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VZC Genealogy Society hosting meeting on Sept. 27

8 months ago By Karen Alfano

Van Zandt County Genealogy Society Publicist Are you interested in your family history? Join Van Zandt County Genealogy Society Saturday, Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Van Zandt County/Sarah Norman Library, located at 317 First Monday Lane, Canton.

Letter to the Editor

8 months ago By R. A. Mitchell

Dear Editor, As I vote early, thank you for putting in the proposed constitutional amendments early in the Van Zandt News. This should help speed up the line at the voting booth.

‘Meet Me in the Water’ event attended by Reese

8 months ago By Andy Reese

Van Zandt County Judge I had an opportunity to attend an event held here in Van Zandt County this past weekend on the shores of South Lake Tawakoni. The event was sponsored by Kayla Gabbard Ministries who provided the staff to perform baptisms for those who show up, and they showed up.

Baptisms in progress at South Lake Tawakoni. Photos by Andy Reese

VHS student FFA BBQ team recognized by school board

8 months ago By David Barber

davidb@vanzandtnews.com During their regular monthly meeting Sept. 15, the Van School Board recognized the accomplishments of the 2025 Reserve National Champion FFA (Future Farmers of America) BBQ Team as members of the Van High School team received ‘Vantastic’ awards from Van ISD Superintendent Don Dunn.

The Van High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) BBQ Cooking Team known as ‘The Grill Sergeants’ were recognized by the Van School Board Sept. 15 during its regular monthly meeting for being named as the 2025 Reserve National Champion FFA BBQ Cooking Team. Van ISD Superintendent Don Dunn (far left) presented each team member with a ‘Vantastic’ award. Team members included left to right, Austin Coffelt, Weston Proctor, Langston Welch, and Boyd Welch. Photo by David Barber

Agenda items dealing with budget, tax rate tabled

8 months ago By David Barber

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Agenda items dealing with the adoption of the Van Zandt County budget for Fiscal Year 2026, the 2025 tax rate, and ratifying the property tax increase reflected in the Fiscal Year 2026 budget were all tabled unanimously by the VZC Commissioners Court during its regular meeting Sept. 10.

Van Zandt County Elections Administrator Shannon Maddox discussed the need to consolidate Voting Precincts 2B and 2C for the upcoming Nov. 4 General Election. The polling location for Precincts 2B and 2C will now be at the Old Bethel Baptist Church for the Nov. 4 election only. Photo by David Barber

New Salvage, Wrecking Yard Ordinance adopted

8 months ago By David Barber

Following a public hearing, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court unanimously adopted a new Salvage and Wrecking Yard Ordinance during its regular meeting Sept. 10.

Van Zandt County Fire Marshal Kevin Palmer discussed the proposed new Salvage and Wrecking Yard Ordinance for VZC during the Sept. 10 regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court. Following Palmer’s presentation, the commissioners’ court unanimously approved the new ordinance. Photo by David Barber

Constitution Day celebrated in VZC

8 months ago By News Staff

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.