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What could be better than having one state basketball champion in Martins Mill this season? How about two state champions? Following the lead of the Martins Mill Lady Mustangs the week before, the Martins Mill Mustangs varsity boys’ basketball team brought home some state title hardware of their own March 6. For the second time this season, the Mustangs defeated two-time state champion, Lipan, 55-43, to win the Class 2A, Division 2, state championship game at The Alamodome in San Antonio for the boys’ first state title at Martins Mill since 1949.

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.