Veterans Helping Veterans (VHV) will be hosting a meeting from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, March 14 at the Senior Citizens Center located at 200 West Groves Street in Canton.
Wills Point ISD Chief Communications Officer Kate Keierleber was named as the 2026 Citizen of the year during the Annual Wills Point Civic Awards Dinner. “A well-deserved honor for someone who gives so much to Wills Point,” said an event spokesperson.
UT Health East Texas Urgent Care in Canton will relocate to a new, convenient location at 406 East State Highway 243 inside the UT Health East Texas Physicians Clinic beginning Monday, March 2. The urgent care will continue to offer extended hours and walk-in access for patients needing prompt treatment for minor illnesses and injuries.
With the final list of candidates released following the Feb. 13 filing deadline, there are going to be more election cancellations than actual elections on May 2 across Van Zandt County due to a minimal number of candidates on the ballot.
davidb@vanzandtnews.com Van High School Band students that were named to the Class 4A All-Regional, All-Area, and All-State Band were recognized by the Van School Board during its regular monthly meeting Feb. 16. Trustee Michael Johnson was not in attendance.
Early Voting for the March 3 Republican and Democratic Primary Elections in Van Zandt County began Feb. 17 and continues through Friday, Feb. 27 at two locations: The VZC/ Sarah Norman Library located at 317 First Monday Lane (FM 859) in Canton, and The Movie House located at 255 Main Street downtown in Van.
Football fans attending games at Ken Autry Davis Field in Wills Point will notice something different for the 2026 football season as a new Jumbotron scoreboard will be in place. Trustee Dr.