January 2025

By the time you are reading this, you won’t need me to remind you of the blast of Arctic air that pushed through the state this week. Just step outside, but you better put your long johns on before you do! It’s early Sunday morning and I’m comfy and warm at my computer.

Following his swearing-in ceremony Jan. 1 in the Van Zandt County District Courtroom, new VZC Sheriff Kevin Bridger released the following statement: “I am proud to represent the law enforcement professionals of VZC and to be your sheriff,” said Bridger.

With sub-freezing temperatures predicted for North Texas in the next few days, the SPCA of Texas advises the following protect pets from harsh outdoor conditions. — Freezing temperatures can be dangerous and even deadly for companion ani-mals, so it is best to keep your pet indoors as much as...

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Most cities and school districts in Van Zandt County are busily preparing for the start of the candidate sign-up period for numerous city and school elections this spring. Election Day for the 2025 school and city elections in VZC is Saturday, May 3.

russell@thmonitor.net Residents of Van Zandt County have filed a lawsuit in the 294th Judicial District in Canton seeking damages, temporary and permanent injunctions and demanding a jury in reference to the Amador Energy Storage Project, a 100-megawatt lithium battery energy storage facility under...

While new Van Zandt County Fire Marshal Kevin Palmer will not officially begin his duties until Jan. 22, he is already on the job.

In 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, the VZC Commissioners Court unanimously approved a resolution during a special called meeting Jan. 2.

1950- 2024 Services for Sandi Brittain Harris, 74, of Grand Saline, were held Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Bartley Funeral Home with Bro. Donnie Herring officiating.

The Root Seekers Genealogical Society recently announced its 2025 meeting schedule with the first meeting of the near year scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8. All meetings for 2025 will be held at the Tri-County Library located on Market Street in Mabank.