January 2022

Van Zandt County has a growing community of families that homeschool. We love our homeschool families and we are rolling out two new programs for our homeschool community.

Texas Secretary of State John Scott reminds all eligible Texas voters to make sure they are registered to vote ahead of the Jan. 31 voter registration deadline for the March 1, 2022, Primary Elections in Texas.

In the course of her life, Kathleen Cordelia Bailey has been many things– a waitress, teacher, farmer, and diplomat. Now she’d like to use her diverse professional experience in the role of US Congressional Representative for Van Zandt County and the people of Texas district 05.

Keeping your heart healthy is a vital part of living a healthy lifestyle. February is American Heart Health Month, a time for Americans to focus on cardiovascular disease and ways it can be prevented. This month, we are reminded to lower the risk of developing heart disease by making lifestyle changes this new year. Focus on choosing healthy foods, staying physically active, controlling cholesterol, blood pressure, stress, and limiting alcohol.

The Edgewood Lady Dogs squared off against a familiar foe this week, hitting the court in Grand Saline Jan. 19 for a matchup with the Lady Indians.

The Martins Mill Lady Mustangs kept their foot pressed firmly on the accelerator last week, notching to more wins to remain perfect in district play with the playoffs looming just over the horizon. The Lady Mustangs began their week at home Jan.

The Wills Point Tigers played host to a talented Brownsboro squad Jan. 18, looking to even their district record after fading late in a 60-42 loss to Mabank back on Jan.

The Texas State Comptroller’s Office delivered its first sales tax revenue collection report of the year Jan. 12, indicating that six out of seven local cities had shown gains when comparing January 2022 totals against those posted during the same calendar month the previous year.

The Canton Eaglettes hit the court for the first of two scheduled meetings with rival Van on Tuesday night, looking to continue their perfect start to district play against the 2-1 Lady Vandals. Canton’s best defensive effort of the season would prove to be the difference in the contest as the Eaglettes handed Van their second consecutive 22-point loss, 46- 24.

Two longtime foes renewed their rivalry on Tuesday night as the Canton Eagles and their student section, dubbed the Color Cult, played host to the Van Vandals and their equally rowdy Red Mafia. Canton would prevail in the first of two scheduled matchups between the two programs, following up a season sweep of the Vandals last season with a 41-40 triumph.