October 2024

A Call to Prayer’ program, promoted by local Pastors in Van Zandt County, is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct.

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Following a closed executive session at the conclusion of their Oct. 23 regular meeting, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court agreed unanimously to appoint a committee to explore options available for future land acquisition in VZC.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com In a 3-1 vote Oct. 23, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court rejected the extension of a deadline regarding a $9.5 million Texas Historical Commission Grant which was awarded earlier this year to VZC for full restoration of the VZC Courthouse.

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davidb@vanzandtnews.com A 60-day burn ban, effective immediately, was unanimously approved by the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court during its regular meeting Oct. 23.

Sports Correspondent With most varsity football teams in Van Zandt County having three games remaining on their regular season schedule, the stretch run for the state playoffs has reached an important stage.

The Van Lady Vandals defeated Kemp at home Oct. 15 but lost to Van Zandt County rival Canton on the road Oct.

The ‘tie-breaker’ game failed to break the deadlock as Teddy D. Bass and Patricia Bass, both of Fruitvale, finished as co-winners of Football Contest No.

Ty Rotan of Edgewood had a personal record and qualified for the Class 3A State Cross-Country Meet in Round Rock on Nov. 2.