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Council discusses participation in Film Friendly Texas program

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davidb@vanzandtnews.com Participation from the City of Van in the Film Friendly Texas program was a topic of discussion May 14 during the regular monthly meeting of the Van City Council. Van City Manager Jeff Hudgens and City of Van Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Executive Director Tammy Weidman discussed the advantages of the city being involved in the state program.
Van Police Chief Eric Doering presented his monthly report May 14 during the regular monthly meeting of the Van City Council. Photo by David Barber

Mayor Crow celebrating 25 years of service in Edom

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davidb@vanzandtnews.com Barbara Crow’s decision to first run for mayor of Edom did not come overnight. Looking back, Crow said that she began thinking about it 10 years before she actually signed up to run against the incumbent in May 2001.
Barbara Crow, 75, is celebrating 25 years as mayor of Edom this month. Crow was first elected as mayor in May 2001 and has not faced an opponent in any of her re-election efforts since then. The mayor began her current four-year term in November 2024. Crow said that it was too early to discuss whether this will be her final term in office. Photo by David Barber

Groundbreaking held for new Hall Chevrolet GMC facility

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davidb@vanzandtnews.com Under warm and sunny skies May 13, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the new Hall Chevrolet GMC dealership location on State Highway 19 near Taco Bell in Canton. “Hall Chevrolet GMC is proud to announce the groundbreaking of its new, state of the art dealership facility in Canton,” said Hall Chevrolet GMC Owner Pam Hall.
A Groundbreaking Ceremony was held May 13 for the new Hall Chevrolet GMC location on State Highway 19 near Taco Bell. Representatives from Hall Chevrolet GMC along with City of Canton and Canton Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) representatives grabbed shovels and turned some dirt to conclude the ceremony. Photo by David Barber

Three workshop items discussed by VZC Commissioners Court

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davidb@vanzandtnews.com During their regular meeting May 6, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court discussed three workshop items that resulted in no action being taken. The first workshop item involved the number of radios needed for each Road and Bridge Precinct as installation of the new emergency radio system continues.

Fatal hit-and-run accident being investigated by DPS

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Investigators with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) are seeking the public’s help in a fatal hitand- run accident that happened May 8 in Van Zandt County. A pedestrian was hit around 11:30 p.m.

Current Game Room ordinance discussed during workshop

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davidb@vanzandtnews.com An overflow crowd May 6 at the Van Zandt County Courthouse witnessed a marathon four-hour regular meeting session of the VZC Commissioners Court where the main topic of discussion centered around the current VZC Game Room Regulations.
Kate Keierleber of the Wills Point ISD Education Foundation was among a number of speakers during an extended workshop session to discuss the 2022 Van Zandt County Game Room Ordinance. The workshop was held during the regular meeting of the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court May 6. No action was taken by the commissioners’ court regarding the ordinance. Photo by David Barber

Van PD among law enforcement involved in pursuit

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Through a Facebook post, the Van Police Department shared the following information about a pursuit they were involved in that resulted in the arrest of three suspects May 9. ‘In the early morning hours of 05-09-2026, officers were made aware of a pursuit from the Heath Police Department (Rockwall County).

WPHS Tennis State Qualifiers recognized

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The Wills Point ISD Board of Trustees saw a changing of the guard May 11, welcoming two new board members following the conclusion of the May 2 election cycle. Prior to introducing the newest members of the board and administering the various oaths of office associated with the post-election process, the board opened its session with a special recognition for Tennis State Qualifiers Brooklyn Dixon and Wyatt Harper.
Wills Point High School State Tennis Qualifiers Brooklyn Dixon and Wyatt Harper were recognized during the regular monthly meeting of the Wills Point School Board May 11. The duo traveled to San Antonio May 7, 8 for the state tournament after outlasting a talented Panther Creek team in the Regional Tournament April 21. Photo courtesy of WPISD Board of Trustees Facebook page