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Vandals looking for 2-0 start in district play as they visit VZC rival Canton Sept. 30

3 years ago By News Staff

Vandals outlast Brownsboro to open district play at home Sept. 23, 41-21

3 years ago By News Staff

DAVID BARBER

Sports Correspondent

Breaking a two-game losing streak, the Van Vandals could not have picked a better time to get back in the win column as they broke open a tight game at halftime and raced past the Brownsboro Bears, 41-21, in the District 8-4A, Division 2, opener for both teams Sept. 23 at Van’s Memorial Stadium.

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3 years ago By News Staff

The Captain James Burleson Chapter, National Society United States Daughters of 1812 and the James Pinckney Henderson Chapter, Daughters of the Republic of Texas, will hold a grave marking ceremony for Private James Rice. Veteran of the War of 1812 and Citizen of the Republic of Texas, in Elm Grove Cemetery, County Road 2708, Van Zandt County, Texas at 2 p.m.

Emergency declaration for storm repairs approved

3 years ago By David Barber

davidb@vanzandtnews.com An emergency was declared for fiscal year 2023 by the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court during a called special session Sept. 19 regarding repairs to the VZC Courthouse roof as a result of heavy rainfall on Aug. 22.

High speed pursuit from Garland ends near Van

3 years ago By Staff Reports

Van Zandt County Sheriff Joe Carter confirmed that a high-speed pursuit from Garland ended in the Van area Sept. 21.

A high-speed chase that began in Dallas County and occasionally reached speeds of more than 100 miles per hour came to an end one mile from the FM 314 exit along Interstate 20 during the early afternoon hours of Sept. 21. Law enforcement officials noted that the incident was still under investigation as of press time. Photo by Nick Gibbons/The County Eagle

Beekeeping a lifelong dream for Canton resident

3 years ago By David Barber

davidb@vanzandtnews.com For Ernie McCoulskey of Canton, the thought of becoming a beekeeper did not come overnight. “I first got the bug about these bees when I was seven or eight years old,” said the 65-year old beekeeper.

Ernie McCoulskey of Canton currently takes care of around 10 hives on his property. Each hive could have as many as 50,000 to 60,000 bees, especially during the springtime. Courtesy photo

Former Van council member calls for resignation of current member

3 years ago By David Barber

Former Van City Councilman Ryan Hanson called for the resignation of current council member Charles Ryan during the Sept. 8 regular monthly meeting of the council.

Former Van City Council member Ryan Hanson called for the resignation of current Van City Council member Charles Ryan during the Sept. 8 regular monthly meeting of the Van City Council. The council did not respond to Hanson’s remarks. Photo by David Barber

First Baptist to host marriage conference

3 years ago By News Staff

First Baptist Church of Canton will host the Resist the Drift marriage conference from Focus on the Family. “Many couples have a good marriage but often feel they’re drifting apart,” Pastor Mike Roberson says. “Resist the Drift helps couples recognize those areas where they feel disconnected and then gives them action steps to rebuild the connection and strengthen their marriage.”