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The 238th anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution Sept. 17 was celebrated with a special noontime Constitution Day program on the northside steps of the Van Zandt County Courthouse in Canton. The program featured speakers and recognition of student essay award winners. Also featured was the performance of the Van High School Choir, under the direction of Gage Rice, as they led those in attendance in the singing of ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ and ‘America the Beautiful.’ The program was hosted by the Republican Club of Van Zandt County. For more information and photos, see next week’s issues of the News, the Canton Herald, and the Wills Point Chronicle.

Republican Club of Van Zandt County Vice-President Speakers for the Constitution Day program scheduled for noon Wednesday, Sept. 17 in Van Zandt County have been announced.

During their regular monthly meeting Sept. 4, Van Interim City Manager Jeff Hudgens announced to the Van City Council that Sannie Duran will take over as the new librarian for the Van Community Library.

The First United Methodist Church of Grand Saline invites the community and healthcare professionals to an unforgettable day with cancer survivor Shelly Dickerson on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 10 a.m.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Sept. 1-9.

Texas Star Quilters Guild Board of Directors Member When the Texas Star Quilters Guild put out the call for all quilters to enter this year’s annual Quilt Show, we were hoping to have a lot of entries.

It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Summer 2025 President’s List. The summer terms run from May to August.

susan@vanzandtnews.com The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has launched a dedicated platform aimed at assisting parents seeking information on school enrollment, educators looking for employment opportunities, and community members interested in understanding school accountability and performance. This initiative seeks to streamline access to vital resources related to Texas schools.