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Brent A. Money of Greenville was sworn in as Representative of Texas House District 2 on Tuesday, Jan.

The Canton Eaglettes extended their home win streak with a 52-28 victory over the Brownsboro Bearettes Jan. 14 marking their fourth consecutive win against Brownsboro.

The Canton Eagles varsity boys’ basketball team split two district matches as they defeated Kemp on the road Jan. 7 before falling at home to Athens Jan.

White-tail deer season wraps up this weekend (Jan 19) for North Texas hunters. Thanks to the muzzleloader and special youth season, hunting continues throughout the weekend of Jan 18-19 and then deer hunters have to wait until next fall to again take to the whitetail woods, but did you know that on many Texas ranches that are permitted by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), deer can be harvested through February by special permit?

Wills Point High School senior Cooper O’Neal was selected and played in the Native American All-Star Football Game that was held Jan. 7 at The Star in Frisco.

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.

susan@vanzandtnews.com In the heart of East Texas, a family of dynamic entrepreneurs are transforming the small town of Ben Wheeler through their various business ventures. Chuck and Gretchen Partney, along with Melissa Burnett, have embarked on a journey that not only revitalizes local commerce but also fosters a sense of community.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Another step toward the preparation for a potential bond election to be presented to the voters as early as May 2025 to construct a new Van Zandt County Jail and/or renovate the VZC Courthouse was taken Jan. 13 when the VZC Commissioners Court unanimously hired a financial advisor.