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Time to reap the harvest from hunts

Body Deer seasons in Texas (with a few exceptions) are coming to a close. Of course, deer hunting will continue on TPWD managed ranches where the state sets harvest limits. On these ranches hunting is allowed with all legal means from the beginning of bow season through February.
There are many ways to put game meat to good use. This simple venison roast with veggies makes for a great winter’s meal. Photo by Luke Clayton

Food giveaway set

Body East Oak Street Church of Christ will hold a food giveaway on Saturday, Jan. 15, from 9 a.m.

LEGACY AG CREDIT BREAKS GROUND

Body A new year generally brings a host of resolutions. For Legacy Ag Credit, a new year means a new office in Canton. Just down the road from the current office on West Dallas Street, the new office location will be better equipped to serve borrowers.
LEGACY AG CREDIT BREAKS GROUND

It’s hockey on horseback

Body Join Texas Arena League at Legends Polo Club (3018 FM 2578, Kaufman) for the fast-paced action of arena polo. Players and horses compete in events around Texas to determine the Texas Arena League Champions.

Precinct Watch Program receives donation

Body The Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative Charitable Foundation awarded a grant Dec. 22, in the amount of $1,500 to the Van Zandt County Precinct Watch Program.
TVEC Charitable Foundation awarded a grant to the VZC Precinct Watch Program. Making the presentation was TVEC Public Relations Representative Joy Long and accepting the donation was VZC PWP Chairman Tim Ball (far left). Also present was VZC PWP Vice-Chairman John Murry. Photo by David Barber

Reapplication for grant approved by commissioners

Body Following a recommendation by Van Zandt County Criminal District Attorney Tonda Curry, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court voted unanimously Jan. 5 to reapply for the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant to fund the Victims Assistance Project for the 2022-’23 term.
Van Zandt County Criminal District Attorney Tonda Curry met with the VZC Commissioners Court to update the court regarding the appointment of team members for the formation of the VZC Adult Sexual Assault Response Team during the Jan. 5 regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court. Photo by David Barber

Bulldog Pharmacy rolls out new mural

Body The Edgewood Economic Development Corporation, along with Bulldog Pharmacy in Edgewood, have teamed up together to present a mural to the citizens of Edgewood.
From left, pharmacy owners Jake and Holly Randolph, pharmacy tech Alex Arthur, Edgewood Mayor Steadham and his wife, Judy, Edgewood EDC member Charles Prater and Edgewood Heritage Museum President Stephen Goode stand before the mural. Courtesy photos

Political parties gear up for Primary

Body With the upcoming March 1 Texas Primary Election looming on the horizon the republican and democratic parties of Van Zandt County are busy planning events leading up to the election. A democratic candidate caravan will be making a stop in Van Zandt County on Saturday, Jan.

Edom welcomes new restaurant

Body The Red Bird Kitchen in Edom held a pre-opening event, before officially opening to the public.
Owners and employees of The Red Bird Kitchen serve menu items to special guests before officially opening to the public Jan. 3. Courtesy photo

Blotter

Body The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Offi ce released the following arrest report from Dec. 21-29.
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