Van Zandt County Sheriff Kevin Bridger released the following information to Van Zandt Newspapers L.L.C. July 15 regarding a recent traffic stop and arrest in VZC: “On July 3, 2025, Narcotics Investigators conducted a traffic stop on a Gold Buick in the Rolling Oaks Subdivision that was occupied by James Chandler Groessel. During the investigation of the traffic stop, Narcotics Investigators Investigator’s requested assistance from the Greenville Police Department K9 unit to conduct a search around the vehicle to help confirm the presence of illegal narcotics. The K9 alerted the investigator’s to the presence of illegal narcotics, resulting in a search of the vehicle. During the search, heroin and methamphetamine were located inside the vehicle. The VZC Pct. 3 Constable’s Office also assisted in the investigation.

susan@vanzandtnews.com In Van Zandt County, the need for compassionate volunteers to support abused and neglected children is growing. Currently, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) for Kids of East Texas is facing a critical challenge.

The regular monthly meeting of the Republican Women of Van Zandt County will be meeting in a new location beginning at 6 p.m. Monday, July 14.

news@kaufmanherald.com One person is still in critical condition after a wreck that killed five people just outside Terrell June 28 on Interstate 20. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, Alexis Gonzalez-Companioni fell asleep at the wheel, causing his semitruck to plow into stopped traffic on the highway, causing a chain reaction.