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VZ County celebrates being debt-free

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With the approval of the final debt payment by the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court, VZC officially became debtfree as a ceremony recognizing the accomplishment was held April 13 in the VZC District Courtroom.
Among those in attendance April 13 for the Van Zandt County Debt-Free Ceremony were left to right, VZC Pct. 1 Commissioner Chad LaPrade, VZC Judge Don Kirkpatrick, VZC Pct. 3 Commissioner Keith Pearson and VZC Pct. 4 Commissioner Tim West. Not pictured is VZC Pct. 2 Commissioner Virgil Melton Jr., who was out of town and unable to attend. Photo by David Barber

GRAND CHAMPION

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Bryntlee Wilkerson, with VZ 4-H, won Grand Champion Steer purchased by Wills Point Ford, Wills Point Chevrolet, Tague Chevrolet, Cowboy Headquarters, JCN Excavation, P&W Welding, Hidden Oaks Cattle, S5 Construction, A1 Consulting, MJ Pipeline, Firehouse Land Services, Wagon Burner, First State Bank - Ben Wheeler. Photo by Faith Caughron
GRAND CHAMPION

Edom welcomes new Edom Art Emporium

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Under the direction of award-winning artist Julie Howard, the Edom Art Emporium brings a new energy to the Texas art market this month. With a grand opening set for on April 15, and a salon of artists, Howard looks to create a place for artists to experiment and play with their imagination.
Above, art by Terri Jordan Right, art by Julie Howard. Below, art by Phillis Gunderson

Contingency plan in place for start of VISD school year

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Due to the upcoming major summer project at Van High School involving roofing and air conditioning improvements, a contingency plan is in place in case the start of the 2022-’23 school year at Van ISD is delayed.

Voting by mail rules released

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If you’re a Texas voter who has cast your ballot by mail in recent years, you may have noticed some differences on your mail ballot materials this year. Voting by mail had substantial changes beginning with the March 2022 Primary Election. From changes in the application, to changes in the requirements on the Ballot Carrier Envelope, and finally, to new options for correcting a problem with your ballot, voting by mail is not the same as it was in the past.

Outdoor activities that are perfect for seniors

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The great outdoors beckons people of all ages. Fresh air can be hard to resist and the benefits of spending time outdoors are so numerous that it behooves anyone, including seniors, to answer the call of nature.
Metcalf one-hits Lone Oak in 6-1 win

Bulldogs breeze past Paris Chisum

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The Edgewood Bulldogs put together a complete team effort against Paris Chisum April 5, dominating at the plate, on the field and on the mound in an 11-2 rout of the Mustangs. Edgewood set the pace throughout the game’s opening innings, pushing across two runs in the first and four in both the second and third innings to seize a 10-1 lead.
Brady Bannister was one of seven Edgewood players to notch at least one hit during an 11-2 rout of Paris Chisum April 5. Photo by Dusty Goodwin

Lady Cats blitz Yantis, 17-2

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The Fruitvale Lady Cats kept stat keepers and scoreboard operators busy on Tuesday night, batting around multiple times to take an easy 17-2 win over Yantis. Fruitvale began the night with a flourish, sending up 12 batters in the first on their way to a 6-0 advantage.