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Commissioners seeking new courthouse facilities manager

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The search for a new Van Zandt County Courthouse Facilities manager is underway following approval to proceed with finding someone to fill the position by the VZC Commissioners Court Following the postponement of the meeting originally scheduled for Feb. 1 due to the winter storm in VZC, the commissioners’ court rescheduled the meeting for Feb. 8 in the VZC Court at Law Courtroom.

Travel opportunities for retirees

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Retirement provides individuals with ample time to engage in activities they enjoy. Many seniors spend that newfound free time relaxing and seeing the sights.
Travel opportunities for retirees

Briefs

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The ‘3rd Thursdays with Erin Picking Circle’ will meet from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb.

Donation of chairs made to library

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TONJA GARTEN VZC Librarian February came in with a frozen blast, didn’t it? The Library Ladies missed a couple of days due to weather but came back ready to see our patrons. Hope everyone was safe, warm and had plenty of books to read!! February is a busy, but short month.

Local

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Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 3.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.05/g Feb. 6, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas.

Staff predictions for Super Bowl LVII favoring Chiefs over Philadelphia

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Another Super Bowl Sunday has arrived with a highly anticipated matchup to decide the world championship of professional football. The American Football Conference (AFC) Champion Kansas City Chiefs are taking on the National Football Conference (NFC) Champion Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII with kickoff set for 5:30 p.m.

Edgewood tops district field again

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The Edgewood Lady Dogs have been a model of consistency on the hardwood in recent years, entering the 2022-’23 season with five consecutive district titles on their resume. Edgewood would go on to claim a sixth consecutive crown last week, powering their way to wins over Grand Saline, Paris Chisum and longtime rival Emory Rains in dominant fashion.