News

Body David Barber has been named editor of the Canton Herald, Wills Point Chronicle and Van Zandt News. The announcement was made by John Buzzetta, president of Van Zandt Newspapers, LLC, which publishes the newspapers.

Body FREEDOM BOOM

Body TxDOT (Texas Department of Transportation) has scheduled a closure on Interstate 20 in Van Zandt County for Monday, July 8. The closure will affect the FM 859 bridge, north of Canton, from 9 p.m.

Body Van ISD did not have to look very far in their search for a new head girls’ varsity basketball coach as former Grand Saline Lady Indian Head Girls’ Basketball Coach Alan Wilson was hired to lead the Van Lady Vandal program.

Body On June 27, the City of Van officially welcomed Southern Tire Mart of Flying Pilot J to the community. Southern Tire Mart of Flying Pilot J President John Boynton gave everyone in attendance a tour of the impressive facility which is located at 135 FM 314 inVan.

Body The Republican Club of Van Zandt County is hosting a public screening of the acclaimed documentary film. The War On Truth.

Body Hot temperatures and high humidity are being experienced all across East Texas. Utility bills will be high in the coming months.

Body A well-attended first annual Tailwind Airpark Community Aviation Scholarship award ceremony was held Saturday, June 22 in the hangar at Thompson Field. Tailwind Airport is located at 690 VZCR 3119 in Edgewood.

Body The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from June 18-June 25. Jeremy Dewayne Blalock, 35, Alba, possessing marijuana.

Body Following a closed executive session at the conclusion of their regular monthly meeting June 17, the Van School Board announced one resignation, four new hirings, and one reassignment.