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Major Midstream Operating Partners L.L.C. Regulatory Manager Robert Von Hausen released a statement Jan.

During the Jan. 31 regular meeting of the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court, VZC Clerk Susan Strickland shared an overall positive report regarding voting procedures in VZC during the Jan. 30 Texas House District 2 special runoff election.

A Total Solar Eclipse will take place on Monday, April 8, and Van Zandt County is a destination spot to see the full effects of the eclipse. North America has not seen a total eclipse since 2017.

STAFF REPORTS Van Zandt County Judge Andy Reese announced that there will be Town Hall Meetings conducted in each of the four VZC commissioner precincts during the month of February. The first Town Hall Meeting will be for residents in VZC Pct.

Both Republican Party candidates in the special runoff election Jan. 30 for the Texas House District 2 seat released statements following the results showing that Jill Dutton of Van defeated Brent Money of Greenville by 111 votes in the three-county election. Texas House District 2 covers Van Zandt, Hunt, and Hopkins Counties.

A day that has been two years in the making became reality Feb. 1 when the Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL) released their district realignments for the next two school years.

Against the defending Class 4A state champion Brownsboro Bearettes Jan. 19, the Van Lady Vandals stayed within striking distance but in the end, could not overtake Brownsboro on its home court as the Bearettes dealt the Lady Vandals a tough 38-34 defeat.

The Van Vandal boys’ soccer team turned in an impressive performance Jan. 23 as they shut out Mineola, 3-0. Guadalupe Sanchez scored a brace. Both of Guadalupe’s goals were assisted by Brayan Colorado. Isaiah Colorado scored the third goal of the night with an assist from Diego Mendoza.