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Body Let the library help you meet your goals for the year. The two most common reasons that our patrons say why they use the library is to help them live with less things in their homes and to save money.

Body The Van Zandt County Genealogical Society met on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at the Van Zandt County Library, to kick off a new year of programs and activities.

Body Van Zandt Master Gardener Association of Van Zandt County is currently holding their annual geranium plant fundraiser sale through March 21. VZMG members will place flyers with their contact information in local business locations, along with contacting previous customers.

Body With the March 1, 2022, Texas Primary Election fast approaching, candidates who have filed for election gathered at the Canton Civic Center for a candidate debate Jan. 25. The debate featured candidates in the Van Zandt County races of VZC Judge, Pct. 4 Commissioner, Pct.

Body Van Zandt County District Attorney Tonda Curry has confirmed that there is an ongoing investigation into allegations of excessive force used by employees of the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office after an email was sent to media outlets regarding the allegations last week.

Body A new contract between Van Zandt County and the Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake for animal shelter services was approved unanimously Jan. 19 by the VZC Commissioners Court.

Body A drainage issue on a private road that was not previously designated as a city street was a topic of a great deal of discussion Jan. 13 during the regular monthly meeting of the Van City Council.

Body The Texas State Comptroller’s Office delivered its first sales tax revenue collection report of the year Jan. 12, indicating that six out of seven local cities had shown gains when comparing January 2022 totals against those posted during the same calendar month the previous year.

Body Keeping your heart healthy is a vital part of living a healthy lifestyle. February is American Heart Health Month, a time for Americans to focus on cardiovascular disease and ways it can be prevented.

Body In the course of her life, Kathleen Cordelia Bailey has been many things– a waitress, teacher, farmer, and diplomat. Now she’d like to use her diverse professional experience in the role of US Congressional Representative for Van Zandt County and the people of Texas district 05.