October 2023
Dale Beard of Murchison wins Football Contest #9 in ‘tie-breaker’
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With his prediction in the ‘tie-breaker’ game, Dale Beard of Murchison is the winner of Football Contest No. 9 in the Van Zandt News.
Stretch run for potential football playoff positions continues
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While the Van Vandals have already clinched their berth for the upcoming state football playoffs, four other schools are trying to punch their tickets as well, but it will be more than likely that those playoff hopes won’t be finalized until after the final regular season game is played Friday, Nov. 3.
St. Therese Catholic Church members meet on courthouse steps
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Contributor Members of St. Therese Catholic Church in Canton braved the first cold breezes of fall as they stood shoulder to shoulder on the Van Zandt County Courthouse steps Sunday, Oct.
Oakland Baptist Church celebrating 120th anniversary
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The Oakland Baptist Church in Canton will be celebrating their 120th anniversary at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct.
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The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Oct. 17-Oct.
Updated early voting totals released by clerk’s office
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STAFF REPORTS Through the end of the business day Oct. 25, a total of 891 voted during early voting for the Nov.
Halloween events, Heritage Festival scheduled
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While most Halloween events and fall festivals have concluded in Van Zandt County, there are a few still remaining on the schedule over the coming days including the following: Wills Point BOO on the Bricks The Wills Point BOO on the Bricks is scheduled to take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, in downtown Wills Point.
Purchase of radio units approved by court
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DAVID BARBER davidb@vanzandtnews.com During a special called meeting Oct. 23, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court voted 3-1 to purchase radio units for volunteer fire departments in VZC who do not have available funding.