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VZC to apply for restoration grant
During their final regular meeting of 2025 on Dec. 31, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to authorize VZC Judge Andy Reese to apply for the Texas Historical Commission Courthouse Program’s (THCPP) Courthouse Restoration Grant in 2026.
‘Showdown at High Noon’ scheduled for Jan. 17
Republican Club of Van Zandt County President Saturday, Jan. 17, will be a very busy day for the Republican Club of Van Zandt County (RCVZC) and all VZC Republicans.
Road and Bridge Tax distributions meeting set
davidb@vanzandtnews.com Representatives from a number of cities in Van Zandt County are scheduled to be in attendance for a meeting to discuss potential VZC Road and Bridge Tax distributions for their cities.
Free candidate announcement, photos to be accepted
Van Zandt Newspapers LLC welcomes all candidates who have signed up to run for a Van Zandt County or a statewide office in the upcoming March 3, 2026, Primary Election to submit a FREE announcement and a photo for publication.
Rachel Beasley Hogue running for SBOE District 9 position
Rachel Hogue, a certified principal and 14-year educator, and the first to announce her candidacy, has officially filed her paperwork for the Texas State Board of Education, District 9 position.
Reeves announces candidacy for VZC Judge
Karen Reeves is announcing her candidacy for Van Zandt County Judge to serve the good people of VZC. She will bring a fresh focus through a Biblical internal motivation and will not take a salary from the people.
Five VZC students named to President’s List
It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Fall 2025 President’s List. The fall terms run from September to December.
Certified list of Democratic, Republican candidates released
davidb@vanzandtnews.com A certified list of Democratic Party and Republican Party candidates seeking office in Van Zandt County for the March 3 Primary Election was recently released by VZC Elections Administrator Shannon Maddox.