Democratic Party to host candidate ‘Meet and Greet’ Feb. 14
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Area residents are invited to a Democratic Party Meet & Greet on Saturday, Feb. 14 at the Edom Community Center located at 150 VZ County Road 4800, in Edom.
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to speak in Ben Wheeler Feb. 6
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Republican Club of Van Zandt County President Our Republican Club of Van Zandt County (RCVZC) has the unique privilege of hosting as the Keynote Speaker for our ‘Let Freedom Ring’ Gala the Lt. Governor of the State of Texas, Dan Patrick.
Kenneth Hyde announces candidacy for VZC Pct. 2 Commissioner
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Kenneth Hyde has announced his candidacy as a Democrat for Van Zandt County Pct. 2 Commissioner.
Free candidate announcement, photos to be accepted
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Van Zandt Newspapers LLC welcomes all candidates who have signed up to run for a Van Zandt County or a statewide office in the upcoming March 3, 2026, Primary Election to submit a FREE announcement and a photo for publication.
Lenz, Duke share viewpoints
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EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part of a continuing series of articles regarding Van Zandt County races that were featured during the Republican Candidate Debate Forum held Jan. 17 at the Canton Civic Center sponsored by the Republican Club of VZC (RCVZC).
Chris Ruggiero presents “Teenage Dreams & Magic Moments” on Feb. 12 in Terrell
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Popular male vocalist and social media personality Chris Ruggiero will be performing his hit show “Teenage Dreams & Magic Moments” live in concert at the Jamie Foxx Performing Arts Center stage located on the campus of Terrell High School on Thursday evening, January 12, 2026. The curtain goes up at 7:30 PM.
Burn ban revoked by VZC Fire Marshal’s office
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The 30-day burn ban, implemented by the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court on Jan. 9, was revoked Jan. 26 by the VZC Fire Marshal’s office, according to a letter addressed to VZC citizens by VZC Fire Marshal Kevin Palmer.
Commissioners’ Court meeting cancelled due to weather
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The regular meeting of the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court scheduled for Jan. 28 was cancelled due to the weather.
Edgewood trustees hold first meeting of 2026
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The Edgewood School Board held its first regular monthly meeting of 2026 on Jan. 19. Among the items presented to the trustees included the annual audit report detailing the district’s financial performance including financial statements, general fund insights, and capital assets. See story on page 2A.
Two charged with cruelty to animals
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On Saturday, Jan. 24, the SPCA of Texas’ Animal Cruelty Investigations (ACI) Unit assisted the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office in the arrest of a man and woman who allegedly mistreated a dog on their property.