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Essential driving tips for severe weather preparedness

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As storms intensify and severe weather conditions become more common, it is crucial for drivers to be prepared for the challenges that lie ahead Make sure to stay cautious and prepare accordingly for the upcoming rain and potential freezing temperatures from December 1-3. Safety first!
Heavy rainfall during a majority of the day Nov. 24 led to a lot of slow-moving traffic and accidents along the roadways of Van Zandt County. Cooler temperatures and more rain are expected in the county for the week ahead. Courtesy photo

Body found over the weekend in VZC

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STAFF REPORTS According to Van Zandt County Sheriff Kevin Bridger Nov. 24, a body was found at the intersection of Interstate 20 and Turner-Hayden Road in VZC Nov.

More candidates sign up for March Primary

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According to Van Zandt County Republican Party Chairman Lance Lenz, as of Nov. 18, the following candidates have signed up to run in the March 3, 2026, Primary Election: Lance Lenz, VZC Republican Party Chairman.

State Railroad Commissioner to speak Nov. 24

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Republican Club of Van Zandt County President Texas Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian will address the November meeting of the Republican Club of Van Zandt County at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24, in the VZC Farm Bureau Event Center located at 220 Burnett Trail in Canton.

Sheriff’s office investigating burglary of business

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According to the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office’s Facebook page, at approximately 5:22 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 12, deputies with the VZC Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported burglary at Scott’s Grocery, located at 30707 State Highway 64 in Myrtle Springs.

MY OLD FRIEND

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I first met my ‘old friend’ a few years ago while scouting for a good place to set a hunting stand for deer on my friend’s property in East Texas. The meeting was certainly happenchance; I was walking a hardwood ridge with an overgrown field on one side and a gradual slope that led to bottomland on the other.
If this old oak could talk, what stories it would have to tell. Just imagine what this old tree has witnessed since it was a seedling centuries ago on a remote hardwood ridge in East Texas. Photo by Luke Clayton

Around Town

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November 24: The 25th Annual Edom Community Thanksgiving Dinner will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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