February 2024

Body The Van Zandt County Pet Project is encouraging pet owners to have their pets spayed and neutered. “Mating season starts soon,” said a VZC Pet Project spokesperson.

Body In last week’s issue of the News, it was stated that the City of Edom would hold a school board election in November 2024. The information should have read that Edom will have a city election but not until 2025.

Body With less than two weeks remaining until the Friday, Feb. 16 candidate filing deadline, very few filings have been reported for the May 4 city and school elections in Van Zandt County.

Body Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson reminds Texans that the deadline to register or update your registration in time for the primary election is Monday, Feb. 5.

Body The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Jan. 23-Jan.

Body The Canton Eagles varsity boys’ basketball team responded from a loss to Athens with a convincing 58-45 victory at home over Cumberland Academy Jan. 30.

Body The Van boys’ and girls’ varsity soccer teams suffered difficult losses on the road Jan. 26 at Chapel Hill.

Body The Van Lady Vandals bounced back from a tough loss against Lindale to get back on the winning track as they dominated Mabank on ‘Military Appreciation Night’ at home, 63-48, Jan. 30.