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VZC’s adoption of private road approved in 3-2 vote

3 days ago By David Barber

davidb@vanzandtnews.com In a 3-2 vote, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court approved the adoption of a portion of PR 8700 as VZCR 4719 in VZC Pct. 4 during their regular meeting May 8.

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Early Voting begins Monday in runoff elections

3 days ago By Staff Reports

Early Voting for the two Van Zandt County Commissioners Court elections will begin Monday, May 20 and continue through Friday, May 24. Election Day is Tuesday, May 28.

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Blotter

3 days ago By News Staff

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Apr. 7 to Apr.

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Texas Senator Bob Hall to speak at meeting

3 days ago By Suzanne Duke

Republican Club of Van Zandt County Our very own Texas Senator Bob Hall will be the keynote speaker at our May 20 Republican Club of Van Zandt County meeting. With the November 2024 elections fast approaching, Senator Hall will be addressing a very timely topic, Election Integrity.

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National Day of Prayer ceremony held in Canton

1 week ago By David Barber

davidb@vanzandtnews.com A near standing room only crowd was in attendance May 2 for the 73rd Annual National Day of Prayer ceremony. The ceremony took place in the Van Zandt County Court at Law Courtroom inside the VZC Courthouse in Canton and was hosted by the Canton Ministerial Alliance.

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Early voting begins May 20 in runoffs

1 week ago By Staff Reports

Early Voting for the two Van Zandt County Commissioners Court elections will begin Monday, May 20 and continue through Friday, May 24. Election Day is Tuesday, May 28.

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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

1 week ago By News Staff

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Final city, school election results from May 4 released

1 week ago By David Barber

Final results from the Saturday, May 4 city and school elections in Van Zandt County have been released. City elections were held May 4 in Grand Saline, Van, and Wills Point, while school elections took place in Edgewood, Fruitvale, and Van.

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Confronting the suffocating grip of credit card giants on small businesses

1 week ago By Lance Gooden

United States District 5 Congressman As we observe Small Business Week, it is important to reflect on the vital contributions that small businesses make to our national economy and the fabric of our local communities.

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VZC added to disaster declaration

1 week ago By News Staff

Governor Greg Abbott recently expanded the state’s disaster declaration to include 59 counties in at-risk areas for severe weather and flooding, with the updated disaster declaration covering 88 counties in total.

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Texas Farm Bureau hosts annual YF&R Spring Conference

May 17, 2024 - 06:01

A statewide Young Farmer & Rancher (YF&R) Conference provided networking and educational opportunities for farmers, ranchers, agricultural professionals and college students was hosted by the Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) April 5-7 in Waco.

VZ County Genealogical Society meeting set for May 18

May 17, 2024 - 06:01

Van Zandt County Genealogical Society Publicity Chairperson The Van Zandt County Genealogical Society was scheduled to meet Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 2 p.m., at the VZC/Sarah Norman Library, located at 317 First Monday Lane, Canton.

Districts to celebrate commencement

May 17, 2024 - 06:01

Edgewood ISD will hold commencement ceremonies at 7 p.m., May 24, in the Edgewood High School gymnasium located at 804 E. Pine St., Edgewood.

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