February 2025

Briefs

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There will be a Carter Bloodcare blood drive from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb.

Blotter

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The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Jan. 28-Feb.

Republican Women of VZC meeting Feb. 10 at library

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The Republican Women of Van Zandt County is part of the Texas Federation of Republican Women (TFRW). This club provides the avenue for women to influence policy, develop candidates, and elect the leaders of Texas.
The Republican Women of Van Zandt County recently announced their slate of officers for 2025-26 which included, left to right, President Amanda Gray; Vice-President Kelly Hernandez; Treasurer Cindy Hardin; and Secretary Barbara Crow. The next monthly meeting of the Republican Women of VZC is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10 at the VZC/Sarah Norman Library in Canton. Photo by Faith Caughron

The importance of wellness exams after 50

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Seniors are a growing and increasingly prosperous demographic. As the senior population increases, a greater emphasis must be placed on keeping aging individuals healthy. Wellness checks are important at any age, but they bear even more significance as individuals grow older.
The importance of wellness exams after 50

Promises, expectations for the state legislative session

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Transparency and Accountability in theTexas House Transparency in the Texas House is one of my key priorities because it is the foundation on which good policy and protection of liberty must be built. Patrick Henry once wrote, “The liberties of a people never were, nor ever will be, secure, when the transactions of their rulers may be concealed from them.” Since my Primary Election victory in March 2024, I’ve been focused on procedural reforms in the House that are necessary prerequisites to good governance.

Maria Del Refugio

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July 4, 1952- January 31, 2025 Memorial services for Maria Del Refugio, 72, of Fruitvale, were scheduled for noon Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Bartley Funeral Home. The family will received friends from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday at the funeral home.

Betty Davis

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June 9, 1931 - February 5, 2025 Funeral services for Betty Davis, 93, of Wills Point were held Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service.
Betty Davis