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I have announced my candidacy for reelection as Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, in the March 3, 2026, Republican Primary Election,” said incumbent candidate Herbert Dunn. “As a lifelong resident of Wills Point, I consider it both an honor and a responsibility to serve the community that raised me and entrusted me with this office. I respectfully ask for your continued confidence and support.

Currently serving in the 89th Legislature, Texas Senator Bob Hall represents Senate District 2 and serves as Chairman of the vital Senate Committee on Administration. He is also an influential voting member of the Senate Committees on Finance, Health and Human Services, State Affairs, and Veteran Affairs.

“My name is Ryan Hanson, and I’m running Van Zandt County Pct. 4 Commissioner because I believe local government should be transparent, accountable, well-planned, and responsive to the people it serves,” said Hanson. “If you pay taxes, your voice matters and the government should never operate behind closed doors or without public input.

Christi Craddick was first elected to the Railroad Commission in 2012, and the voters of Texas have given her their endorsement and reelected her in every election since. She was raised in a strong conservative Texas family.

The AARP Driver Safety Program and the Van Zandt County/Sarah Norman Library, located at 317 First Monday Lane (FM 859) in Canton, are sponsoring a driver safety class from noon to 5 p.m.Thursday, Feb. 12.

The Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial is proud to offer opportunities for scholarship(s) to high school seniors whose parents or grandparents were Veterans. This scholarship is a small way to honor the sacrifices that veterans have made for our country and to support the education of their children.

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a continuing series of articles highlighting some of the major Van Zandt County races that were featured during the recent Candidate Debate Forum hosted by the Republican Club of VZC at the Canton Civic Center. This article features the candidates in the race for VZC Criminal District Attorney.

The Republican Women of Van Zandt County (RWVZC) will be hosting a candidate forum at 7 p.m. on Monday, February 9, 2026, at the VZC Farm Bureau Event Center in Canton.

During their first regular monthly meeting of 2026 on Jan. 29, the Van School Board heard from Van ISD Superintendent Don Dunn regarding the new Mission Statement and new Vision Statement for Van ISD.