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Software upgrade approved by commissioners

2 weeks ago By David Barber

A software upgrade to the Van Zandt County Financial Package received unanimous approval by the VZC Commissioners Court during its regular meeting April 24. The upgrade received approval from the commissioners’ court following a presentation by VZC Auditor Sandy Hill.

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National Day of Prayer to be observed

2 weeks ago By News Staff

The 73rd annual National Day of Prayer is scheduled for Thursday, May 2. The event will be held at the Van Zandt County Court at Law Courtroom inside the VZC Courthouse in Canton with the prayer service beginning at 12:15 p.m. and continuing until 12:45 p.m.

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Early voting ends April 30 in city, school elections

2 weeks ago By David Barber

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Early Voting for the Saturday, May 4 city and school elections in Van Zandt County continues through Tuesday, April 30. City elections will be held in Grand Saline, Van, and Wills Point while school elections will take place in Edgewood, Fruitvale, and Van.

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Kristy Petersen

3 weeks ago By News Staff

Kristy Petersen, 38, is the mother of two children: Kadyn and Kason. She is a college graduate and owns multiple businesses.

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Cavin Travis

3 weeks ago By News Staff

Cavin Travis, 58, and his wife, Wendy, have two children, Chandler and Mason. Travis earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture Development and a Master’s of Science degree in Agricultural Education at Texas A&M University.

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Kyle Ward

3 weeks ago By News Staff

Kyle Ward, 32, and his wife, Sariana Lovelady, have two children: Landon Ward and Remy Ward. Ward graduated from high school before attending trade school for one year.

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Wade Emerson

3 weeks ago By News Staff

Wade Emerson, 56, and his wife, Pam Rankin Emerson, have two children: Cassie (Tyler) McDaniel and Kylie (Garrett) Simmons. Emerson is a 1986 graduate of Wills Point High School and is employed as an electrician and in concrete construction.

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Mike D. Jones

3 weeks ago By News Staff

Mike D. Jones and his wife, Kristie, have three adult children.

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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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