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Body A Van Zandt County dog owner was arrested and charged with animal cruelty following a civil custody hearing Monday, April 1, according to information released by the SPCA of Texas. The hearing was held in the VZC Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 courtroom.

Body The Van Zandt Junior Livestock Auction took place Friday, March 29 during the 66th annual VZC Fair. Steer, sheep, goat, hog, broiler and ag mechanic exhibitors competed for one of the 115 spots in the auction.

Body Van ISD Superintendent Don Dunn made it official March 25 during the regular monthly meeting of the Van School Board that the school district will cancel classes Monday, April 8 due to the Solar Eclipse event. Board member Michael Johnson was not in attendance.

Body The 2024 Van Zandt County Fair Pageant was recently held and the results were as follows: The ‘Ad Sales Winner’ is Casey Conway. Scholarships: 2nd Overall Points in all six categories and a $100.00 scholarship winner is Brooklyn Peoples.

Body The Van Zandt County Citizen Sheriff Academy Program (CSAP) provides you with an opportunity to experience the real world of law enforcement and what it is like to be a VZC sheriff’s deputy.

Body On the morning of Friday, March 22, the SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) of Texas Animal Cruelty Investigations (ACI) Unit removed 17 allegedly cruelly treated dogs from a property near Canton.

Body SUSAN HARRIS susan@vanzandtnews.com As the date of the eclipse approaches on Monday, April 8, it was pointed out during a recent Town Hall Meeting in Wills Point that it is crucial for businesses and residents to stay informed about the latest developments.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com A ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ was presented to Frances Hyde by the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court during their regular meeting March 27 on her retirement after 28 years of service as a part-time VZC Pct. 2 employee.

Body Elwood Baptist Church in Wills Point will be having their homecoming to mark 126 years since its organization in 1898 on Sunday, April 7. “We will be having brother Billy Smith to bring the morning message,” said a church spokesperson.

Body Easter at Bright Star Baptist Church will begin at 9:45 a.m. Easter Sunday, March 31.