Old bridge demolished as new one is under construction
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The old bridge at the intersection of Interstate 20 and FM 859 in Canton was demolished over the weekend of Sept. 7 and Sept.
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Commissioners approve tax rate, budget
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davidb@vanzandtnews.com After agreeing to modify the proposed fiscal year 2025 budget in a 2-0 vote on Aug. 14, the VZC Commissioners Court unanimously approved the modified version in a 5-0 vote during their regular meeting Sept. 11.
Big Boy Steam Engine stopping in East Texas
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Union Pacific Railroad has announced an exciting tour featuring its legendary locomotive, Big Boy No. 4014, which is set to visit over three dozen communities across 10 states this fall.
VHS Homecoming Nominees
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Van High School will be the first school in Van Zandt County to celebrate Homecoming this year as a number of activities are scheduled during the week of Sept. 1620.
Five VZC teams represented at Canton Invitational
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The Canton Runnin’ Eagles hosted their own Cross Country Invitational Sept. 4, 5 on the First Monday Grounds as Canton, Wills Point, Edgewood, Grand Saline, and Martins Mill were among the schools competing for individual and team honors.
Curtis of WP wins Football Contest #2 in ‘tie-breaker’
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With her prediction in the ‘tie-breaker’ game, Stefani Curtis of Wills Point is the winner of Football Contest #2 in the Van Zandt News. Curtis and Glenn McNeill Jr.
Meeting to discuss property rights vs. National Security
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Republican Club of Van Zandt County Vice-President Van Zandt County as well as most counties in Texas are rural agricultural counties. Is there a problem with foreign countries especially those who are our adversaries owning agricultural properties? Last year, the Texas Senate passed legislation to ban China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia from purchasing Texas land, but the bill was ultimately killed in the Texas House under the leadership of House Speaker Dade Phelan.
Business Networking Reception to be held in Van
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The City of Van Economic Development Corporation (EDC) will be hosting a Business Networking Reception from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept.
Early Voting schedule released
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The Van Zandt County Clerk’s Office has announced that Early Voting for the Nov. 5 General Election in Van Zandt County will begin Monday, Oct.
Courthouse to host ‘Bells Across America’
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The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Neches River Chapter in Van Zandt County will be hosting ‘Bells Across America’ as VZC will be honoring the United States Constitution. The program is scheduled for 2:45 p.m.