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ANDY REESE Van Zandt County Judge Van Zandt County experienced significant tree damage from May and June storms last year, downing many trees throughout the county. Road and bridge crews worked to get the trees removed from the roads, tossing them into the ditches to clear the roads for traffic.

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editor@terrelltribune.com A Wills Point man was killed in Terrell by an alleged intoxicated driver in the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 11. At approximately 2:49 a.m., the Terrell Police Department received a 911 call indicating a crash notification on a cell phone in the area of State Highway 205 and Colquitt Road.

susan@vanzandtnews.com On March 6, the community gathered to celebrate the remarkable life of Frank Duyka, who turned 100 years old. A resident of Canton for over 40 years, Duyka’s life is a tapestry woven with love, service, and resilience.

Future facility needs over the next few years at Van ISD was a primary topic of discussion during the regular monthly meeting of the Van School Board March 10. Van ISD Superintendent Don Dunn, Van ISD Director of Operations/Support Services Richard Pride, and Van ISD Director of Business/Support Services Danny Morrow joined the trustees in the discussion.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Van Zandt County Fire Marshal Kevin Palmer discussed two items with the VZC Commissioners’ Court during its regular meeting March 12. The first item dealt with a revised fire marshal fee schedule which received unanimous approval from the commissioners’ court.

The Republican Club of Van Zandt County celebrated election victories of this past election cycle at their MAGA Gala Dinner/ Fundraiser on Friday evening, Feb. 28.

For the second year in a row, the City of Van Economic Development Corporation (EDC) was recognized with an Economic Excellence Recognition award from the Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC). The award recipients for 2024 were announced during the 2025 TEDC Winter Conference Feb.

A Mineola man has been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Mar 04, 25 through Mar 11, 25. Justin Ellis Platter, 43, Wills Point, Theft of prop>=$2,500<$30K.