One killed in vehicle/pedestrian accident in GS
A pedestrian died as a result of a vehicle/ pedestrian accident that occurred Oct. 26 near Grand Saline.
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Early Voting ends as Election Day voting takes place Tuesday, Nov. 7
Over 2,600 Early Votes have been cast as of the end of the business day Nov. 1 for the Nov. 7 General Election, according to the Van Zandt County Clerk’s office.
Curtis to speak at Veterans Day ceremony in Canton
The Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial will host their annual Veterans Day ceremony honoring our Veterans starting at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov.
Carter Bloodcare bus to be in Canton Nov. 6
The Walmart Supercenter in Canton, located at 603 East State Highway 243, will be hosting the Carter Bloodcare bus from 2-6 p.m. Monday, Nov.
Free Admission to Texas State Parks on Nov. 5
Texas State Parks Day is Nov. 5 and, as part of continued centennial celebrations, visitors will get free day-use entrance at all Texas state parks.
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The Van Zandt County Sheriff ’s Office released the following arrest report from Oct. 24-Nov.
Annual Hope Center Fundraising Gala held in Ben Wheeler
Nearly 300 people attended the annual Hope Center fundraising gala at Victory Life Church in Ben Wheeler Oct. 14.
Martins Mill Fall Festival
Photos by Jennifer Fulgham .
Tierra Prunty shares her journey with breast cancer
Tierra Prunty, having been diagnosed with breast Cancer in 2020, was a challenge in itself, but having it during a COVID epidemic made it even more challenging. There wasn’t anyone in the waiting room, holding her hand and no one was therewhen she got out of surgery.
Purchase of radio units approved by court
DAVID BARBER davidb@vanzandtnews.com During a special called meeting Oct. 23, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court voted 3-1 to purchase radio units for volunteer fire departments in VZC who do not have available funding.
