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Letter to the Editor

11 months ago By R. A. Mitchell

Body 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

11 months ago By Andy Reese

Body 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.

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

VHS student FFA BBQ team recognized by school board

11 months ago By David Barber

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com During their regular monthly meeting Sept.

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

11 months ago By David Barber

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.

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

11 months ago By David Barber

Body 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

11 months ago By News Staff

Body 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.

Date of next regular VZC Commissioners Court meeting changed from Sept. 24 to Sept. 26

11 months ago By News Staff

Speakers announced for Constitution Day program Sept. 17

11 months ago By Suzanne Duke

Body Republican Club of Van Zandt County Vice-President Speakers for the Constitution Day program scheduled for noon Wednesday, Sept. 17 in Van Zandt County have been announced.

New librarian introduced during Van Council meeting

11 months ago By David Barber

Body During their regular monthly meeting Sept. 4, Van Interim City Manager Jeff Hudgens announced to the Van City Council that Sannie Duran will take over as the new librarian for the Van Community Library.

Sannie Duran was introduced as the Van Community Library’s new librarian during the regular monthly meeting of the Van City Council Sept. 4. After being introduced, Duran shared the monthly library report with council members. Photo by David Barber

Cancer survivor to share inspiring story at FUMC in Grand Saline Sept. 20

11 months ago By Submitted By Kelly Walker, Event Organizer

Body The First United Methodist Church of Grand Saline invites the community and healthcare professionals to an unforgettable day with cancer survivor Shelly Dickerson on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 10 a.m.

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