Emory man dies in one-vehicle accident on SH 64
One man died as a result of an early morning vehicle accident Nov. 25 on State Highway 64, two miles northwest of Myrtle Springs.
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Commissioners Court nominates three to serve in 3-2 vote
In a 3-2 vote, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court nominated three individuals to serve on the Van Zandt County Appraisal District’s Board of Directors for the next two years.
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The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Offi ce released the following arrest report from Nov. 14-Nov.
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The Wills Point Community Angel Tree (WPCAT) is a community-wide, annual donation program that provides Christmas gifts for children in families facing financial hardship during the holiday season.
Genealogical Society hosts ‘Show and Tell’ meeting
Van Zandt County Genealogical Society Publicity Director The Van Zandt County Genealogical Society held its yearly November ‘Show and Tell’ meeting on Nov. 28 at the VZC/Sarah Norman Library in Canton.
Texans encouraged to practice bear safety
With winter quickly approaching, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) encourages residents in the western, southwestern and northeastern portions of Texas to practice appropriate bear safety measures and report sightings.
THE OLD MAN’S SHADOW
Throughout our days here on Planet Earth, we have what psychologists call our ‘inner man’ tagging along every step of the way, from the womb to the tomb, so to speak. I use the term ‘shadow’ in reference to the other ‘Luke’ that’s been on many outdoor adventures with me.
Holiday events scheduled for VZ County
Christmas Parades and other holiday activities are drawing closer throughout Van Zandt County as four VZC cities have released their plans to celebrate the holiday season and they are as follows: Van A lighted Christmas Parade, caroling, a tree lighting, ‘Vantastic’ photo ops including Santa and...
Commissioners officially canvass election results
During a 10-minute special session Nov. 17, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court officially canvassed the results from the Nov. 7 General Election involving 14 proposed Constitutional Amendments as well as the special election for Texas House District 2 representative.
