December 2023
WPHS graduate raises $1,500 for ABC Room
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Jolie Parker, a graduate of Wills Point High School, recently raised $1,500.00 for the ABC Room in Van Zandt County to help provide Christmas bags for the Child Protective Services (CPS) children currently being taken care of by the state.
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UT-Tyler’s Fall graduation ceremony held Dec. 7 Students from Ben Wheeler, Canton, Edgewood, Grand Saline, Van and Wills Point were among those recognized during the Fall 2023 graduation ceremony Dec.
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The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Dec. 5-Dec.
LaPrade discusses new radio communications project
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davidb@vanzandtnews.com Van Zandt County Pct. 1 Commissioner Chad LaPrade was the guest speaker Dec. 6 as he discussed the current status of the new VZC radio communications system during the weekly luncheon of the Canton Lions Club at the Van Zandt Country Club.
Hotel allowance increase approved by commissioners
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davidb@vanzandtnews.com An increase in the hotel allowance for Van Zandt County employees was approved unanimously by the VZC Commissioners Court during its regular meeting Dec. 6.
Vandalism reported at Cherry Creek Park
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A report of vandalism at Cherry Creek Park in Canton is still under investigation, according to Canton Police Department Detective Jerod Forrest. Forrest said that the vandalism was done sometime during the overnight hours Dec.
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