January 2025

Body As your State Senator, I am eager to share key priorities for the 89th Legislature which uphold the foundational principles of the Texas Republican Party and address critical issues facing our state.

Body Texas District 2 State Representative Brent Money released the following statement Jan. 15 regarding the Jan.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com Catherine Gazda was introduced as the new Van Zandt County Auditor to the VZC Commissioners Court by VZC District Judge Chris Martin during the regular meeting of the commissioners’ court Jan. 13.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com Another step toward the preparation for a potential bond election to be presented to the voters as early as May 2025 to construct a new Van Zandt County Jail and/or renovate the VZC Courthouse was taken Jan.

Body susan@vanzandtnews.com In the heart of East Texas, a family of dynamic entrepreneurs are transforming the small town of Ben Wheeler through their various business ventures.

Body Those interested in signing up to run in the city and school elections in Van Zandt County may do so now through Friday, Feb. 14.

Body Wills Point High School senior Cooper O’Neal was selected and played in the Native American All-Star Football Game that was held Jan. 7 at The Star in Frisco.

Body White-tail deer season wraps up this weekend (Jan 19) for North Texas hunters.

Body In a remarkable achievement, two talented students from Van High School have qualified for the prestigious 2025 Association of Texas Small School Bands (ATSSB) All-State Band.

Body The Van High School Journalism Department has announced that the 2023-2024 Vandalite yearbooks have arrived. With the theme ‘Me in Time,’ the yearbook hosts a personal photo on each cover, a handwritten letter from the student and a special QR code on the back cover.