Final early voting numbers in VZ County released
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Final Early Voting numbers in Van Zandt County were released Nov. 4 by the VZC Clerk’s office.
November 2024
TxDOT announces next phase of bridge work
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The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) recently announced that the opening of the newly constructed FM 859 bridge over I-20 to traffic took place Thursday, Nov. 7.
Letter to the Editor
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Dear Editor: Van Zandt County was awarded a grant from the Texas Historical Commission to cover the cost of the full restoration of the VZCO Courthouse. The $9.5 MILLION grant would have covered the cost of the restoration.
Mighty thin pancakes in this world
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Ever listened to two people or two groups argue? Both opponents believe there is only one real truth, MINE!! Doesn’t matter how loudly the other side yells. Doesn’t make a difference how many facts the other side lays out and cites triumphantly.
The winner, even when you lost
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You’ve surely seen them. The people in your life that rarely look at the glass as half empty.
SPCA of Texas granted custody of 18 animals
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susan@vanzandtnews.com In a significant turn of events on Friday, Nov. 1, the SPCA of Texas was awarded custody of 18 animals allegedly abandoned and cruelly treated by their owner, Lucas Wayne Penrod.
Blotter
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The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Oct,22 through Oct 29. Brandon Davenport, 19, Ben Wheeler, Burglary of a building, theft of a building.