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Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com Van Zandt County Sheriff Joe Carter received some unexpected good news Feb. 13 as he was named as a recipient of a special service award from the Texas Association of Counties (TAC).

Body susan@vanzandtnews.com Van Zandt County residents gathered to listen to the opening statements of the candidates running for the position of VZC Tax Assessor Collector during a Feb. 19 candidate debate held at The Silver Spur Resort in Canton.

Body susan@vanzandtnews.com With current Van Zandt County Pct. 3 Commissioner Keith Pearson choosing not to seek re-election, the door opened for three candidates to sign up for the opportunity in the March 5 Primary Election to fill the seat.

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Body The Spirit and Squirt Horse Rescue Spring Concert is scheduled for Saturday, March 9 at the Van Zandt County Fairgrounds located at 24792 State Highway 64 in Canton. The concert will feature ‘Jimmy Lewis & 8 Second Ride Band.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com As of the end of the business day Feb. 21, a total of 732 votes had been cast during the first two days of Early Voting for the March 5 Primary Election, according to the Van Zandt County Clerk’s office.

Body Representatives from several law enforcement agencies, First Responders, school district, and city officials throughout Van Zandt County were among those gathered to hear and share information regarding VZC’s plans for the Monday, April 8 Total Solar Eclipse event.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com With the filing deadline of Feb. 16 officially in the books, the list of candidates throughout Van Zandt County running in the May 4 city and school elections has been released.

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Body Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced recently that the City of Van is the latest local government entity to achieve specific financial transparency goals through the Comptroller’s Transparency Stars program.