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The AARP Driver Safety Program and the Van Zandt County/Sarah Norman Library will be sponsoring a driver safety class from noon to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec.

The Republican Women of Van Zandt welcomed Debbie Brinkley, Director from Hope Pregnancy Center in Canton as the guest speaker at their November meeting. Brinkley provided information about the center, the programs offered, and the need for donations.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Nov. 28-Dec.

Texas State Parks is kicking off the holiday season with close to 100 special seasonal activities happening across the state. Visitors of all ages can enjoy themed guided walks, crafting events, educational opportunities and more.

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The City of Edgewood recently named John Morrison as its new Police Chief. Morrison started his career in law enforcement in 2010 when he graduated from the East Texas Police Academy.

With a major one-day event coming to Van Zandt County in approximately four months from now, planning is already well underway as a number of city and VZC law enforcement representatives along with VZC public officials were in attendance Nov. 29 at the VZC Farm Bureau Event Center.

Van Zandt County Historical Commission Member History buffs gathered to celebrate the life and legacy of an 18th Century Spanish missionary in East Texas on Nov. 27 at the Fruitvale Community Center.

Three Van Zandt County cities are finalizing their preparations for their Christmas parades and other holiday activities. The information for those events are as follows: Wills Point The annual Wills Point Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade as well as ‘Christmas on the Bricks’ will highlight the holiday activities for 2023.

During the regular meeting of the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court Nov. 22, VZC Clerk Susan Strickland informed the commissioners’ court that Governor Greg Abbott has set a new runoff election date in the race for the currently vacant Texas House District 2 seat.