March 2024

Body How many times have I been hunting and watched a hawk or buzzard over head and wish that I too had the ability to observe the landscape from above rather than be limited to what was within my peripheral vision there on the ground!

Body Texas recorded a new all-time low number of hunting-related accidents across the state, according to the 2023 Texas Hunting Accident Report. A new record low of 10 non-fatal hunting-related accidents and one fatality were reported in 2023.

Body Edgewood ISD Director of Technology & Communications On Thursday, Feb. 29, Edgewood ISD hosted the first ever Family Science Night.

Body Katie Parker still gets nervous just crossing the street. Eight years ago, a careless driver plowed into her and her dog, Riley, while they were out for a jog. Parker was hit with such force that she was thrown more than 60 feet.

Body Canton ISD Superintendent Brian Nichols released a statement March 19 about the school district’s decision to cancel classes Monday, April 8, due to the total solar eclipse.

Body TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION Recent estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau indicate that six of the 10 fastest-growing counties in the United States from 2022 to 2023 were in Texas.

Body Carter BloodCare has scheduled a blood drive from 2-6 p.m. Monday, April 1, at the Walmart Supercenter located at 603 East State Highway 243 in Canton.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com An agreement between Van Zandt County and the Animal Protection League of Longview was unanimously approved by the VZC Commissioners Court during its regular meeting March 13.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com The Van Zandt News will publish, at no cost, one story and a photograph for each candidate that has filed to run in the Saturday, May 4 city and school elections in Van Zandt County.

Body editor@terrelltribune.com A man was hit and killed on Interstate 20 in Terrell in the early morning hours of Sunday, March 17. The Terrell Police Department received two calls from concerned motorists driving westbound on Interstate 20 about a person standing in the roadway.