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UIL District Realignment announcement set for Feb. 2

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Every two years, coaches, students, parents, and fans look forward to the announcement by the Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL) regarding district realignment and that time has arrived once again.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to speak in Ben Wheeler Feb. 6

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Republican Club of Van Zandt County President Our Republican Club of Van Zandt County (RCVZC) has the unique privilege of hosting as the Keynote Speaker for our ‘Let Freedom Ring’ Gala the Lt. Governor of the State of Texas, Dan Patrick.
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick.

Free candidate announcement, photos to be accepted

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Van Zandt Newspapers LLC welcomes all candidates who have signed up to run for a Van Zandt County or a statewide office in the upcoming March 3, 2026, Primary Election to submit a FREE announcement and a photo for publication.

Lenz, Duke share viewpoints

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EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part of a continuing series of articles regarding Van Zandt County races that were featured during the Republican Candidate Debate Forum held Jan. 17 at the Canton Civic Center sponsored by the Republican Club of VZC (RCVZC).

Burn ban revoked by VZC Fire Marshal’s office

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The 30-day burn ban, implemented by the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court on Jan. 9, was revoked Jan. 26 by the VZC Fire Marshal’s office, according to a letter addressed to VZC citizens by VZC Fire Marshal Kevin Palmer.