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Temporary Restraining Order extended to July 24

According to Van Zandt County Criminal District Attorney Tonda Curry, the Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against the developers of a lithium battery storage facility being built south of Canton has been extended through Thursday, July 24 by VZC District Judge Chris Martin of the 294th Judicial...

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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.

Mayor, three council members sworn into office

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

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...

Barton, Reese speak during Town Hall Meeting

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

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

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

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.
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