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Body 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...

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body The Ninth Annual Independence Day celebration, sponsored by the City of Van, will take place from 6-10 p.m. Saturday, June 28, at McMillan Park located at 712 East Main Street.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body Baylor University’s Family CARE program is offering a free in-person training for parents and caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) on Saturday, June 21, from 1-4 p.m. at the Wild Rose Retreat at Saline Creek Farm in Grand Saline.