Early voting continues for Nov. 8 Election
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Early Voting for the Nov. 8 General Election began Oct.
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VZC Jail receives ‘Certificate of Compliance’ from the state
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davidb@vanzandtnews.com Van Zandt County Judge Don Kirkpatrick announced during the regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court Oct. 26 that the Texas Commission on Jail Standards has issued a ‘Certificate of Compliance’ to the VZC Jail.
Ben Wheeler Hog Festival
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Blotter
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The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Oct. 16-Oct.
Drop in gas prices reported across Texas
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Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 8.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.17/g Oct. 24, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 7.0 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 13.8 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has risen 4.0 cents in the last week and stands at $5.30 per gallon.
Van City Council approves new stop sign intersections
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Van City Council members approved the creation of several new stop sign intersections during its regular monthly meeting Oct. 13.
Colorado among State qualifiers
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Runners representing Van Zandt County’s three largest school districts, Canton, Van and Wills Point, squared off against some of the top competitors in the region on Oct. 24 with a shot at the Class 4A State Cross Country Meet hanging in the balance.
Eaglettes clinch district title, make history
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Canton Eaglette players and coaches were not shy about their goals entering the 2022 season, putting a district title near the top of their lists. Canton reached that goal in impressive fashion over the past week of play, notching wins over Brownsboro and Van to finish the regular season with a 36-9 mark, a district championship and the program’s first-ever perfect run through district on their resume.
