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Texas State Parks Day is Nov. 5 and, as part of continued centennial celebrations, visitors will get free day-use entrance at all Texas state parks.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff ’s Office released the following arrest report from Oct. 24-Nov.

Nearly 300 people attended the annual Hope Center fundraising gala at Victory Life Church in Ben Wheeler Oct. 14.

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Tierra Prunty, having been diagnosed with breast Cancer in 2020, was a challenge in itself, but having it during a COVID epidemic made it even more challenging. There wasn’t anyone in the waiting room, holding her hand and no one was therewhen she got out of surgery.

DAVID BARBER davidb@vanzandtnews.com During a special called meeting Oct. 23, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court voted 3-1 to purchase radio units for volunteer fire departments in VZC who do not have available funding.

While most Halloween events and fall festivals have concluded in Van Zandt County, there are a few still remaining on the schedule over the coming days including the following: Wills Point BOO on the Bricks The Wills Point BOO on the Bricks is scheduled to take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, in downtown Wills Point.

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STAFF REPORTS Through the end of the business day Oct. 25, a total of 891 voted during early voting for the Nov.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Oct. 17-Oct.