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

1 year 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

1 year 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...

Sheriff to speak at Republican Club meeting

1 year 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

1 year 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

1 year 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.
Abbott: Flooding death toll now at 135

VZC traffic stop results in major drug bust

1 year 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.

Traffic stop leads to arrest of Rolling Oaks man

1 year 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...

Mark Thompson appointed to Van Council

1 year 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

1 year 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.
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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