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A Kaufman County grand jury handed down three indictments for a man in connection with a Christmas Eve 2019 domestic-violence incident which left one person dead and two others hospitalized.
Read moreOn Feb. 15, 2020, Van Quinlan-Tawakon Zandt County and all the cities within the county will begin using the Smart 911 by RAVE Mobile Safety for emergency alerts and notifications.
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It was a night of boots and business during the Van Zandt County Republican Primary candidate forum held Feb. 10 at the Canton Civic Center. Republican candidates for local and state elections were present to debate hot issues concerning specific offices open for election during the March 3 Primary Election. The forum was hosted by the VZC Republicans and moderated by Bob Reese, Teresa Drum and Clayton Stern. Early voting for the primary will begin Tuesday, Feb. 18.
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A three-way contractual agreement involving the Van Zandt County Commissioners' Court, the Canton Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) and the Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial Board was approved in a 3-0 vote by the commissioners' court during its regular meeting Feb. 5.
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My name is Steve Hendrix and I want to be your sheriff in Van Zandt County. I am a fourth-generation resident of the county. This is my home and the home of my family. Van Zandt County is important to me. I want it to be a place where you and your family will be safe and know you can count on your sheriff's office to respond when you need them. I am committed to bringing strong leadership and positive change to your sheriff's office. I will bring both law enforcement experience and business experience to the table. I will manage your tax dollars effectively and efficiently to make use of every single dollar.
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My name is Brent Deen, and I am running for Van Zandt County Precinct 3 Constable. Our precinct has the highest crime rate in the county, with the least active current constable. I have met with other constables who are very active, and personally witnessed the efforts they are putting forward to fight the crime in their precinct. My plan is to use my position as constable to be a resource for the whole precinct and fight the crime and drug epidemic.
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I am Dale Corbett and I have had the honor of being Van Zandt County Sheriff since 2017. I have served Van Zandt County in law enforcement for approximately 35 years. I am proud to say that I have been married to my wife Jodi for over 37 years. Together, we have two sons who are also in law enforcement serving in state and federal capacities.
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I am Carolyn Salter M.D., former mayor of Palestine, Texas, from 2005 to 2009, and I am running for U.S. Congress, Texas 5th Congressional District.
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