News
The Van School Board accepted the resignation of Place 6 trustee Brian Horton on June 15 during the board’s regular monthly meeting.Horton has accepted a…
davidb@vanzandtnews.com Retiring Grand Saline ISD Secretary to the Superintendent Cindy Gibson was recognized for her years of service to the school district…
davidb@vanzandtnews.com Appointments to various boards received approval June 18 from the Van City Council during its regular monthly meeting.Marcos Dos Santos…
Sports
The Grand Saline Indians are one win away from a trip to the Class 3A State Softball Championship Game with an overall record of 32-10. To get to the state…
Jett Taylor of Grand Saline placed in two different events during the recent Class 3A State Track Meet in Austin.Taylor, who played quarterback in Grand Saline…
The Brantley Team at Re/Max Landmark in Canton has announced that the Fourth Annual Miracle Madness Basketball Tournament is scheduled for 8 a.m. Saturday,…
Several Van Zandt County varsity softball teams opened post-season play recently with matchups in the bi-district round of the state softball playoffs.The…
Columns
The start of summer has done little to slow down activity at Wills Point ISD with as members of the board of trustees have had multiple times in recent weeks…
Looking forward to deals and deep discounts on Amazon Prime Days (June 23-26)? You’re not alone.Many other retailers have also begun offering discounted…
One of the greatest challenges in leadership is determining which voices to follow. Every day, leaders are bombarded with opinions, criticism, advice,…
Attorney General Ken Paxton and his allies began working to repair fissures among GOP voters after he routed incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in the March 26…
Lifestyle
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…
Aging and change go hand in hand. Physical changes associated with aging, such as graying hair or reduced muscle mass, may garner the most attention. But…
Obituaries
October 6, 1962 – June 10, 2026Regina Louise Mc-Bride has been called home to Heaven after a long and courageous journey marked by faith, Pic - Regina McBride…
March 9, 1961 – June 12, 2026Patricia Ann McWilliams, 65, passed away Friday, June 12, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas. She was born on March 9, 1961, in Canton to…
1939-2026Betty Jo (Pratt) Brown, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, rancher, and dedicated public servant, passed away peacefully on June 6…
July 23, 1943 – May 22, 2026Services for Linda Sides, 82, of Canton, were held Friday, May 22, 2026, at Eubank Funeral Home with Dr. Mark Moore officiating.…