March 2022

Two appointments to the Van Zandt County Historical Commission received unanimous approval March 2 during the regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court.

Texas Farm Bureau Radio Network celebrates 20 years on air this month. Since the network was established in 2002, it has served as a news source for farmers, ranchers and landowners across the Lone Star State.

The Van Zandt Master Gardener Association Geranium Fundraiser ends March 21. All orders and payments need to be received by noon on March 21.

It was around 9:30 p.m. March 1, when a final tally of votes was in for the 2022 Primary Election. There were 8,774 total votes cast, with 8,149 Republican and 625 Democratic votes. There were a total of 3,104 votes cast during Early Voting. Voter turnout for Van Zandt County was 22.40 percent.

Scholarships were presented to three Van High School students March 1 during the Van Area Chamber of Commerce’s Quarterly Luncheon downtown at The Movie House.

The Edgewood Municipal Court will conduct a citation and warrant resolution drive through March 26. The court has released information for those who face a warrant or citation for the city.

Van Zandt County voters went to the polls on Primary Election Day, March 1, approving 10 propositions on the ballot. The propositions ranged from eliminating property taxes within 10 years to creating a constitutional amendment protecting the sanctity of life.