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Republican Women of VZC hear from chief appraiser

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On March 10, the regular monthly meeting of the Republican Women of Van Zandt County convened with a robust turnout and an agenda filled with important discussions and insights. Club members were treated to a wealth of information regarding property taxes, local governance, and community engagement.
Van Zandt County Chief Appraiser Emily Reeves, left, was the guest speaker March 10 during the regular monthly meeting of the Republican Women’s Club of Van Zandt County. Reeves discussed the complexities of the property tax system during her presentation. Presenting the guest speaker was Jill Dutton from the Republican Women’s Club of VZC. Photos by Susan Harris

Candidate questionnaires, photos due April 4

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Candidates in the May 3 Van Zandt County city and school elections are reminded to turn in their Candidate Questionnaires and photos to the offi ce of in Canton by 3 p.m. Friday, April 4.

Combined operation shuts down major drug lab

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A combined operation between the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Interdiction Team, DEA, HSI (Homeland Security Investigations), along with Hunt County Deputies shut down a major illegal drug operation in Van Zandt County.
Van Zandt County, state, and federal authorities worked together in shutting down a major illegal drug operation in VZC March 7. The exact location was not released by the VZC Sheriff’s Department since it remains an active investigation. Three suspects were taken into custody by federal officers. Courtesy photo

Blotter

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The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report for the time period of March 11-18. Trevor Paul Black, 33, Wills Point, Endanger to child, injury to child/elderly /disabled w inj.

Stolen vehicle report leads to arrest of wanted felon

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A wanted felon was stopped by Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Department patrol deputies resulting in additional charges being filed, according to VZC Sheriff’s Department Captain Pete O’Reilly. Deputy Juan Cortez took a stolen vehicle report on March 10.

Brief

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Bright Star Baptist Church, located at 6833 FM 1395, Wills Point, will be having Revival services March 30 through April 2 with Bro. Dennis Erwin preaching.

Money files bills to incentivize agricultural business

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Texas District 2 State Representative Brent Money has filed two bills aimed at incentivizing development and increasing feasibility of smallscale farming. “Rural farmers, ranchers, and small businesses are the backbone of Texas’ economy,” said Money.

VZC road cleanup begins following last year’s storms

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ANDY REESE Van Zandt County Judge Van Zandt County experienced significant tree damage from May and June storms last year, downing many trees throughout the county. Road and bridge crews worked to get the trees removed from the roads, tossing them into the ditches to clear the roads for traffic.
Debris cleanup work began on VZCR 2318 following last year’s storms in Van Zandt County. Significant tree damage from the May and June storms in 2024 was reported. Local, state, and federal disasters were declared due to the damage in VZC and many surrounding counties. Courtesy photo
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