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TxDOT construction project update for week of July 6

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in the district during the week of July 6, 2026. Please remember, work schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure, or other unforeseen issues.

VZC Genealogical Society meeting set for July 25

Van Zandt County Genealogical Society Publicist Researching your political ancestors will be the featured topic during the regular monthly meeting of the Van Zandt County Genealogical Society scheduled from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at the VZC/Sarah Norman Library located at 316 First Monday Lane...

One Big Beautiful year

The waitress in Forney keeps all of her tips. The lineman in Kaufman keeps all of his overtime pay.

Appointment to VZC Historical Commission approved

The appointment of Angelia Bell Williams to the Van Zandt County Historical Commission was approved in a 2-0 vote by the VZC Commissioners Court during its regular meeting July 1. VZC Pct.

VZC Republican Party Precinct Chairs sworn in

davidb@vanzandtnews.com A near capacity crowd was on hand July 7 at the Van Zandt Country Club in Canton to witness a special swearing-in ceremony for the VZC Republican Party Precinct Chairs.
A swearing-in ceremony for the Van Zandt County Republican Party Precinct Chairs was held July 7 at the Van Zandt Country Club in Canton. Among those in attendance were VZC Republican Party Chairman Tom Duke, Texas District 2 State Senator Bob Hall, and Texas District 2 State Representative Brent Money. The swearing-in ceremony highlighted the VZC Republican Party Executive Committee Organizational Meeting that took place. Photos by David Barber

Grand Saline man receives 30-year prison sentence

The Office of Wood County Criminal District Attorney Angela Albers released the following information regarding the sentencing of Connor Lane Scott of Grand Saline: ‘On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, Connor Lane Scott, 20, of Grand Saline pleaded guilty to two felony charges of Aggravated Assault Against...

Street named in memory of Herschel LyBrand

A dedication ceremony was held July 1 to rename a street in Wills Point Cemetery in the memory of Herschel LyBrand. LyBrand passed away on October 31, 2025, at his home surrounded by family.
Street named in memory of Herschel LyBrand
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