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Van Zandt County recovered rate passes 94 percent

The number of active COVID-19 cases within the borders of Van Zandt County shrank dramatically last week according to officials from the Northeast Texas Public Health District. At the end of the Oct.
Van Zandt County recovered rate passes 94 percent

Sheriff Hendrix attends conference

The 2021 Constitutional Sheriffs & Peace Officers Association of North Texas Conference was held on Oct. 23, 2021 in Mesquite.
Sheriff Hendrix attends conference

VZC Republican Club holds banquet

The first annual Van Zandt County Republican Club Banquet was a huge success from every standpoint. Unfortunately, keynote speaker Lt.
VZC Republican Club President Doc Collins speaks during the Republican Club banquet. Photo by Faith Caughron

Two arrested in VZC for animal cruelty

Two arrests have been made by the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office in connection with two different animal cruelty cases after the SPCA of Texas filed criminal charges against the individuals involved.
Above, SPCA of Texas removed 12 Chihuahua-type dogs from a residence on June 14, 2021. Right, SPCA of Texas removed six dogs from a property on July 1, 2021.

TxDOT asks for help with survey

As part of the I-20 Texas Corridor Study, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is requesting public input through an online survey.
TxDOT asks for help with survey

Donations accepted by Commissioners

Two donation checks of $500 each from citizens on VZCR 3119 in Van Zandt County Pct. #3 were accepted by the VZC Commissioners Court during its regular meeting Oct.
Van Zandt County Pct. 1 Commissioner Chad LaPrade (left) and VZC Judge Don Kirkpatrick listen to a presentation Oct. 27 during the regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court. Photo by David Barber
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