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While basketball is important to Martins Mill High School Mustang senior Jak Kinder, it is far from being his whole life. Kinder, 18, became the talk of high school basketball in the state of Texas earlier this month as he set a new state record in three-point shooting which now totals 580 successful three-point baskets in his career as of Jan.

DAVID BARBER davidb@vanzandtnews.com According to a press release Jan. 23 from Edgewood ISD Superintendent Kristin Prater to the News, Edgewood Head Varsity Football Coach Alex Guerra will not be returning for the 2025 season.

The sun had disappeared below the western horizon. The distance howls of several packs of coyotes could be heard.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Jan 14, 25 through Jan 22, 25. Jason Colby Bearden, 51, Homeless, Poss CS PG 1<1G.

The Hope Center, located at 885 East State Highway 243 in Canton, held a successful open house on Jan. 19 inviting community members to learn more about the vital services it provides for individuals facing unexpected pregnancies.

Van Zandt County Historical Commission Publicity Chairperson The Van Zandt County Historical Commission celebrated its 62nd anniversary on Monday, Jan. 20, at its regular public meeting at the Van Zandt County/Sarah Norman Library in Canton.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is planning to conduct the fol-lowing construction and maintenance work in the district during the week of Jan. 20, 2025.