Briefs
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The Carter BloodCare bus will be in Canton for two stops during the month of December. The first blood drive will take place from 2-6 p.m.
November 2023
Hall endorses Brent Money for State Representative
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With Early Voting concluding, State Senator Bob Hall endorses Brent Money for the vacant State Representative seat. “Brent Money should be our next House District 2 Representative,” said Hall.
Community Angel Tree campaign continuing
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The Wills Point Community Angel Tree (WPCAT) is a community- wide, annual donation program that provides Christmas gifts for children in families facing financial hardship during the holiday season. This year, the goal of WPCAT is to make sure that each child (from newborns to high school seniors) receives two new outfits with shoes and a coat, and that each family receives a bag of food and a turkey.
Candidate sign-up continues for March Primary
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The candidate filing period for the March 2024 Primary Election continues through Monday, Dec. 11, according to the VZC Clerk’s office.
‘Stuff the Bus’ is back for another holiday season
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Bucky Baker of Wills Point has always been one to give back to the community whether it was to the schools, local businesses or to the kids never wanting a pat on the back, just wanting to help the people who need it.
Legislative update presented by Dunn to trustees
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DAVID BARBER davidb@vanzandtnews.com During his monthly report to the Van School Board members Nov. 13, Van ISD Superintendent Don Dunn updated the trustees on educational topics that have been or will be considered by the Texas Legislature during its current fourth special session in Austin.
Fruitvale FFA competes
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Commissioners officially canvass election results
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During a 10-minute special session Nov. 17, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court officially canvassed the results from the Nov. 7 General Election involving 14 proposed Constitutional Amendments as well as the special election for Texas House District 2 representative.
Holiday events scheduled for VZ County
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Christmas Parades and other holiday activities are drawing closer throughout Van Zandt County as four VZC cities have released their plans to celebrate the holiday season and they are as follows: Van A lighted Christmas Parade, caroling, a tree lighting, ‘Vantastic’ photo ops including Santa and Mrs. Claus will be featured in the City of Van’s ‘Christmas Experience’ starting at 6 p.m.
Charlie “Bud” Jack Phipps
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1936-2023 A funeral service for Charlie “Bud” Jack Phipps, 87, of Terrell will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov.
