News

March 28, 2024 - 22:59
The Van Zandt News will publish, at no cost, one story and a photograph for each candidate that has filed to run in the Saturday, May 4 city and school…
March 28, 2024 - 22:59
Want to learn more about the opportunities and available agricultural services in Van Zandt County from NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Services) and the…
March 28, 2024 - 22:59
Easter at Bright Star Baptist Church will begin at 9:45 a.m. Easter Sunday, March 31. Breakfast will be served in the Fellowship Hall at 6833 FM 1395, Wills…
March 28, 2024 - 22:59
Elwood Baptist Church in Wills Point will be having their homecoming to mark 126 years since its organization in 1898 on Sunday, April 7. “We will be having…

Columns

March 22, 2024 - 05:39
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION Recent estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau indicate that six of the 10 fastest-growing counties in the United States from 2022 to…
February 08, 2024 - 20:23
Have you ever watched a volleyball game and witnessed an entire team suddenly duck under the net and join the other team? Gasping for a breath of hope that…
February 08, 2024 - 20:23
davidb@vanzandtnews.com Let me start out by emphasizing that there is no truth to the rumor that the National Football League (NFL) may be considering renaming…
January 25, 2024 - 20:52
Most Valuable Player (MVP). Depends upon the perspective and opinion of the person watching the game. Does he believe that it should be the player who scored…

Lifestyle

March 22, 2024 - 05:39
How many times have I been hunting and watched a hawk or buzzard over head and wish that I too had the ability to observe the landscape from above rather than…
March 22, 2024 - 05:39
Edgewood ISD Director of Technology & Communications On Thursday, Feb. 29, Edgewood ISD hosted the first ever Family Science Night. The event was…
March 14, 2024 - 20:55
In a quest for a fresh start, new opportunities, the owners of 88888 Ranch embarked on a journey that led them from California to Texas. Motivated by a desire…
February 22, 2024 - 20:48
Healthy eating is important at any age and can set the course for a life of vitality and wellness. Sufficient nutrition can help prevent chronic illnesses and…

Obituaries

March 28, 2024 - 22:59
1956-2004 Services for Garry Winn were held on Saturday, March 23 at Hilliard Funeral Home with Pastor Kenneth Meadows officiating. Visitation was held one…
March 28, 2024 - 22:59
1939-2024 Betty Hawthorne Whitaker passed away March 16, 2024. She was born down the road from where she resided for the past 30-plus years. She was, however…
March 28, 2024 - 22:59
1946-2024 Clarence Lynn Yarbrough was born September 11.1946, and passed Away March 22,2024. Services were Held March 30 at Hiett’s Lybrand Funeral Home in…
March 28, 2024 - 22:59
1963-2024 Services for Roy Don “Donnie” Wann, Jr., 60, of Wills Point, were held Monday, March 18, 2024, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton with Bro. Jonathan…