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In last week’s issue of the News, the name of one of the candidates in the Van Zandt County Pct. 3 Commissioner’s race was misidentified in the election results.

Fruitvale ISD has announced plans to expand their Early Childhood Education Program by adding a class for three-year olds starting with the 2024-25 program term. Documents required will include proof of income (SNAP approval, W-2, or tax return), birth certificate, social security card (parent and child), parent ID, proof of address (utility bill), insurance card, shot record, current medical exam, and current dental exam.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Offi ce released the following arrest report from Feb. 27-Mar.

In a quest for a fresh start, new opportunities, the owners of 88888 Ranch embarked on a journey that led them from California to Texas. Motivated by a desire for a better quality of life, they made the decision to leave behind their familiar surroundings and explore a different path.

Van Zandt County Republican Club President How many times after elections do we hear if only more Christians would have voted, the outcome would have been better. Our keynote speaker for the March 25 meeting of our Van Zandt County Republican Club will be Bunni Pounds with Christian Engaged.

With a number of law enforcement and elected officials in and around Van Zandt County standing behind them, VZC Sheriff Joe Carter and VZC Sheriff ’s Department Lt. Bob Keltner held a news conference regarding an update on sex offender investigations in VZC.

In a media release March 13, Wills Point Police Chief Aaron W. Long announced the termination of an off-duty police officer in the department.

The Edgewood Police Department recently released information regarding an investigation into puppies that were dumped at the city park. “On Thursday, March 7, 2024, the Edgewood Police Department was dispatched to the city park in reference to some puppies that had been dumped,” said Edgewood Police Chief John Morrison in the press release.