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Van Zandt County Historical Commission Publicity Chairperson The Van Zandt County Historical Commission presented an appreciation plaque to Henry King Hallman and his company, Hallman Memorials, on July 8 at the company’s office in Wills Point.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from June 2-June 9. Patrick Shane Balys, 39, Wills Point, assaulting and injuring a family member and resisting arrest.

The Van Community Library’s Summer Reading Program was in full swing on Wednesday, July 3. More than 150 happy and excited children and adults joined the library in welcoming ‘The Creature Teacher ‘Buddy the chinchilla,’ ‘Vanna the ball python,’ and ‘Rooster the baby kangaroo’ were among the featured entertainers.

A desire to live independently seems to be part of human nature. Though that desire may continue to burn as individuals approach retirement age, unforeseen circumstances like medical issues or the death of a partner may result in a need to work with a professional caregiver.

Van Zandt County Genealogical Society Publicity Chairperson The Van Zandt County Genealogical Society was scheduled to meet Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 2 p.m., at the VZC/Sarah Norman Library, located at 317 First Monday Lane, Canton.

A statewide Young Farmer & Rancher (YF&R) Conference provided networking and educational opportunities for farmers, ranchers, agricultural professionals and college students was hosted by the Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) April 5-7 in Waco.

Edgewood ISD Director of Technology & Communications On Thursday, Feb. 29, Edgewood ISD hosted the first ever Family Science Night.

How many times have I been hunting and watched a hawk or buzzard over head and wish that I too had the ability to observe the landscape from above rather than be limited to what was within my peripheral vision there on the ground! This past week, I had the opportunity to join a few good friends and observe what the hawk or buzzard sees every day, all while setting around a campfire in the company of great friends, eating a dinner of grilled chicken with all the trimmings and enjoying what possibly might one of the last cool evenings of the season.

In a quest for a fresh start, new opportunities, the owners of 88888 Ranch embarked on a journey that led them from California to Texas. Motivated by a desire for a better quality of life, they made the decision to leave behind their familiar surroundings and explore a different path.