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Van Zandt County Republican Club President How many times after elections do we hear if only more Christians would have voted, the outcome would have been better. Our keynote speaker for the March 25 meeting of our Van Zandt County Republican Club will be Bunni Pounds with Christian Engaged.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Offi ce released the following arrest report from Feb. 27-Mar.

Fruitvale ISD has announced plans to expand their Early Childhood Education Program by adding a class for three-year olds starting with the 2024-25 program term. Documents required will include proof of income (SNAP approval, W-2, or tax return), birth certificate, social security card (parent and child), parent ID, proof of address (utility bill), insurance card, shot record, current medical exam, and current dental exam.

In last week’s issue of the News, the name of one of the candidates in the Van Zandt County Pct. 3 Commissioner’s race was misidentified in the election results.

While no final decision has been made yet on whether or not to have school open or closed Monday, April 8 during the Total Solar Eclipse Day, Van ISD Superintendent Don Dunn expressed concerns during a recent public appearance.

Photos by Tiffany Hardy and Rebekah Foster .

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.

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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.

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.