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TxDOT launches pedestrian and biker safety campaign

Body Katie Parker still gets nervous just crossing the street. Eight years ago, a careless driver plowed into her and her dog, Riley, while they were out for a jog. Parker was hit with such force that she was thrown more than 60 feet.

Hunting accidents at a new record low in Texas

Body Texas recorded a new all-time low number of hunting-related accidents across the state, according to the 2023 Texas Hunting Accident Report. A new record low of 10 non-fatal hunting-related accidents and one fatality were reported in 2023.

Man arrested, charged with criminal mischief

Body On Tuesday, March 12, the Van Police Department arrested a man suspected of striking a multi-station fuel pump causing a fire, according to the Tyler KETKTV website.

DEDICATION

Body The Edom arts community and many other well-wishers turned out on March 9 to dedicate a historical marker for Potters Brown, a pottery shop and studio opened in Edom in 1971 by revered artist Doug Brown (1943-2020).
A good crowd was on hand March 9 for a Texas historical marker dedication ceremony at Potters Brown in Edom. The event was organized by Beth Brown, widow of Doug Brown, who opened the business in 1971. Photo courtesy of Craig D. Blackmon, FAIA, Edom

Press conference focused on sex offender compliance checks

Body With a number of law enforcement and elected officials in and around Van Zandt County standing behind them, VZC Sheriff Joe Carter and VZC Sheriff ’s Department Lt. Bob Keltner held a news conference regarding an update on sex offender investigations in VZC.
Van Zandt County Sheriff Joe Carter welcomed those in attendance March 14 for a news conference at the VZC Justice Center in Canton. Photo by David Barber

Area

Body Van Zandt County Republican Club President How many times after elections do we hear if only more Christians would have voted, the outcome would have been better.

Blotter

Body The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Offi ce released the following arrest report from Feb. 27-Mar.
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