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Kevin Bridger, Van Zandt County Sheriff

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My name is Kevin Bridger, candidate for Van Zandt County Sheriff. I am very excited to serve as your next sheriff if you bless me with that honor.
Kevin Bridger, Van Zandt County Sheriff

Friends of the GS Public Library meeting held Jan. 30

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Elise Elliott, daughter of Cristy and Joel Elliott, was selected as the Salt Festival pageant duchess for the Friends of the Grand Saline Public Library. The choice was confirmed at the annual general meeting of the Friends of the GS Public Library held Jan.
Grand Saline Friends of the Library President Catrennia Williamson and Vice-President Yvonne Trent presented a copy of ‘The Covenant of Water’ to Grand Saline Librarian Brandi Collard-Simpson (middle). The Grand Saline Friends of the Library are hoping to make a book donation

Early voting begins Tuesday

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davidb@vanzandtnews.com Early Voting for the March 5 Primary Election is scheduled to begin Tuesday, Feb. 20, according to the Van Zandt County Clerk’s office.

Debate set for Jan. 19 in Canton

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davidb@vanzandtnews.com With Early Voting scheduled to get underway Feb. 20, plans for a debate involving candidates seeking office in the March 5 Primary Election has been scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19 at The Silver Spur Resort, located on State Highway 19 north of Interstate 20, in Canton.

Dutton sworn in as state representative

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History was made at the Van Zandt County District Courtroom inside the VZC Courthouse in Canton Feb. 14 as Republican Jill Dutton of Van was sworn in as the first woman to represent Van Zandt County in the Texas House of Representatives.
Newly elected Texas House District 2 State Representative Jill Dutton of Van takes the oath of office administered by United States District 5 Congressman Lance Gooden of Terrell Feb. 14 during a swearing-in ceremony in the Van Zandt County District Courtroom in Canton. Standing with Dutton were her husband, David, and her son, D. J. Photo by David Barber