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Contributor The Edgewood Volunteer Fire Department held their 20th annual Chili Dinner fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 8.

A public meeting regarding battery energy storage systems is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb.

The University of Texas at Tyler recently recognized nine high school seniors as 2025 Honors Scholars. Each student has been awarded a $40,000 scholarship and accepted into the UT-Tyler Honors College.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Following much discussion before a standing-room only crowd during its regular meeting Feb. 12, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to table a proposed $145 million Bond Election until at least November.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff ’s Office released the following arrest report from Feb 04, 25 through Feb 12, 25. Lisa Darlyn Barnes, 46, Chestnut Mound, Tennessee, Driving while intoxicated.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com The deadline for candidates to sign up to run in the upcoming city and school elections in Van Zandt County was Feb. 14.

The Republican Club of Van Zandt County has announced that tickets are available now for the club’s ‘MAGA GALA’ event scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28 at Victory Life Church located at 16040 State Highway 64 in Ben Wheeler.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Plans for a proposed new Van Zandt County Courthouse facility at the location of the old Paul Michael building in Canton were presented during a Town Hall Meeting Feb. 3 at Edom City Limits.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com With the prospect of a bond election looming possibly as early as Saturday, May 3, a Town Hall Meeting was held Feb. 3 at Edom City Limits to discuss the need for a new Van Zandt County Jail facility as well as a new VZC Sheriff’s Office facility.

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