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In previous editions of the Van Zandt News, staff incorrectly listed Clyde Bostick as a democratic candidate for the State Rep. District 2 seat, currently held by Bryan Slaton. Bostick is running as a republican challenger to Rep. Slaton. The News apologizes for this error.

Van Zandt County has a growing community of families that homeschool. We love our homeschool families and we are rolling out two new programs for our homeschool community.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Dec. 29-Jan.

A Van Zandt County repeat drug offender has once again been apprehended by the VZC Sheriff’s Office according to information released by the sheriff’s office. According to the report, a Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office narcotics detective shared information with VZC Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies about suspected drug activity at Duke’s Travel Plaza.

Around 4 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 12, the Van Fire Department was dispatched to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of FM 858 and VZ County Road 4514.

Dollar Tree, Inc. announced its new Family Dollar and Dollar Tree “Combo” store opening in Edgewood. The company’s brand-new store format, which combines Family Dollar’s trusted brands with Dollar Tree’s thrilling offerings in seasonal, party and crafting.

The Van Zandt County Republican Club has announced that they will be hosting a candidate debate Tuesday, Jan. 25, at the Civic Center in Canton.

Deer seasons in Texas (with a few exceptions) are coming to a close. Of course, deer hunting will continue on TPWD managed ranches where the state sets harvest limits. On these ranches hunting is allowed with all legal means from the beginning of bow season through February. Deer are tagged with special tags provided by TPWD rather than the tags on one’s hunting license. Of course, we have feral hogs to hunt year around and there is no better time than after the close of deer season to hunt them.