Remembering 9/11
On the evening of September 11, 2001, United States President George W. Bush addressed a nation that earlier that day witnessed the deadliest terrorist attacks in world history.
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COVID-19 bests consecutive game streak
David Barber just celebrated his 39 anniversary with the newspapers in Van Zandt County on Aug. 10. And he was looking forward to covering the 2021 season opener of the Van Vandals last Friday night in Palestine.
Constitutional Amendment propositions released
Proposed constitutional amendments are voted on in the November election after each legislative session. This year the election date will be November 2, 2021.
Nine transported to hospital following three-vehicle accident
Traffic along Interstate 20 just west of Farm-to-Market 429 was brought to a halt Aug. 28 following a three-vehicle accident that ultimately resulted in multiple people being airlifted from the scene.
Van Zandt County construction projects updates released
I-20 MBGF Improvements (Van Zandt, Smith, and Greg counties) Limits: SH 19 in Canton E to MLK Blvd. in Longview Contractor: Sefbo Pipeline Bridge, Inc.
Deadline approaches for Marty Zewick Artist Award
Aug. 31 is the final deadline for artists to apply for the $10,000 Marty Zewick Artist Award.
Gov. Abbott prohibits vaccine mandates
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued an executive order maintaining the prohibition of COVID-19 vaccine mandates in Texas. The order, issued Aug. 25, prohibits any government entity in the State of Texas to require a vaccine.
Accident leads to fatality
Two Wills Point High School students were transported to the hospital in critical condition and a good Samaritan was killed after a series of accidents along Interstate 20 in Kaufman County just before midnight Aug. 20.
Total COVID-19 count now at 5,692
Information released by the Northeast Texas Public Health District reported a total case count of COVID-19 at 5,692 in Van Zandt County. Active cases number 1,046 with recovered cases at 4,570.
VZC elected officials to receive salary raise
The Van Zandt County Commissioners Court discussed and considered setting salaries for VZC elected officials during a meeting held on Aug. 18. The rise in salaries would become effective Oct. 1, 2021.