News

Body On a warm and windy morning, a good crowd was on hand for the annual Van Zandt County Memorial Day Ceremony May 30 at the VZC Veterans Memorial in Canton.

Body In a series of updated press releases by Henderson County Sheriff Botie Hillhouse, the sheriff stated that three individuals have been arrested in connection to the ongoing murder investigation in Seven Points.

Body A number of activities are scheduled for Downtown Canton to celebrate the Fourth of July on Monday, July 4, according to information released by the Canton Texas Chamber of Commerce. The evening’s activities will begin with a ‘Best Decorated Bike Contest’ at 5 p.m.

Body Terrell State Hospital Volunteer Services Council’s third annual Patient Art Show and Silent Auction will take place June 10 from 6-8:30 p.m. at The Shops at Terrell (301 Tanger Dr.).

Body The Wills Point Police Department is expected to welcome hundreds of visitors to Jack Lester Park June 11 as they host their annual Back the Blue Benefit.

Body The annual Whitton Community Reunion, scheduled for Sunday, June 5, has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled, organizers of the event stated..

Body Good news was received during the regular meeting of the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court as they heard a report on their annual audit May 25. John Manning of the Waco audit firm of Patillo, Brown, and Hill L.L.P.

Body After officially being sworn into office at midnight May 14, a public swearing-in ceremony was held for Van Zandt County Interim Sheriff Joe Carter May 22 at the VZC Courthouse. VZC Judge Don Kirkpatrick welcomed those in attendance at the public swearing-in ceremony.

Body Edgewood ISD Photos by Faith Caughron; Van ISD by David Barber; Martins Mill ISD by Britne Hammons.

Body Edgewood ISD held commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 27 in the high school gymnasium. The ceremony was led by Valedictorian Collin Brenner and Salutatorian Clara Pool.