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Press conference focused on sex offender compliance checks

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

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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. Our keynote speaker for the March 25 meeting of our Van Zandt County Republican Club will be Bunni Pounds with Christian Engaged.

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

CORRECTION:

In last week’s issue of the News, the name of one of the candidates in the Van Zandt County Pct. 3 Commissioner’s race was misidentified in the election results.

Dunn expresses concerns over Solar Eclipse Day

While no final decision has been made yet on whether or not to have school open or closed Monday, April 8 during the Total Solar Eclipse Day, Van ISD Superintendent Don Dunn expressed concerns during a recent public appearance.

Money wins Republican Primary

davidb@vanzandtnews.com After losing in a special called election Jan. 30, Brent Money of Greenville rebounded March 5 to win the Republican Primary as he defeated Jill Dutton of Van in the three-county race for the Texas House District 2 seat.
Brent Money of Greenville captured the Republican Primary race for Texas House District 2 State Representative in the March 5 Primary Election as he spoke to supporters in Greenville. Money defeated Jill Dutton of Van after Dutton won the special called election Jan. 30. Dutton will serve until December 31, 2024. Money will face Democrat Kristen Washington in the November General Election. Courtesy photo
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