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The Isaiah 40:31 Charity 5k Run and Pickleball Tournament are scheduled for Saturday, March 28, at Twin Lakes Nursery in Canton. Proceeds will benefit Eleazar Alejos.

Early Voting for the March 3 Republican and Democratic Primary Elections in Van Zandt County ended Friday, Feb. 27 as the emphasis now moves on to Election Day voting scheduled for Tuesday, March 3 Early Voting began Feb. 17 at both locations.

The Rolling Oaks Volunteer Fire Department (ROVFD) will host their Annual Pancake Day from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 7 at the ROVFD Station located at the corner of Bee Hill Road and Hollow Horn Road (139 VZCR 3832) in Wills Point.

The Edgewood City Council convened on Feb. 9 for a significant meeting that covered various community topics, including financial reports, infrastructure projects, and upcoming city events.

Six area high school seniors were honored with scholarships totaling $10,500.00, as part of the 2026 ‘Women with Heart’ scholarship contest during a ceremony held Feb. 18 at the CHRISTUS Health Louis and Peaches Owen Heart Hospital.

A 90-minute workshop meeting was held Feb. 18 by the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court as they met in the VZC Court at Law Courtroom with a number of city representatives from around VZC.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com A resolution regarding Texas Senate Bill 11 was unanimously approved by the Grand Saline School Board during its regular monthly meeting Feb. 23.

susan@vanzandtnews.com In a heartfelt ceremony marked by gratitude and community spirit, Brookshire’s held its Grand Reopening recently welcoming residents back to a beautifully renovated store that has been a cornerstone of Wills Point since 1976.

susan@vanzandtnews.com On Feb. 19, the Fruitvale School Board held its regular monthly board meeting, addressing key issues impacting students, teachers, and the community.