News

The Van ISD Faculty and Staff Hall of Fame was established to recognize former Van ISD faculty or staff members who are retired or deceased and who made notable, positive contributions to their profession and community.

A security and safety update for Van ISD was presented to the Van School Board during its regular monthly meeting Nov. 14 by Van ISD Director of School Safety and Security Thomas Robertson.

Retirement proclamations were presented to three retiring Van Zandt County elected officials Nov. 9 during the regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court.

The Van Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that they will be hosting a Christmas Quarterly Luncheon from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec.

With no active races for Van Zandt County offices, two VZC school bond elections took center stage on the ballots during the Nov. 8 General Election.

.

The National Retail Federation and Texas Retailers Association presented U.S. Congressman Lance Gooden with the NRF “Hero of Main Street” award for his staunch support of the retail industry Oct. 19.

Local first responders and emergency personnel rushed to the Ash Lane crossing (more commonly known as the LyBrand crossing) in the Eastern part of Wills Point Nov. 6 after reports of a pedestrian getting struck by a train.

Individuals need not look very far to be reminded of the importance of planning for retirement. Television ad campaigns touting the need to plan for retirement have been front and center for many years. Banks also heavily promote their retirement planning services to account holders. The emphasis financial firms and banks place on retirement planning underscores just how important it is for individuals from all walks of life to prioritize securing their financial futures.

A number of top producers and buyers received recognition Nov. 3 during the 2022 Van Zandt County Hay Evaluation Dinner and Auction at the VZC Farm Bureau Event Center in Canton.