News
Van Zandt County residents looking for low and no-cost activities that are fun for the whole family will have multiple options in the coming weeks with local…
The University Interscholastic League State Executive Committee denied varsity athletic eligibility to two students after determining they changed schools for…
Correspondent The Van Zandt County Commissioners Court held its final regularly scheduled meeting for the month of September last week to discuss and take…
The UIL's State Executive Committee delivered a sharp rebuke to the Wills Point ISD Athletic Program this week, affirming a lower governing body's decision to…
Sports
With his prediction in the tiebreaker game, Dale Beard of Murchison is the winner of Football Contest #5 in the Van Zandt News.Beard, along with Teddy Bass of…
Runners representing more than 20 area school districts made their way to Canton Sept. 24 to compete in this year's Running Eagles Invitational. In addition to…
In each advertiser’s space on this page is the name of two teams who will oppose each other in the coming week. You should circle the name of the team you…
With a winning percentage of 81%, Russell Atteberry is the winner of Football Contest No. 3 in the Van Zandt News.Atteberry will win $50 in merchandise coupons…
Columns
Championship teams are not built because everyone thinks alike. They are built because people with different experiences, personalities, skills and…
It’s hard to believe, but summer break has come to an end, and many East Texas schools are already back in session. As students return to classrooms, they’re…
Gail Bowen, who operates Goshen Farms and Patriot Paradise in Ben Wheeler, both 501(c)(3) nonprofits, has purchased the “New Beginnings” building and property…
News publishers across the country are struggling with a uniquely modern problem their webpages are being overrun with bots. Content that is written for human…
Lifestyle
The right foods and beverages fuel the body and provide the nutrients necessary to maintain health. But it’s worth noting that the foods a person enjoys during…
Growing older is often equated with slowing down. Aging may be characterized as a period of decline marked by an inability to do the things you once did, but…
davidb@vanzandtnews.com Teachers of the Year and Students of the Year for the 202526 school year at Grand Saline ISD were recognized during the Quarterly Grand…
The prevalence of obesity among adults 60 and older is significant. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 39 percent of adults 60 and…
Obituaries
1935-2026Johnny Wilburn Brandon, 83 of Canton Texas, was born In Troup Texas on November 21, 1935 to Rev. Curtis and Effie Brandon. He graduated from Winnsboro…
November 3, 1935 – September 2,2026Services for Mary Ann Eblen, 90, of Canton, will be held 10 am Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at the First United Methodist…
1929 - 2026Charles E. Houser, 97, of Canton, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on August 24, 2026. Born July 30, 1929, in Highland Park, Michigan, he was…
1939 - 2026Celebration of Life Services for Mr. Charles Edward Bridges, 87, of Beckville, Texas, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at…