As the county waits with bated breath for Election Day, March 1, to come around, the number of early votes cast as of Feb. 22, was 2,088. A final early vote count with results of early voting were not available as of presstime. Early voting wrapped up Friday, Feb. 25, as much of the county flocked to their homes during the middle of the week in preparation of another wintry weather mix.

One person has died after a shooting involving a Van Zandt County woman and deputies from the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s office. Van Zandt County Sheriff Steve Hendrix released a press release noting that a 38-yearold woman fired on deputies, which ultimately lead to her death.

In a 3-0 vote Feb. 16, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court agreed to cut down four live oak trees located on the grounds of the VZC Courthouse.