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Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com Following a presentation by District Auditor Robert Lake, the Van School Board unanimously approved the 2023-24 audit report for the school district Oct. 21 during the board’s regular monthly meeting.

Body Final Early Voting numbers in Van Zandt County were released Nov. 4 by the VZC Clerk’s office.

Body The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) recently announced that the opening of the newly constructed FM 859 bridge over I-20 to traffic took place Thursday, Nov. 7.

Body susan@vanzandtnews.com In a significant turn of events on Friday, Nov. 1, the SPCA of Texas was awarded custody of 18 animals allegedly abandoned and cruelly treated by their owner, Lucas Wayne Penrod.

Body The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Oct,22 through Oct 29. Brandon Davenport, 19, Ben Wheeler, Burglary of a building, theft of a building.

Body Prior to kickoff Oct. 25 of the varsity football game between the Van Vandals and the Pittsburg Pirates at Van’s Memorial Stadium, the Van ISD Education Foundation recognized the 2024 University Interscholastic League (UIL) Social Studies State Champions at Van High School.

Body With Election Day coming up Tuesday, Nov. 5, Early Voting officially came to a close Nov.

Body susan@vanzandtnews.com On Oct. 9, Margaret Moses, a resident at Country Place Senior Living in Canton, celebrated a remarkable milestone, her 105th birthday.

Body For two decades, the Canton Masonic Lodge has made a splash in the community with its annual Fish Fry held on Election Day. This year, the 20th annual event will take place on Tuesday, Nov.

Body The Van Zandt County Farm Bureau gathered for its 71st annual meeting Oct. 17 which highlighted VZC’s commitment to agriculture, community engagement, and the future of farming through its Youth Ambassador program.