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Ambulance now stationed full-time in VZC Pct. 2 by Christus EMS

10 months ago By News Staff

DAVID BARBER davidb@vanzandtnews.com Near the beginning of their regular meeting July 16, the Van Zandt County Commissioners’ Court received good news from Christus EMS concerning the placement of an ambulance full-time in VZC Pct. 2.

Ambulance now stationed full-time in VZC Pct. 2 by Christus EMS

Update on new emergency radio system installation presented

10 months ago By David Barber

davidb@vanzandtnews.com At the conclusion of their regular meeting and following a closed executive session July 16, a workshop was held by the Van Zandt County Commissioners’ Court as VZC Judge Andy Reese presented an update on the status of the new P-25 emergency radio system currently being installed.

Sheriff to speak at Republican Club meeting

10 months ago By Doc Collins

Republican Club of Van Zandt County President The Republican Club of Van Zandt County will have as our guest speaker, Van Zandt County Sheriff Kevin Bridger. Our meeting will begin at 7 p.m.

VZC Genealogical Society meeting July 26

10 months ago By News Staff

The Van Zandt County Genealogical Society will have its regular monthly meeting at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 26 at the VZC/Sarah Norman Library located at 317 First Monday Lane in Canton.

Abbott: Flooding death toll now at 135

10 months ago By Gary Borders

Gov. Greg Abbott said late last week that the statewide death toll from the catastrophic flooding in the Hill Country stands at 135, and the number of persons missing has dropped to three.

The new Van Zandt County Auditor

10 months ago By News Staff

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Ben Miraglia (left) was sworn in July 21 as the new Van Zandt County Auditor by VZC District Judge Chris Martin. “Please join us in welcoming him to VZC,” said VZC Judge Andy Reese. “Stop by and introduce yourself when you get an opportunity.” Courtesy photo

VZC traffic stop results in major drug bust

10 months ago By Staff Reports

According to Van Zandt County Sheriff’s social media, a traffic stop by the VZC Interdiction Team on July 9 led to the discovery of over two pounds of methamphetamine and the arrest of a local man. During the routine stop, officers developed reasonable suspicion of criminal activity while interacting with the driver, identified as 36-year-oldAaron Chad Sales.

Traffic stop leads to arrest of Rolling Oaks man

10 months ago By News Staff

Van Zandt County Sheriff Kevin Bridger released the following information to Van Zandt Newspapers L.L.C. July 15 regarding a recent traffic stop and arrest in VZC: “On July 3, 2025, Narcotics Investigators conducted a traffic stop on a Gold Buick in the Rolling Oaks Subdivision that was occupied by James Chandler Groessel. During the investigation of the traffic stop, Narcotics Investigators Investigator’s requested assistance from the Greenville Police Department K9 unit to conduct a search around the vehicle to help confirm the presence of illegal narcotics. The K9 alerted the investigator’s to the presence of illegal narcotics, resulting in a search of the vehicle. During the search, heroin and methamphetamine were located inside the vehicle. The VZC Pct. 3 Constable’s Office also assisted in the investigation.

Mark Thompson appointed to Van Council

10 months ago By David Barber

Following a closed executive session July 10, the Van City Council voted to appoint Van resident Mark Thompson to serve as the Place #5 city council member. The Place #5 seat had been vacant since Ernie Burns was elected as mayor on May 3 in the city election.

During the regular monthly meeting of the Van City Council July 10, Gene Keenon of Republic Services (left) presented a $1,000.00 donation check to the Van Fire Department. Accepting the check for the fire department was new Van Fire Department Chief Jeremie Thompson. Photo by David Barber

GS Creek project discussion draws large crowd

10 months ago By Susan Harris

susan@vanzandtnews.com On the evening of July 15, the Canton City Council convened for a crucial meeting that attracted a large assembly of concerned Grand Saline Creek Reservoir residents. With Mayor Lou Ann Berry absent, as she was in Austin for a meeting advocating against commercial water well drilling in Anderson and Henderson Counties, the responsibilities of presiding over the meeting fell to Mayor Pro-Tem Blake Fowler.

An overflow crowd was in attendance July 15 for the regular monthly meeting of the Canton City Council at Canton City Hall. The primary discussion item at the meeting had to do with the highly debated Grand Saline Creek Reservoir project the city has been involved in. A number of residents living in the reservoir project area voiced their objections to the city’s extensive long-term water resource strategy referencing a comprehensive water study initiated in 2004. Photo by Susan Harris

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