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Body With winter quickly approaching, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) encourages residents in the western, southwestern and northeastern portions of Texas to practice appropriate bear safety measures and report sightings.

Body Throughout our days here on Planet Earth, we have what psychologists call our ‘inner man’ tagging along every step of the way, from the womb to the tomb, so to speak. I use the term ‘shadow’ in reference to the other ‘Luke’ that’s been on many outdoor adventures with me.

Body Christmas Parades and other holiday activities are drawing closer throughout Van Zandt County as four VZC cities have released their plans to celebrate the holiday season and they are as follows: Van A lighted Christmas Parade, caroling, a tree lighting, ‘Vantastic’ photo ops...

Body During a 10-minute special session Nov. 17, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court officially canvassed the results from the Nov. 7 General Election involving 14 proposed Constitutional Amendments as well as the special election for Texas House District 2 representative.

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Body DAVID BARBER davidb@vanzandtnews.com During his monthly report to the Van School Board members Nov.

Body Bucky Baker of Wills Point has always been one to give back to the community whether it was to the schools, local businesses or to the kids never wanting a pat on the back, just wanting to help the people who need it.

Body The candidate filing period for the March 2024 Primary Election continues through Monday, Dec. 11, according to the VZC Clerk’s office.

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 With Early Voting concluding, State Senator Bob Hall endorses Brent Money for the vacant State Representative seat. “Brent Money should be our next House District 2 Representative,” said Hall.