February 2023

DAVID KAPITAN sports@vanzandtnews.com The Martins Mill Mustangs kept pace in this year’s District 19-2A title chase this week, notching an easy 89-10 win over the visiting Cross Roads Bobcats Feb. 7.

The Edgewood Lady Dogs have been a model of consistency on the hardwood in recent years, entering the 2022-’23 season with five consecutive district titles on their resume. Edgewood would go on to claim a sixth consecutive crown last week, powering their way to wins over Grand Saline, Paris Chisum and longtime rival Emory Rains in dominant fashion.

Another Super Bowl Sunday has arrived with a highly anticipated matchup to decide the world championship of professional football. The American Football Conference (AFC) Champion Kansas City Chiefs are taking on the National Football Conference (NFC) Champion Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII with kickoff set for 5:30 p.m.

Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 3.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.05/g Feb. 6, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas.

DAVID KAPITAN sports@vanzandtnews.com Wills Point ISD officials moved swiftly Feb. 6, investigating an alleged threat of violence made by a middle school student earlier the same day.

TONJA GARTEN VZC Librarian February came in with a frozen blast, didn’t it? The Library Ladies missed a couple of days due to weather but came back ready to see our patrons. Hope everyone was safe, warm and had plenty of books to read!! February is a busy, but short month.

The ‘3rd Thursdays with Erin Picking Circle’ will meet from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb.

Retirement provides individuals with ample time to engage in activities they enjoy. Many seniors spend that newfound free time relaxing and seeing the sights.

The search for a new Van Zandt County Courthouse Facilities manager is underway following approval to proceed with finding someone to fill the position by the VZC Commissioners Court Following the postponement of the meeting originally scheduled for Feb. 1 due to the winter storm in VZC, the commissioners’ court rescheduled the meeting for Feb. 8 in the VZC Court at Law Courtroom.

Those interested in filing to run in the May 6 city and school elections in Van Zandt County have until Friday, Feb. 17 to sign-up.