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Money, Dutton hold debate prior to Jan. 30 election

Body An overflow crowd at the Van Zandt County Farm Bureau Event Center in Canton Jan. 9 was in attendance for the one and only VZC debate featuring the two remaining Republican Party candidates that are competing for the current Texas House District 2 state representative seat.
Texas House District 2 Republican Party candidates Brent Money and Jill Dutton await a question from the moderator during a debate held Jan. 9 at the Van Zandt County Farm Bureau Event Center in Canton. The debate was sponsored by the VZC Republican Party. The special election for the vacant state representative seat is scheduled for Jan. 30. Photo by David Barber

Free political campaign announcements available

Body Van Zandt Newspapers L.L.C. will publish, at no cost, one article, not to exceed 350 words, and a photograph for each candidate that has filed for Van Zandt County office in advance of the March 5 Primary Election.

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz visits Canton

Body United States Senator Ted Cruz made a visit to Canton Jan. 5 at the Silver Spur Resort to campaign for Texas House District 2 Republican Party Candidate Brent Money.
United States Senator Ted Cruz was in Canton Jan. 5 to campaign for Brent Money at The Silver Spur Resort in Canton. An estimated 400 people were in attendance. Courtesy photo

VZC Child Welfare Board provides update

Body The Van Zandt County Child Welfare Board works hard for around 100 foster children in VZC. They provide allowances, clothing, birthdays, peewee sports fees, college tuition, rehabilitative equipment for injuries, Christmas presents, and other expenses.
Blue Compass RV presented a donation check last month to the Van Zandt County Child Welfare Board that helped in providing toys for many children in need during the Christmas season. Blue Compass RV’s theme for December 2023 was ‘Give Back.’ Courtesy photo

Blotter

Body The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Jan. 2-Jan.

Briefs

Body Lakeside Baptist Church in Canton will be hosting ‘Night to Shine’ on Friday, Feb. 9.

Past triumphs to future horizons

Body Fruitvale ISD Superintendent Fruitvale ISD has accomplished so many things during 2023. Fruitvale ISD paid over $400,000 in incentive money to designated teachers and staff through the state of Texas Teacher Incentive Allotment program.
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