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Early Voting for the March 3 Republican and Democratic Primary Elections in Van Zandt County ended Friday, Feb. 27 as the emphasis now moves on to Election Day voting scheduled for Tuesday, March 3 Early Voting began Feb. 17 at both locations. The Early Voting totals through Feb. 24 were as follows: There were 3,371 total Early Votes cast as of Feb. 24 including 2,713 (2,324 Republicans and 369 Democrats) at the Canton location and 658 (534 Republicans and 119 Democrats) at the Van location.

The Rolling Oaks Volunteer Fire Department (ROVFD) will host their Annual Pancake Day from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 7 at the ROVFD Station located at the corner of Bee Hill Road and Hollow Horn Road (139 VZCR 3832) in Wills Point.

The Edgewood City Council convened on Feb. 9 for a significant meeting that covered various community topics, including financial reports, infrastructure projects, and upcoming city events.

Six area high school seniors were honored with scholarships totaling $10,500.00, as part of the 2026 ‘Women with Heart’ scholarship contest during a ceremony held Feb. 18 at the CHRISTUS Health Louis and Peaches Owen Heart Hospital.

A 90-minute workshop meeting was held Feb. 18 by the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court as they met in the VZC Court at Law Courtroom with a number of city representatives from around VZC.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com A resolution regarding Texas Senate Bill 11 was unanimously approved by the Grand Saline School Board during its regular monthly meeting Feb. 23.

susan@vanzandtnews.com In a heartfelt ceremony marked by gratitude and community spirit, Brookshire’s held its Grand Reopening recently welcoming residents back to a beautifully renovated store that has been a cornerstone of Wills Point since 1976.

susan@vanzandtnews.com On Feb. 19, the Fruitvale School Board held its regular monthly board meeting, addressing key issues impacting students, teachers, and the community.

Police Report 1.14.26 to 1.20.26 Calls for Service 1/7/25 Code/Animal Complaint / 315 S Houston. Suspicious Person / GSISD.

Veterans Helping Veterans (VHV) will be hosting a meeting from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, March 14 at the Senior Citizens Center located at 200 West Groves Street in Canton.