DAVID KAPITAN The lack of rainfall and extreme heat provided a challenge for water service providers across Van Zandt County throughout the summer months, prompting multiple cities to implement conservation measures in an effort to keep services flowing. Wills Point became the first domino to fall locally, issuing a notice to residents June 23 that Stage 1 mandatory drought restrictions had been implemented due to ongoing and worsening drought conditions.

STAFF REPORTS ‘Lights, Camera, Action’ will be the theme for the 2022 Homecoming festivities at all Van ISD campuses during the week of September 6-9. A number of Spirit Dressup Days are planned which will include the following schedule, according to Van ISD: Tuesday, Sept.

Van Vandal running back Garrett Florey celebrates in the end zone with his teammates after one of his three touchdown runs Aug. 26 at Pine Tree. The Vandals outlasted Pine Tree, 28-14, as they hosted Chapel Hill Sept. 2. Van will welcome Lindale for Homecoming Sept. 9. Story on 1B.