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Mayor, three council members sworn into office

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davidb@vanzandtnews.com Three city council members and the mayor were sworn into office June 12 during the regular monthly meeting of the Van City Council. After serving as Acting Mayor since July 2024, Ernie Burns was sworn in for a full two-year term as Van Mayor.
Van Mayor Ernie Burns, accompanied by his grandchildren, prepared to take the oath of office administered by Van City Secretary Sereca Huff-Huggins during the regular monthly meeting of the Van City Council June 12. Burns, who served as Mayor Pro-Tem and Acting Mayor since July 2024, was elected to a full two-year term in office May 3. Photos by David Barber

SPCA granted custody of animals removed from property

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According to the SPCA of Texas, following an incomplete request for appeal at a civil custody hearing Wednesday, June 11, in the Van Zandt County Courthouse, VZC Court at Law Judge Joshua Wintters defaulted to the previous judgement, awarding custody of 66 allegedly cruelly treated animals removed from a metal building owned by Hayley Hull in Van Zandt County. The SPCA of Texas also was awarded $22,090.75 in restitution.

Barton, Reese speak during Town Hall Meeting

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Around 50 citizens were in attendance June 16 at Edom City Limits for the second of four Town Hall Meetings in Van Zandt County. Among those in attendance at the VZC Pct.
Van Zandt County Pct. 4 Commissioner Brandon Barton provided an update on current and future road projects during the VZC Pct. 4 Town Hall Meeting held June 16 at Edom City Limits. Photo by David Barber

Homeschool participation in UIL events ending in Van

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In a 5-2 vote during their regular monthly meeting June 16, the Van School Board decided to discontinue homeschool participation in University Interscholastic League (UIL) events for the 2025-26 school year.

Army’s 250th anniversary celebrated at Veterans Memorial

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davidb@vanzandtnews.com Around 45 citizens, including approximately 20 Veterans, were in attendance June 14 at the Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial in Canton to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States Army.
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 12219 Sgt.-at-Arms Jeff Long of Wills Point chimed the bell in remembrance of 10 generations of soldiers that gave their last full measure of life in battle during the U.S. Army’s 250th Anniversary celebration ceremony June 14 at the Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial in Canton. Over 120 Army and Army Air Corps names of ‘Killed in Action’ from VZC were read in reverence. by Faith Caughron

Decision on purchase of Paul Michael building tabled

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davidb@vanzandtnews.com During its regular meeting June 18, the Van Zandt County Commissioners’ Court tabled a decision regarding the purchase of the Paul Michael building. The Paul Michael building is located at 1930 North Trade Days Blvd.

Texas A&M Chemistry Road Show coming to Canton July 1

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The Van Zandt County/Sarah Norman Library and the VZC Farm Bureau will be presenting the Texas A&M Chemistry Road Show at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 1 at the VZC Farm Bureau building located at 220 Burnett Trail in Canton.

City of Edom calls election for Nov. 4

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The City of Edom has announced information regarding their upcoming city election on November 4, 2025. The election will be held in the Edom Community Center located at 150 VZCR 4800 in Edom.

Hall, Money to speak at RCVZC meeting June 23

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On Monday, June 23, the Republican Club of Van Zandt County will be hosting Texas District 2 State Senator Bob Hall and Texas District 2 State Representative Brent Money as the keynote speakers. They will cover business that was conducted and the major bills that were passed in the 89th Texas Legislature session.
District 2 State Senator Bob Hall and Texas District 2 State Representative Brent Money
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