News

Body The City of Edgewood recently named John Morrison as its new Police Chief. Morrison started his career in law enforcement in 2010 when he graduated from the East Texas Police Academy.

Body With a major one-day event coming to Van Zandt County in approximately four months from now, planning is already well underway as a number of city and VZC law enforcement representatives along with VZC public officials were in attendance Nov.

Body Van Zandt County Historical Commission Member History buffs gathered to celebrate the life and legacy of an 18th Century Spanish missionary in East Texas on Nov. 27 at the Fruitvale Community Center.

Body Three Van Zandt County cities are finalizing their preparations for their Christmas parades and other holiday activities.

Body During the regular meeting of the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court Nov. 22, VZC Clerk Susan Strickland informed the commissioners’ court that Governor Greg Abbott has set a new runoff election date in the race for the currently vacant Texas House District 2 seat.

Body One man died as a result of an early morning vehicle accident Nov. 25 on State Highway 64, two miles northwest of Myrtle Springs.

Body In a 3-2 vote, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court nominated three individuals to serve on the Van Zandt County Appraisal District’s Board of Directors for the next two years.

Body The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Offi ce released the following arrest report from Nov. 14-Nov.

Body The Wills Point Community Angel Tree (WPCAT) is a community-wide, annual donation program that provides Christmas gifts for children in families facing financial hardship during the holiday season.

Body Van Zandt County Genealogical Society Publicity Director The Van Zandt County Genealogical Society held its yearly November ‘Show and Tell’ meeting on Nov. 28 at the VZC/Sarah Norman Library in Canton.