News
Early Voting for the Van Zandt County Republican Party and Democratic Party Runoff Elections scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, ended Friday, May 22, according to…
The Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial Board of Directors recently released information about the 2026 Memorial Day Program scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, May…
According to a press release from Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Department Captain Brandon Kilpatrick, a suspect was arrested following a standoff in the Wills…
EDITOR’S NOTE: Meet Our Veterans columnist Phil Smith recently interviewed Wills Point Army Veteran Jeff Long about his military service inside the United…
Sports
The Grand Saline Indians are one win away from a trip to the Class 3A State Softball Championship Game with an overall record of 32-10. To get to the state…
Jett Taylor of Grand Saline placed in two different events during the recent Class 3A State Track Meet in Austin.Taylor, who played quarterback in Grand Saline…
The Brantley Team at Re/Max Landmark in Canton has announced that the Fourth Annual Miracle Madness Basketball Tournament is scheduled for 8 a.m. Saturday,…
Several Van Zandt County varsity softball teams opened post-season play recently with matchups in the bi-district round of the state softball playoffs.The…
Columns
Leadership is not easy. Athletics and the game of life are more alike than we sometimes realize.Just when you think you have everything lined out, the game…
Dear EditorApril is National Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month. It is a time dedicated to raising awareness, promoting compassion, and strengthening our…
Temperatures are already on the rise, and blazing East Texas temperatures will be here before you know it.The best way to deal with air conditioning issues is…
STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTSTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton called for Gov. Greg Abbott to remove acting state comptroller Kelly Hancock, calling him an “…
Lifestyle
davidb@vanzandtnews.com Teachers of the Year and Students of the Year for the 202526 school year at Grand Saline ISD were recognized during the Quarterly Grand…
The prevalence of obesity among adults 60 and older is significant. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 39 percent of adults 60 and…
Aging and change go hand in hand. Physical changes associated with aging, such as graying hair or reduced muscle mass, may garner the most attention. But…
Exercise is an important component of healthy living at any age. Physical activity helps to maintain a healthy body weight and offers mental benefits like…
Obituaries
March 28, 1930-April 24, 2026Fred A. Banning was born in Des Moines, Iowa, to Joseph Lester and Pauline Doyle Banning, the fifth of six children. His dad…
February 16, 1928-April 24, 2026Bette Fletcher Baker passed on April 24, 2026, at the age of 98. She was born on February 26, 1928, in Mexia to B.Y. and…
May 29, 1957 - April 16, 2026I know this is poor timing as I was hoping to see how WWIII plays out, but on Friday April 17th, I died. Don’t worry, went out on…
July 18, 1981 – March 8, 2026Ashley Ann Silverman, 44, passed away at her home from ovarian cancer in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, March 8, 2026.At her bedside…