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Man gets life in prison for motorcycle gang death

1 year ago By Staff Reports

After a Smith County jury found a Henderson County man guilty Jan. 17 of a first-degree felony in relation to what the jury believed was giving orders that led to the 2020 shooting death of a motorcyclist near Tyler, the court then followed that conviction Jan. 21 by sentencing him to life in prison.

Retirement ceremony held for VZC Auditor Sandy Hill

1 year ago By David Barber

Retiring Van Zandt CountyAuditor Sandy Hill was honored by current and former VZC officials as part of a ceremony Jan. 24 during a special called meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court.

An ‘Outstanding Service Award’ was presented to retiring Van Zandt County Auditor Sandy Hill Jan. 24 for her 30 years of service to VZC, including the last seven years as VZC auditor. The award was presented by VZC District Judge Chris Martin during a special called meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court. Photos by David Barber

Deadline to sign up for city, school elections is Feb. 14

1 year ago By David Barber

Those interested in signing up to run in the city and school elections in Van Zandt County may do so now through Friday, Feb. 14.

Board officers named at VZC Genealogical Society meeting

1 year ago By News Staff

The members of the Van Zandt County Genealogical Society met in Canton on Jan. 26.

The Van Zandt County Genealogical Society elected new officers during its Jan. 26 meeting which included Carrie Woolverton, Margaret Cox, Lee Dickson, Amy Heaton, Tammy Garrett, Cindy Cooper, Imogene Kirkpatrick, and Jan Crow. Courtesy photo

Kash Patel: The fighter America needs to restore the FBI

1 year ago By Lance Gooden

Over the past four years, the FBI’s (Federal Bureau of Investigation) leadership has betrayed its mission becoming a weapon in the hands of the radical left against conservatives, people of faith, and numerous partisan interests.

Hutchins accepts Hawkins ISD Superintendent position

1 year ago By News Staff

Following their closed executive session at the conclusion of their regular monthly meeting Jan. 13, the Van School Board announced the resignation of Van ISD Director of Operations Jeff Hutchins.