January 2025

Guerra not returning as Edgewood football coach

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DAVID BARBER davidb@vanzandtnews.com According to a press release Jan. 23 from Edgewood ISD Superintendent Kristin Prater to the News, Edgewood Head Varsity Football Coach Alex Guerra will not be returning for the 2025 season.
Alex Guerra

MMHS students competed in Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo

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Excitement and anticipation fill the air as students from the Martins Mill High School Ag Mechanics program prepare for their upcoming trip to the important Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. These dedicated students recently showcased the projects they have been meticulously crafting since August.
MMHS students competed in Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo

Indians, Lady Indians battle Malakoff

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The Grand Saline Indians and Lady Indians recently visited Malakoff in a district basketball matchup. The Indian varsity boys’ team edged Malakoff, 55-47, while the Lady Indians suffered a 64-18 defeat. The varsity girls’ season will come to a close on Feb. 4 while the boys’ varsity campaign will end a week later on Feb. 11.

Indians, Lady Indians battle Malakoff

A SET IN THE NIGHT WOODS

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The sun had disappeared below the western horizon. The distance howls of several packs of coyotes could be heard.
Luke spent some time recently in the cold night woods and shares some tasty wild pork recipes he devised while waiting for the hogs to show up. Photo by Luke Clayton

Blotter

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The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Jan 14, 25 through Jan 22, 25. Jason Colby Bearden, 51, Homeless, Poss CS PG 1<1G.

VZC Historical Commission celebrates 62nd anniversary

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Van Zandt County Historical Commission Publicity Chairperson The Van Zandt County Historical Commission celebrated its 62nd anniversary on Monday, Jan. 20, at its regular public meeting at the Van Zandt County/Sarah Norman Library in Canton.
VZC Historical Commission celebrates 62nd anniversary

TxDOT releases construction updates

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The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is planning to conduct the fol-lowing construction and maintenance work in the district during the week of Jan. 20, 2025.