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COVID-19 bests consecutive game streak

4 years ago By From Staff Reports

David Barber just celebrated his 39 anniversary with the newspapers in Van Zandt County on Aug. 10. And he was looking forward to covering the 2021 season opener of the Van Vandals last Friday night in Palestine.

Constitutional Amendment propositions released

4 years ago By Britne Hammons

Proposed constitutional amendments are voted on in the November election after each legislative session. This year the election date will be November 2, 2021.

Nine transported to hospital following three-vehicle accident

4 years ago By From Staff Reports

Traffic along Interstate 20 just west of Farm-to-Market 429 was brought to a halt Aug. 28 following a three-vehicle accident that ultimately resulted in multiple people being airlifted from the scene.

A three-vehicle accident on Interstate 20 resulted in nine people being transported to area hospitals with varying injuries Aug. 28. The Texas Department of Public Safety, Elmo Fire Department, College Mound Fire Department, Terrell Volunteer Fire Department and CareFlite were among those that responded to the accident. Photo courtesy of Elmo Fire Department FB page

SKY HIGH

4 years ago By News Staff

Bailey Brooks skies high above the net to deliver a kill against the Nevada Community Braves Aug. 19.

Lady Dogs finish as tournament runners-up

4 years ago By David Kapitan

The Edgewood Lady Dogs stayed close to home last week, making the short trek to Wills Point Aug. 19 and Aug.

Sophomores Gracie Cates (12) and Brilee Ditto (3) celebrate after an Edgewood point during the team’s run at the Hardman-Watson Tournament in Wills Point. Photo by David Kapitan

Lady Vandals continue tournament play

4 years ago By David Kapitan

The Lady Vandal volleyball program rolled out the red carpet last weekend, welcoming teams from Lindale, White Oak, Mineola, Kilgore, Cumby, Bullard, Lone Oak, Timpson, New Boston, Mt. Pleasant and Carthage to Van for their annual home tournament.

Bella Thompson delivers an acrobatic set during Van’s pool play sweep over the Cumby Lady Trojans. Thompson would play a key role in the victory, finishing with a match-high 10 kills. Photo by David Kapitan

Canton Eaglettes outduel Rusk, win in five

4 years ago By David Kapitan

The Canton Eaglettes had to put in some extra time on the court last week, clashing with a talented Rusk squad that finished last season with a trip to the playoffs. Canton would ultimately prevail in the show down, storming back from a sluggish start to claim a five-set victory.

Van Zandt County construction projects updates released

4 years ago By News Staff

I-20 MBGF Improvements (Van Zandt, Smith, and Greg counties) Limits: SH 19 in Canton E to MLK Blvd. in Longview Contractor: Sefbo Pipeline Bridge, Inc.