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STEAM Bus Tour heading west this summer

Body Van ISD Marketing & Communications Coordinator Van ISD proudly announces its upcoming western STEAM Bus Tour set to take place from June 2-14.

VZC’s adoption of private road approved in 3-2 vote

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com In a 3-2 vote, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court approved the adoption of a portion of PR 8700 as VZCR 4719 in VZC Pct. 4 during their regular meeting May 8.
Van Zandt County Human Resource Coordinator Jessica Deville (foreground) and D’Ann Miller with Hibbs Hallmark of Tyler discussed the renewal of the county paid standard life insurance policy for VZC employees and retirees May 8 during the regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court. Photo by David Barber

Early Voting begins Monday in runoff elections

Body Early Voting for the two Van Zandt County Commissioners Court elections will begin Monday, May 20 and continue through Friday, May 24. Election Day is Tuesday, May 28.

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Body The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Apr. 7 to Apr.

Texas Senator Bob Hall to speak at meeting

Body Republican Club of Van Zandt County Our very own Texas Senator Bob Hall will be the keynote speaker at our May 20 Republican Club of Van Zandt County meeting.

Briefs

Body Operation Kindness will be sponsoring a low-cost vaccine clinic from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Animal control among topics discussed at seminar

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com Several Van Zandt County residents were in attendance May 10 for the first-ever ‘What’s Up in VZC?’ Seminar held at the Senior Citizens building in Canton.
Vicky Ragle with Van Zandt County Therapy Dogs discussed the need for animal control in VZC during the ‘What’s Up in VZC?’ seminar that was held May 10 at the Senior Citizens building in Canton. Photo by David Barber

VZ County investigating possible sexual abuse of a child

Body Editor’s Note: The following information was submitted by Van Zandt County Sheriff Joe Carter Van Zandt County Sheriff Joe Carter considers crimes against children to be of the highest priority.

Commissioners’ court changes date for next meeting

Body During a special called meeting May 13, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court announced that they have moved the date of their next regular meeting. The meeting date has been moved from Wednesday, May 22 to Tuesday, May 21 beginning at 9 a.m.
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