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Bridge closures on FM 17 and FM 47 announced
The Texas Department of Transportation (Tx-DOT) has announced that starting Friday, Jan. 17, the FM 17 bridge over Interstate 20 in Van Zandt County will close as crews begin tearing down the old bridge.
Suspects captured after multi-agency pursuit
The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office assisted in a multi-agency pursuit of a stolen car Jan. 14.
GS Friends of the Library celebrated a successful 2024
Grand Saline Friends of the Library Secretary The Grand Saline Friends of the Library celebrated one of their more successful years in 2024 with a variety of projects completed.
Money sworn in as new District 2 State Representative
Brent A. Money of Greenville was sworn in as Representative of Texas House District 2 on Tuesday, Jan.
Candidate filings for VZC city, school elections underway
Those interested in signing up to run in the city and school elections in Van Zandt County may do so now through Friday, Feb. 14.
Partney family focusing on revitalizing Ben Wheeler through business ventures
susan@vanzandtnews.com In the heart of East Texas, a family of dynamic entrepreneurs are transforming the small town of Ben Wheeler through their various business ventures.
Financial advisor hired by commissioners
davidb@vanzandtnews.com Another step toward the preparation for a potential bond election to be presented to the voters as early as May 2025 to construct a new Van Zandt County Jail and/or renovate the VZC Courthouse was taken Jan. 13 when the VZC Commissioners Court unanimously hired a financial...
New auditor introduced to VZC Commissioners Court
davidb@vanzandtnews.com Catherine Gazda was introduced as the new Van Zandt County Auditor to the VZC Commissioners Court by VZC District Judge Chris Martin during the regular meeting of the commissioners’ court Jan. 13.
Money releases statement regarding election of new House Speaker
Texas District 2 State Representative Brent Money released the following statement Jan. 15 regarding the Jan.