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davidb@vanzandtnews.com During the regular meeting of the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court March 25, the 2025 report for the VZC Historical Commission was presented. In the absence of VZC Historical Commission Chairman Elvis Allen, the report was presented to the commissioners’ court by VZC Historical Commission Publicist Suzie Bass.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from March 24-31. Glidewell, Joshua Allen, 46, Grand Saline, VIOLATION OF BOND/PROTECTIVE ORDER, AGGRAVATED ASSAULT AGAINST PUBLIC SERVANT.

news@kaufmanherald.com A juvenile was shot by another child on Sunday, March 29 in the Heartland community near Crandall. According to a press release from Crandall Police Department, around 7:27 p.m.

St Justin’s Episcopal Church is having their Annual Garage Sale. The congregation of St.

russell@themonitor.net Just 10 days after being honored along with his peers by Henderson County Sheriff Botie Hillhouse’s Life Saving Award, a county jail detention officer was killed in the early morning hours of March 26 in a single-vehicle crash on Farm to Market Road 317 near the Blackjack community.

On July 4, 2025, an unspeakable tragedy occurred in the Hill Country in Kerr County. Before dawn, in less than an hour, heavy rains caused flash flooding on the tranquil Guadalupe River, with waters quickly rising up to 36 feet.

It seems I am either making ready for my next outdoor adventure or unpacking and stowing my gear from the last outing. I imagine this is par for most folks that enjoy fishing, hunting, photographing wildlife or just about any outdoor endeavor.

At a regularly scheduled meeting on March 12 at the Edom Community Center, the Edom City Council moved forward on several fronts, from park improvements to municipal landscaping contracts. The session opened with the calling of the roll and approving last month’s minutes and financial reports.

Atmos Energy. Atmos Energy has been a supporter of the VZC Veterans Memorial for 12 years.

Grand Saline Police Department Blotter for the week of March 17-23: Calls for Service 3/17/26 Property Damage / 1351 W Frank. 3/18/26 Code/Animal Complaint / 601 N Houston.