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davidb@vanzandtnews.com Early Voting ended March 1 for the March 5 Primary Election. As of the end of the business day Feb. 28, a total of 3,077 votes had been cast during the first nine days of Early Voting for the March 5 Primary Election, according to the Van Zandt County Clerk’s office.

susan@vanzandtnews.com Van Zandt County residents gathered at the Silver Spur Resort in Canton Feb. 19 to listen to the candidates running for the position of VZC Sheriff.

The Whitton Fire Department volunteers will host a hamburger supper fundraiser starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 9.

The Canton Civic Center, located at 800 Flea Market Road in Canton, will be hosting a Gun Show March 8-10. The show will take place from 4-8 p.m.

Are you wanting to re-establish your pasture or just make sure your pasture is supporting your operation to the max?

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Van Zandt County Sheriff Joe Carter received some unexpected good news Feb. 13 as he was named as a recipient of a special service award from the Texas Association of Counties (TAC).

susan@vanzandtnews.com Van Zandt County residents gathered to listen to the opening statements of the candidates running for the position of VZC Tax Assessor Collector during a Feb. 19 candidate debate held at The Silver Spur Resort in Canton.

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.

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...

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.