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The most tightly contested local race from the March 3 Republican Primary officially drew to a close this week with incumbent Precinct 3 Constable Robert Tisdale holding off challenger Brent Deen by a slim 1,116-1,106 margin following a March 26 recount.
Read moreAs the clock struck midnight, March 20, Texas citizens woke up to a new reality due to the coronavirus or COVID-19. This new reality was no fairytale however, as Texas Governor Greg Abbott handed down guidelines for citizens to follow that would affect their everyday life. Van Zandt County residents s have Point been notified of Chr one positive case of the coronavirus, but no shelter in place order has been made by the VZC Commissioners yet, but residents have the threat of the virus affect their everyday life.
Read moreThe chances that University Interscholastic League sanctioned spring activities would resume anytime soon were effectively dashed last week with the organization announcing an extension of the embargo that first went into effect March 16.
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During a 20-minute emergency session March 23, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court voted 3-0 to limit public access immediately to the courthouse and all other VZC buildings through at least Wednesday, April 15, due to coronavirus concerns.
Read moreUntil further notice, the Myrtle Springs Water Supply Corporation Office will be closed to the public in an effort to prevent the further spread of the novel coronavirus. To pay your water bill, visit the website, www.myrtlespringswater.org, or mail to P.O. Box 99 Canton, TX 75103, or leave check or money order in our drop box at the MSWSC office.
Read moreThe Van Zandt County Sarah Norman Library has been monitoring information about the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Read moreThe Van Zandt County Tax-Assessor Collector Shirley Chisham has released information regarding operational changes due to COVID-19 (coronavirus.)
Read moreThe following is a press release regarding elective procedures from area hospitals.
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