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Early Voting begins May 18 for runoff elections

Early Voting for the Van Zandt County Republican Party and Democratic Party Runoff Elections scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, will begin Monday, May 18, according to the VZC Clerk’s office. There will be only one week of Early Voting which will take place from 7 a.m.

RCVZC hosts Political Forum for runoff elections

davidb@vanzandtnews.com With Early Voting beginning Monday, May 18 for the Tuesday, May 26 Van Zandt County Republican Party Runoff Elections, the Republican Club of Van Zandt County (RCVZC) hosted a Political Forum April 27 for all of the VZC runoff election candidates.
Republican Club of Van Zandt County (RCVZC) Members Patty Gallagher (left) and Sandra Plaster served as the panel asking questions of the candidates during the RCVZC Political Forum April 27 at the VZC Farm Bureau Event Center in Canton. Candidates in the May 26 runoff election for VZC Judge, VZC Criminal District Attorney, VZC Pct. 2 Commissioner, and VZC Pct. 4 Commissioner participated in the forum. Photo by David Barber

Early Voting ends Tuesday for Fruitvale, WP elections

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Early Voting for the Saturday, May 2 Wills Point ISD School Board and City of Fruitvale began Monday, April 20, and continues through Tuesday, April 28. Early Voting was not held April 21 due to the San Jacinto Day holiday before resuming April 22.

Potential upgrades at Edom Community Center discussed

The Edom City Council held its regular monthly meeting April 9 at the Edom Community Center. According to Edom Mayor Barbara Crow, the meeting opened with reports including attendance, minutes, and financials.

America’s 250th birthday to be discussed in WP

Planning for a special ‘America’s 250th Birthday Celebration’ event will take place at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 5, at the Wills Point Chamber of Commerce building.

VZC Fair Junior Livestock Market Auction held

The Van Zandt County Fair Junior Livestock Market Auction was held Friday, April 3, during the VZC Fair at the VZC Fairgrounds in Canton. Proceeds went to FFA and 4-H exhibitors.
VZC Fair Junior Livestock Market Auction held

WP council discusses future of community center

The current state and future of the Wills Point Community Center/Easterwood Plaza took center stage as city leaders and representatives from the Wills Point Chamber of Commerce discussed issues and potential short and long-term fixes during a regularly scheduled Wills Point City Council session...
Ongoing concerns about the sustainability of the Wills Point Community Center, which currently serves as the home of the Wills Point Chamber of Commerce and as the meeting place for other local organizations, prompted a lengthy discussion during the April 14 council meeting. Photo by David Kapitan

Recognitions, upgrades highlight WP trustee meeting

The Wills Point ISD Board of Trustees met for more than two hours April 13, tackling an agenda heavy on student and staff recognitions, administrative reports and discussion about facility upgrades.
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