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Commissioners Court nominates three to serve in 3-2 vote

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In a 3-2 vote, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court nominated three individuals to serve on the Van Zandt County Appraisal District’s Board of Directors for the next two years. Larry Shackelford of Ben Wheeler, David King of Canton, and Kyle Thompson of Grand Saline were among eight nominees that the commissioners’ court chose from during its regular meeting Nov.
Van Zandt County Pct. 2 resident Bryan Cole Young shared his opinion regarding the selection process for choosing nominees to the VZC Appraisal District’s Board of Directors Nov. 22 during the regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court. Photo by David Barber

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The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Offi ce released the following arrest report from Nov. 14-Nov.

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The Wills Point Community Angel Tree (WPCAT) is a community-wide, annual donation program that provides Christmas gifts for children in families facing financial hardship during the holiday season. The WPCAT had 350 Angels available for sponsoring but still have over 100 unadopted Angels available for sponsoring.

Genealogical Society hosts ‘Show and Tell’ meeting

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Van Zandt County Genealogical Society Publicity Director The Van Zandt County Genealogical Society held its yearly November ‘Show and Tell’ meeting on Nov. 28 at the VZC/Sarah Norman Library in Canton.
Genealogical Society hosts ‘Show and Tell’ meeting

Texans encouraged to practice bear safety

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With winter quickly approaching, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) encourages residents in the western, southwestern and northeastern portions of Texas to practice appropriate bear safety measures and report sightings.
Texans encouraged to practice bear safety

THE OLD MAN’S SHADOW

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Throughout our days here on Planet Earth, we have what psychologists call our ‘inner man’ tagging along every step of the way, from the womb to the tomb, so to speak. I use the term ‘shadow’ in reference to the other ‘Luke’ that’s been on many outdoor adventures with me.
Luke describes hunting as an ‘old man’ is even more fun than in his younger years, these days it’s the total outdoor experience he enjoys. Courtesy photo

Lady Vandals looking for return to state playoffs

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Coming off a 22-3 overall record, a District 16-4A championship with a 9-1 mark, and a Class 4A Bi-District title, the Van Lady Vandals, under second year Head Coach Kay Bachert, are looking for another strong performance during the 2023-24 varsity basketball season.