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CORRECTION:

2 years ago By News Staff

The date of the annual pie auction at Wallace Methodist Church printed in last week’s issue was incorrect. The correct date is Saturday, Nov.

Runoff election date for Money, Dutton to be changed

2 years ago By Staff Reports

According to the Van Zandt County Clerk’s office, the date for the runoff election in the Texas House District 2 race between Republicans Brent Money of Greenville and Jill Dutton of Van will not take place on Dec. 9 and will be moved to an undetermined later date.

Briefs

2 years ago By News Staff

The Carter BloodCare bus will be in Canton for two stops during the month of December. The first blood drive will take place from 2-6 p.m.

Teacher, student receive recognition and ‘Vantastic’ awards

2 years ago By David Barber

A Van Middle School teacher and a fifth-grade student were recognized individually for their efforts by the Van School Board during its regular monthly meeting Nov. 13 as both received ‘Vantastic’ awards.

Van Middle School fifth grade student Bo Penny received a ‘Vantastic’ award Nov. 13 from the Van School Board during its regular monthly meeting. Bo was recognized for his recent act of bravery in getting help for his teacher, Heidi Moore (right), who had a medical emergency in her classroom. Presenting the award is Van ISD Superintendent Don Dunn. Photos by David Barber

Van Mayor Tammy Huff officiates first annual ‘Turkey Pardon’

2 years ago By News Staff

Van Mayor Tammy Huff officiated the first annual ‘Turkey Pardon’ public ceremony Nov. 15 at the Van Community Library located at Van City Hall.

The first annual ‘Turkey Pardon’ public ceremony was held at Van City Hall Nov. 15 as Van Mayor Tammy Huff issued a proclamation pardoning ‘Dolly Pardon,’ a resident of the ‘Believe in Vegan Ranch’ in Wills Point. The ceremony drew a good crowd of all ages. Shown with Mayor Huff (left) is Amy Clasen, the owner of ‘Dolly Pardon.’ Courtesy photo

Money, Dutton to compete in runoff election Dec. 9

2 years ago By Staff Reports

Republicans Brent Money of Greenville and Jill Dutton of Van will be competing in a runoff election Saturday, Dec. 9 after neither candidate was able to gain at least 50 percent of the vote during the Nov. 7 General Election.

‘Operation Christmas Child’ underway in VZC

2 years ago By News Staff

Since 1993, Van Zandt County residents have been a part of ‘Operation Christmas Child,’ a project of Samaritan’s Purse that shares the true meaning of Christmas with children in need around the world.

SPCA receives custody of animals from two properties

2 years ago By Staff Reports

During a civil custody hearing Nov. 1 at the Van Zandt County Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace Courthouse in Ben Wheeler, VZC Pct. 4 JP Scott Shinn awarded the SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) of Texas custody of 17 dogs and one cat seized from a VZC property on Oct. 26.

Top hay producers recognized

2 years ago By David Barber

Twelve hay producers in Van Zandt County were recognized for their efforts Nov. 2 during the annual VZC Hay Evaluation Clinic and Auction at the VZC Farm Bureau building in Canton.

Joseph Grier, center, was recognized with a ‘Distinguished Service Award’ Nov. 2 during the annual Van Zandt County Hay Evaluation Clinic and Auction at the VZC Farm Bureau building in Canton. The award was presented by Allison Morrow from the VZC Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office and Gregg Beverly from the VZC Livestock/Forage Committee. Photo by David Barber

SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING

2 years ago By News Staff

The SPCA of Texas reminds everyone to contact Animal Control or Law Enforcement to report a situation that needs investigation. The SPCA says if you do not feel comfortable contacting the authorities yourself, please submit an online request at https://service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice? account=dd1128&method=online_form_html&formid= 4 or call in anonymously at 214-742-7722.

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