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Spate of tornadoes far outpaces the average

3 days ago By News Staff

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION April was a busy month for tornadoes across the United States with 373 recorded, bringing the total for the year to 549, the Austin American-Statesman reported. That is nearly double the average at this point in the year, according to the National Weather Service.

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To hurting Moms and kids everywhere

3 days ago By News Staff

One of Andy’s fondest memories is early morning coffee with his Mom. Coming in from doing farm chores, he would find her pouring for both of them.

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Play that funky music till you die

1 week ago By Kent Sipes

Until last week, I had a fluffy white beard. This was the first time I’d ever let it grow for more than two weeks.

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Where do toddlers spend eternity?

1 week ago By News Staff

Hmmm…evidently an often-thought-about and frequently asked question. Along with many other thought-provoking ones, like ‘If a baby dies, does that infant go to heaven automatically and will that child be that age for eternity?’

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Letter to the Editor

1 week ago By News Staff

Mr. Barber, I am the Public Information Officer for the Wills Point Volunteer Fire Department.

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Texas counties among nation’s fastest growing

1 month ago By News Staff

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 2023 were in Texas.

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Never, Never, Never give up

3 months ago By News Staff

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 isn’t there, they had finally thrown up their hands in despair and crossed to the other side of the net. Just gave up, gave in, and joined the enemy.

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Another Super Sunday has finally arrived

3 months ago By David Barber

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 the Super Bowl to the ‘Patrick Mahomes Invitational’ if the Kansas City Chiefs defeat the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl 58 Sunday (today) in Las Vegas.

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‘Mr. MVP’ or ‘Mr. MlP’

3 months ago By News Staff

Most Valuable Player (MVP). Depends upon the perspective and opinion of the person watching the game.

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ENDING SLUSH FUND SETTLEMENTS: Protecting the public purse from partisan buses

3 months ago By Congressman Lance Gooden (r-tx)

During the Obama administration, a concerning trend emerged within the Justice Department. Settlement funds from federal lawsuits were being diverted not to victims or the U.S.

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A two-vehicle accident on south State Highway 19 near Canton early May 9 resulted in a fatality and one injury

May 9, 2024 - 20:52

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May 9, 2024 - 20:52

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Offi ce released the following arrest report from Apr. 30-May 8.

Of hogs and catfish

May 9, 2024 - 20:52

As one of my radio heroes, Garrison Keelor, used to say, “It’s been a quiet week here in Lake Wobegon.” Change the word “Wobegon” to “Kaufman County” and my exact sentiments will be mirrored, but I have managed to venture afield close to home in pursuit of wild hogs between floods. You might remember me mentioning that I have been on a quest to capture on video for our weekly outdoor TV show, ‘ASportsman’s Life,’the harvest of one of the ‘too many’ wild hogs in the bottomland close to my house.

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A two-vehicle accident on south State Highway 19 near Canton early May 9 resulted in a fatality and one injury