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Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com Beginning January 1, 2027, Van Zandt County will have a new VZC Criminal District Attorney and a new VZC Pct. 2 Commissioner following results in the May 26 Republican Party Runoff Elections.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com A resolution approving the formation of and participation in a Sub-Regional Planning Commission with Smith County pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 391, was tabled by the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court May 20 during its regular meeting.

Body Families looking for activities to keep themselves busy and entertained during the summer months will have plenty to see and do during the months with three major events planned at Jack Lester Park in Wills Point over successive weekends.

Body The 10th Annual Van Freedom Boom, celebrating America’s 250th birthday, continues to be in the planning stages. The event will be held from 6-10 p.m.

Body The Wills Point High School Class of 2026 made the transition from high school seniors to high school graduates May 22, participating in commencement exercises at Ken Autry Davis Field.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com Weather turned out not to be an issue on May 22 as partly cloudy skies greeted those in attendance for the Van High School Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony at Van’s Memorial Stadium.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com A total of 32 graduates walked across the stage to receive their diplomas May 21 during the Martins Mill High School Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony at O’Neal Weaver Gymnasium.

Body Edgewood High School senior Hallie Erwin is among the recipients of the North East Texas Regional Mobility Authority’s (NET RMA) 2026 Linda Thomas Memorial Safe Driving Scholarship, which recognizes Northeast Texas students promoting roadway safety awareness through essays and...

Body The Edgewood High School Class of 2026 crossed the stage May 22, marking the end of one chapter and the beginning of another during commencement exercises held in the high school gym.

Body The aircraft maintenance hangar at Tailwind Air Park in Edgewood, located four miles north of Canton, provided a fitting aviation backdrop May 16 for the third annual Tailwind Air Park Community Aviation Scholarship Award Ceremony where seven aspiring aviation professionals were...