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Saturday, Feb. 21: Canton Trail Riders and Zeke Burns Arena 2026 Membership Drive held at 24742 State Hwy 64, Canton from 10 a.m.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Feb. 3-10.

Police Report 2/3/26 to 2/9/26 Calls for Service 2/3/26 Welfare Concern/Check / 300 W Patterson. 2/4/26 Assist EMS / 415 W Frank.

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a continuing series of articles highlighting the major races in Van Zandt County on the March 3 Republican Party ballot. This article features the VZC Pct. 3 Justice of the Peace candidates in their presenation that was made recently during the Candidate Debate Forum hosted by the Republican Club of VZC at the Canton Civic Center.

susan@vanzandtnews.com The Wills Point City Council convened on Feb. 10 at Wills Point City Hall, successfully achieving a quorum and commencing the meeting with a pledge of allegiance to both the United States and Texas flags.

Edgewood Municipal Judge Take action to clear outstanding warrants and avoid arrest, including fee waivers for a limited time. The Edgewood Municipal Court is offering defendants a chance to resolve outstanding Class ‘C’ misdemeanor warrants and traffic citations without fear of arrest or additional penalties during its annual Warrant Resolution campaign.

Early Voting hours and locations were released recently by the Van Zandt County Clerk’s office for the March 3 Republican Party and Democratic Party Primary Election. Early Voting will begin Tuesday, Feb.

For the second time this year, the VZC Commissioners Court has implemented a 30-day burn ban, effective immediately. The unanimous decision was made during the regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court Feb.

susan@vanzandtnews.com The Republican Club of Van Zandt County gathered for its much-anticipated annual fundraising gala, ‘Let Freedom Ring 2026,’ on Feb. 6 at Victory Life Church in Ben Wheeler.