March 2025

Texas District 2 State Representative Brent Money has filed two bills aimed at incentivizing development and increasing feasibility of smallscale farming. “Rural farmers, ranchers, and small businesses are the backbone of Texas’ economy,” said Money.

In the world of education and athletics, leadership changes are inevitable. New presidents, superintendents, principals, and other school leaders frequently step into their roles with the promise of innovation and improvement.

It promises to be a busy week from March 29-April 5 during the 67th Annual Van Zandt County Fair and Rodeo at the VZC Fairgrounds in Canton. The AgriScience Fair, Container Grown Plants, Floral Cup, Public Speaking, and Robotics competitions all required a submission of entry on March 1.

On March 12, 2025, deputies from the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Precinct 2 area of Van Zandt County for a burglary that had already occurred, according to VZC Sheriff’s Department Captain Pete O’Reilly.

A Canton man has been sentenced to federal prison for his role in a wire fraud conspiracy in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Abe Mc-Glothin, Jr.

On March 10, the regular monthly meeting of the Republican Women of Van Zandt County convened with a robust turnout and an agenda filled with important discussions and insights. Club members were treated to a wealth of information regarding property taxes, local governance, and community engagement.

Candidates in the May 3 Van Zandt County city and school elections are reminded to turn in their Candidate Questionnaires and photos to the offi ce of in Canton by 3 p.m. Friday, April 4.

Reese Hattaway placed eighth in the girls’ shot put finals with a distance of 27-2 at the Malakoff Tiger Relays March 13..

In an exciting development for young athletes in Van Zandt County, local towns have come together to form a new cooperative youth league, 903 Youth Football & Cheer. This initiative aims to foster teamwork and sportsmanship among youth while providing a platform for competitive play and annual cheer competitions.

The Edgewood varsity boys’ and girls’ track teams competed March 13 in the Malakoff Tiger Relays. Results of Edgewood participants in the meet were as follows: Varsity Boys 200 Meter Dash Finals Michael Jackman, eighth place, 24.53 seconds.