October 2024

Body 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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Body 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.

Body 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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Body 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.

Body 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.

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

Body 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.

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