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Ever listened to two people or two groups argue? Both opponents believe there is only one real truth, MINE!! Doesn’t matter how loudly the other side yells. Doesn’t make a difference how many facts the other side lays out and cites triumphantly.

Dear Editor: Van Zandt County was awarded a grant from the Texas Historical Commission to cover the cost of the full restoration of the VZCO Courthouse. The $9.5 MILLION grant would have covered the cost of the restoration.

Two-month-old Lydia suddenly feels uncomfortable, so she begins twisting her little head back and forth, whimpering, and when that doesn’t bring her mom, she begins shifting her body around. According to her beliefs, that lady in-waiting has only one function in life, to attend to Lydia’s every whim and need.

Americans’ right to speak their minds is considered sacred, which is why we must fight to protect the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and the Texas Citizens Participation Act (TCPA).

Chief Appraiser/Tax Administrator Van Zandt County Appraisal District During the 88th regular session, the Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill (SB) 1801, effective September 1, 2023, which requires all Texas Appraisal Districts to develop a program for periodic review of each residence homestead granted under Texas Property Tax Code Section 11.13.

Texas District 2 State Representative Northeast Texas is one of the fastest growing regions in Texas and freight by rail will play an essential role to our economy, job growth, and transportation safety.

Dear Editor: Van Zandt County owes a great debt of gratitude to the Van Zandt County Historical Commission for their many years of work to preserve our county history. VZC Historical Commission President Elvis Allen, members Sherrie Archer and Tim West, and the entire commission have served us very well, and a special recognition to them and to our VZC Commissioners Court for their relentless work to preserve our courthouse.

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In April of this year, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court authorized the application for a Courthouse Restoration grant from the Texas Historical Commission. The requested amount for the grant was $9,567,427, the maximum amount allowed for VZC.

You grew up together. Fought over who got to ride the newer bicycle and who would have the bigger bedroom.