CommunityThe Orange Leader
Beaumont Woman Says She Is Cancer-Free After Stage 3 Breast Cancer Treatment
Tricia Ducote Wilson, 47, says she is now cancer-free after being diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer in 2021.
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Local HeroesVan Zandt News
Van Zandt County deputy Adam Sherifi laid to rest after Oct. 20 shooting
Deputy Adam Sherifi was buried Oct. 28, and an investigation into the shooting that killed him remains open, law enforcement said.
CommunityVan Zandt News
Five dead in Van Zandt County house fire; cause under investigation
Five people, including four children, died in an early-morning house fire on Oct. 21, according to the county fire marshal.
HeritageVan Zandt News
Van Zandt County conditionally accepts $9.6M grant for courthouse restoration
The commissioners court approved a Texas Historical Commission grant that depends on a May 2027 bond vote.
CommunityVan Zandt News
Van Zandt County Election Day is Nov. 3 as early voting ends
Early voting in Van Zandt County closes Oct. 30, and 18 polling locations will open for Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Local HeroesVan Zandt News
Fruitvale's Butler and Sulc run at Class 1A Region III cross country meet
Two Fruitvale runners competed at the regional meet in Fort Worth, closing out the 2026 cross country season.
Texas WinsVan Zandt News
Van Zandt County football teams battle for possible playoff spots
Grand Saline, undefeated at 9-0, heads into its final district game as area teams play out their regular seasons.
CommunityMoCo Ledger
Lone Star College System Board to meet Nov. 5, 2026
The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold a regular board meeting on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at Lone Star College-University Park. The meeting will be held in person and via Zoom, with a publ…
Local HeroesBlue Ribbon News
Longtime Lone Star CASA Volunteer Doug Pritchard Retires After 17 Years
Doug Pritchard, a longtime Court Appointed Special Advocate in Rockwall, is retiring from Lone Star CASA after 17 years.
CommunityCherokeean Herald
Jacksonville ISD board to hold special session Nov. 3
Trustees will consider naming a lone finalist for superintendent and authorizing spending on baseball and softball field upgrades.
Texas WinsAthens Review
Trinity Valley finishes perfect regular season with 31-20 win over Blinn
The third-ranked Trinity Valley Community College Cardinals will play Snow College in a playoff semifinal.
Good BusinessRains County Leader
Country Flowers & Gifts in Emory Marks 40 Years in Business
Owner Karen Young says the Emory florist and gift shop will celebrate four decades of business next month.