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davidb@vanzandtnews.com Before the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court unanimous vote Feb. 11 on the VZC Green Energy Temporary Moratorium, VZC Pct. 2 Commissioner Cliff Williams shared his comments on why he was voting in favor of the moratorium.

susan@vanzandtnews.com The Wills Point Chamber of Commerce hosted a heartfelt luncheon bringing together community members to celebrate local achievements and honor the service of veterans, particularly Reverend Donald Tisdale, a World War II veteran who recently celebrated his 99th birthday.

The Tailwind Airpark Community Aviation Scholarship (TACAS) is scheduled for Feb. 21 from noon to 3 p.m.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com During their regular meeting Feb. 11, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court implemented an immediate 30-day burn ban for the second time this year.

FAITH CAUGHRON Correspondent The Republican Women of Van Zandt County (RWVZC) held their first Candidate Forum at the VZC Farm Bureau Event Center in Canton on Monday, Feb. 9.

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a continuing series of articles featuring the candidates in the major races in Van Zandt County that will be on the March 3 Primary Election Ballot. This article highlights the race for VZC Pct. 1 Justice of the Peace race that took place recently in the Candidate Debate Forum hosted by the Republican Club of VZC at the Canton Civic Center.

Joseph Secola is running for Van Zandt County Criminal District Attorney with a clear sense of calling to restore integrity, fairness, and accountability to a system that directly affects the safety and liberty of every citizen in VZC.

“It has been an honor to serve as your Van Zandt County Criminal District Attorney,” said Tonda Curry. “I am seeking re-election so that my team and I can continue fighting to keep our community safe. As your District Attorney, I am proud of the positive changes we have brought to criminal justice in VZC.

“My name is Richard Schmidt, and I am seeking the office of Criminal District Attorney,” said Richard Schmidt. “I am a native Texan who served four years in the U.S. Army before attending college under the G.I. Bill, later graduating from law school and becoming a lawyer in 2004. Since then, my family and I have lived and worked in Van Zandt County, and my children attended Canton schools each step of the way and graduated recently.

Forrest E. Lumpkin III has announced his candidacy for District 5 United States House of Representatives in the Democratic Primary.