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It’s a new year, but the news out of the capital continues to focus on COVID-19. Gov.
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Van Zandt County Sheriff Steve Hendrix’s first day started off with a bang as the VZC Sheriff’s Office was called to a shooting just off FM 2475, close to Lake Tawakoni around 3 p.m., Jan. 1.
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Van Zandt County’s newly elected officials were officially administered the oath of their respective offices during the 2021 Inauguration Ceremony held at the Van Zandt County Courthouse Jan. 1.
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Each year, Van Zandt Newspapers runs an edition of the paper wrapping up the year with a review of articles published in the newspaper from the year. While some are calling 2020 the worst year yet, take a look back at what Van Zandt County has went through and overcame. Staff at Van Zandt Newspapers can only hope and keep our fingers crossed that the new year is better and brighter for everyone.
Read moreFollowing much discussion during their Dec. 23 regular meeting, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court unanimously agreed not to pursue, at this time, a state grant addressing the preservation of the VZC Courthouse.
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Outgoing Van Zandt County Pct. 1 Commissioner Brandon Brown received congratulations and appreciation for his service to VZC from the other members of the commissioners’ court during their final 2020 regular meeting Dec. 23.
Read moreCongress has passed a COVID-19 relief package that will provide a $600 stimulus check for most Americans. The relief package would establish a temporary $300 per week supplemental jobless benefit and a $600 direct payment stimulus check for most working Americans.
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A total case count of COVID-19 has reached 2,341 by Dec. 22, according to the Northeast Public Health District.
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