Schools: The rich history of Van is enhanced by the vibrant Van Independent School District which has for years shown with State of Texas Champioinships in football and basketball. The academic value of these schools is evident from the accolades given yearly by the Texas Education Agency.

Churches:

Assembly of God

First Baptist Church (SBC)
119. E. Main Street
Michael Calhoun - Pastor
Kenneth Meadows - Minister to Students & Education
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Church of Christ
199 Cherry Street
Bryan Hunter - Pulpit Minister
Marty Baker - Youth Minister
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Methodist - Short description

City Hall: The City of Van is governed with a City Manager with a Mayor and City Council.

Van Area Oil and Historical Museum - The museum is housed in an actual warehouse originally built in 1930 by the Pure Oil Company. It hosts a derrick, old vehicles, tools and memorabilia from the first days of the oil field in Van.   All of the oil derricks in the Van field have disappeared; however, the museum obtained a derrick and relocated it on the grounds as a reminder of bygone days.   Displays include various types of oil related memorabilia as well as history on the area and city. 

Demographics of Van provided by surveys done by Encor Energy (formerly TXU)