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Reception to be held for Russell

5 years ago By News Staff

A ‘come and go’ retirement reception in honor of Molly Russell for 45 years of faithful service at First Baptist Church in Van is scheduled from 3:30-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, at the church. Cards and notes are welcomed.

Davis sworn in as first female police chief in Van

5 years ago By David Barber

History was made during the Oct. 14 regular monthly meeting of the Van City Council as Melissa Davis was sworn in as the first female police chief in Van.

Van Zandt County Pct. 4 Constable Pat Jordan pins the badge on new Van Police Chief Melissa Davis during the monthly meeting of the Van City Council. Photo by David Barber

Halloween changes approved by Van Council

5 years ago By David Barber

With Halloween falling on a Sunday this year and with potential conflicts in the future surrounding the Oct. 31 date in general, the Van City Council approved a permanent date to celebrate Halloween downtown during their regular monthly meeting Oct. 14.

IN HONOR

5 years ago By News Staff

Students from the Martins Mill Robotics Team helped open up the VZC Military Show on Oct. 16, with their “RoboJet”, the new mascot for the VZC Veterans Memorial. The replica F4-D Phantom Jet will be displayed at Veterans Memorial events throughout the year.

Eight propositions up for election

5 years ago By Britne Hammons

Early voting hours for the Nov. 2 Constitutional Amendment election began Oct.

OIL ROYALTY

5 years ago By News Staff

Cara Potter took the title of Van Oil Queen last weekend.

Deceased inmate found

5 years ago By From Staff Reports

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office has announced that a male inmate was found deceased in the VZC jail of an apparent suicide shortly before 10 a.m. Oct.

Public square rosary rally held Oct. 10

5 years ago By News Staff

On Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, more than 100 members from St Therese Catholic Church in Canton gathered at the VZC Courthouse for a public square rosary, joining over 20,000 such rallies throughout America this month.

Vandals open district play in dominating fashion at Mexia Oct. 15, 62-6

5 years ago By News Staff

DAVID BARBER davidb@vanzandtnews.com Prior to the start of the 2021 season, the seniors on the Van Vandal varsity football team set a goal of defeating all teams that beat them during the 2020 regular season campaign.

Undefeated Vandals return home to host winless Bullard Friday, Oct. 22

5 years ago By News Staff

DAVID BARBER davidb@vanzandtnews.com Knowing what is ahead in their schedule the following week, focus will be the key for the Van Vandals as they return to Van’s Memorial Stadium for the first time in almost a month hosting the winless Bullard Panthers in a 7:30 p.m. kickoff Friday, Oct. 22.

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