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Mixed results for VZC football teams on Friday the 13th

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Some football teams in Van Zandt County moved closer to a berth in post-season play while others will have to sweat things out over the final two or three regular season games to see where they will be standing at the end of the 2023 campaign.
Captains for the Canton Eagles (white uniforms) and the Bullard Panthers met at the center of the field for the opening coin toss prior to their Oct. 13 District 8-4A, Division 2, contest at Bullard. Representing the Eagles were left to right, Justus Petree (14), Jesse Hipp (13), Collin Campuzano (20), and Jonathan Berry (54). The Eagles lost a heartbreaking 28-21 decision to the Panthers. Photo by Lianna Reid

First ever VZC Civil Assistant DA introduced

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Van Zandt County Criminal District Attorney Tonda Curry introduced the newest VZC employee to the VZC Commissioners Court during its regular meeting Oct. 11.
Shannon Barber (right) was introduced as Van Zandt County’s first Civil Assistant District Attorney during the Oct. 11 regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court. Barber was introduced by VZC Criminal District Attorney Tonda Curry. Photo by David Barber

More ‘Fall Festival’ events scheduled this month

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A busy month of October continues in Van Zandt with more ‘Fall Festival’ activities on the horizon including the following events: Van Oil Festival The annual Van Oil Festival is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.