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The 2022-23 Vandalite yearbooks have arrived at Van High School. These personalized 256-page, full color yearbooks capture the events from all of the Van ISD campus levels.

Early Voting ended March 1 for the March 5 Primary Election. As of the end of the business day March 1, a total of 4,282 votes had been cast during the 11 days of Early Voting for the March 5 Primary Election, according to the Van Zandt County Clerk’s office.

The City of Van Economic Development Corporation (EDC) received recognition from the Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC) as one of 72 EDC’s across the state of Texas to be recognized as an Economic Excellence Recognition Program for 2023.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Kevin Bridger narrowly avoided a runoff election as he will be the new Van Zandt County Sheriff after winning in the March 5 Primary Election over three opponents. Bridger will take office Jan.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Incumbent Misty Stanberry avoided a potential runoff election with ease as she defeated two challengers, David Marshall and Jennifer Holcomb, to win another four-year term in office as the Van Zandt County Tax Assessor-Collector.

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davidb@vanzandtnews.com After losing in a special called election Jan. 30, Brent Money of Greenville rebounded March 5 to win the Republican Primary as he defeated Jill Dutton of Van in the three-county race for the Texas House District 2 seat.

The Spirit and Squirt Horse Rescue Spring Concert is scheduled for Saturday, March 9 at the Van Zandt County Fairgrounds located at 24792 State Highway 64 in Canton. The concert will feature ‘Jimmy Lewis & 8 Second Ride Band.’ There will be free entry, but parking will be $20 per vehicle.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Following a presentation and recommendation by Van Zandt County Sheriff Joe Carter and VZC Sheriff’s Department Captain Melonie Williams, the VZC Commissioners Court approved an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Kaufman County to house inmates, when needed, at their facility.

susan@vanzandtnews.com With current Van Zandt County Pct. 3 Commissioner Keith Pearson choosing not to seek re-election, the door opened for three candidates to sign up for the opportunity in the March 5 Primary Election to fill the seat.