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The Van Zandt County Sheriff ’s Office released the following arrest report from Feb 04, 25 through Feb 12, 25. Lisa Darlyn Barnes, 46, Chestnut Mound, Tennessee, Driving while intoxicated.
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City, school election filings ended Feb. 14 in VZC
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davidb@vanzandtnews.com The deadline for candidates to sign up to run in the upcoming city and school elections in Van Zandt County was Feb. 14.
‘MAGA GALA’ event set for Feb. 28
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The Republican Club of Van Zandt County has announced that tickets are available now for the club’s ‘MAGA GALA’ event scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28 at Victory Life Church located at 16040 State Highway 64 in Ben Wheeler.
Proposed new VZC Courthouse facility plans presented
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davidb@vanzandtnews.com Plans for a proposed new Van Zandt County Courthouse facility at the location of the old Paul Michael building in Canton were presented during a Town Hall Meeting Feb. 3 at Edom City Limits.
New jail, sheriff’s office topics of potential bond election
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davidb@vanzandtnews.com With the prospect of a bond election looming possibly as early as Saturday, May 3, a Town Hall Meeting was held Feb. 3 at Edom City Limits to discuss the need for a new Van Zandt County Jail facility as well as a new VZC Sheriff’s Office facility.
Bachtel returning to EHS as new Head Football Coach
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In a press release from Edgewood ISD Superintendent Kristin Prater received by the News Feb. 5, Edgewood High School is thrilled to announce the appointment of former EHS Head Football Coach Kevin Bachtel as the new Head Football Coach, Coordinator of Collegiate Recruitment, and Assistant athletic director.
Tigers defeat Farmersville
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The Wills Point Tigers put on an impressive team performance on the road Jan. 31 as they blew past Farmersville, 59-49.