe pandemic shutdown of schools, businesses and places of worship has dragged on 15 months. As masks are peeling off, the blood supply remains in dire straits across North, Central and East Texas. The shortage is described as the worst seen in 30 years, by longtime blood banking professionals.
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