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If you’re not a duck hunter, you might wonder what force causes your water-fowling friends to leave the comforts of a warm home to spend time in a damp, often cold duck blind. Often during the evening hours, my family and friends find me in a semi-conscious state induced from lack of sleep.

Unfortunately, they’re still out there. While advances in technology bring us many benefits, they also provide new tools for scam artists, and the loss of personal and financial information continues to trend upward.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Dec. 23-31.

There will be a free weight loss class beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan.

The Root Seekers Genealogical Society recently announced its 2025 meeting schedule with the first meeting of the near year scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8. All meetings for 2025 will be held at the Tri-County Library located on Market Street in Mabank.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from December 17th through December 23rd. Steven Flores, 58, La Combe, Louisiana, Driving while intoxicated.

Nine newly elected Van Zandt County public officials will be taking the oath of office during a 9 a.m. ceremony Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in the 294th District Courtroom in the VZC Courthouse.

As we prepare for the start of the new year of 2025 arriving soon, it is time to take a look back at the events that made 2024 such a memorable year in Van Zandt County. VZC residents will not soon forget 2024 as the year was filled with a number of news events that covered a wide range of topics.

Nestled in the heart of Lindale, the Lindale Candy Company is a celebration of nostalgia and craftsmanship, offering a unique confectionery experience that blends tradition with innovation. Owned by Jeremiah Cagle and his wife, Kaitlin, the candy company has roots that stretch back 78 years.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com In a 3-1 vote, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court authorized VZC Judge Andy Reese to sign a contract and to also authorize the payment of $60,000 in earnest money for the purchase of property that could be used as the site for a potential new VZC jail facility.