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The Van Vandal boys’ varsity soccer team captured an exciting overtime victory over Chapel Feb. 27 at Van’s Memorial Stadium, 2-0.

The Martins Mill Mustangs advanced to the Class 2A regional boys’ tournament with a 36-25 victory over Grapeland in the regional quarterfinals in Athens Feb. 27.

With two victories in the Class 2A regional tournament in Athens Feb. 23, 24, the Martins Mill Lady Mustangs advanced to the state tournament in San Antonio.

The Edgewood varsity girls’ basketball team advanced to the Regional Tournament after a thrilling 42-38 overtime victory Feb. 20 over Pottsboro.

The Spirit and Squirt Horse Rescue Spring Concert is scheduled for Saturday, March 9 at the Van Zandt County Fairgrounds located at 24792 State Highway 64 in Canton. The concert will feature ‘Jimmy Lewis & 8 Second Ride Band.’ There will be free entry, but parking will be $20 per vehicle.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Following a presentation and recommendation by Van Zandt County Sheriff Joe Carter and VZC Sheriff’s Department Captain Melonie Williams, the VZC Commissioners Court approved an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Kaufman County to house inmates, when needed, at their facility.

susan@vanzandtnews.com With current Van Zandt County Pct. 3 Commissioner Keith Pearson choosing not to seek re-election, the door opened for three candidates to sign up for the opportunity in the March 5 Primary Election to fill the seat.

susan@vanzandtnews.com Van Zandt County residents gathered to listen to the opening statements of the candidates running for the position of VZC Tax Assessor Collector during a Feb. 19 candidate debate held at The Silver Spur Resort in Canton.