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Money, Dutton to compete in runoff election Dec. 9

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Republicans Brent Money of Greenville and Jill Dutton of Van will be competing in a runoff election Saturday, Dec. 9 after neither candidate was able to gain at least 50 percent of the vote during the Nov. 7 General Election.

‘Operation Christmas Child’ underway in VZC

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Since 1993, Van Zandt County residents have been a part of ‘Operation Christmas Child,’ a project of Samaritan’s Purse that shares the true meaning of Christmas with children in need around the world.

SPCA receives custody of animals from two properties

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During a civil custody hearing Nov. 1 at the Van Zandt County Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace Courthouse in Ben Wheeler, VZC Pct. 4 JP Scott Shinn awarded the SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) of Texas custody of 17 dogs and one cat seized from a VZC property on Oct. 26.

Top hay producers recognized

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Twelve hay producers in Van Zandt County were recognized for their efforts Nov. 2 during the annual VZC Hay Evaluation Clinic and Auction at the VZC Farm Bureau building in Canton.
Joseph Grier, center, was recognized with a ‘Distinguished Service Award’ Nov. 2 during the annual Van Zandt County Hay Evaluation Clinic and Auction at the VZC Farm Bureau building in Canton. The award was presented by Allison Morrow from the VZC Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office and Gregg Beverly from the VZC Livestock/Forage Committee. Photo by David Barber

SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING

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The SPCA of Texas reminds everyone to contact Animal Control or Law Enforcement to report a situation that needs investigation. The SPCA says if you do not feel comfortable contacting the authorities yourself, please submit an online request at https://service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice? account=dd1128&method=online_form_html&formid= 4 or call in anonymously at 214-742-7722.