Plane makes emergency landing in Forney
A plane crash caused major delays in the Forney area on both east and westbound U.S. Highway 80 Dec.
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VZC sees four contested offices in 2024 election
A number of contested races will be on the March 5, 2024, Texas Primary Election ballot in Van Zandt County as the deadline for candidates to file for office was Monday, Dec. 11.
Vandalism reported at Cherry Creek Park
A report of vandalism at Cherry Creek Park in Canton is still under investigation, according to Canton Police Department Detective Jerod Forrest. Forrest said that the vandalism was done sometime during the overnight hours Dec.
Hotel allowance increase approved by commissioners
davidb@vanzandtnews.com An increase in the hotel allowance for Van Zandt County employees was approved unanimously by the VZC Commissioners Court during its regular meeting Dec. 6.
LaPrade discusses new radio communications project
davidb@vanzandtnews.com Van Zandt County Pct. 1 Commissioner Chad LaPrade was the guest speaker Dec. 6 as he discussed the current status of the new VZC radio communications system during the weekly luncheon of the Canton Lions Club at the Van Zandt Country Club.
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The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report from Dec. 5-Dec.
WPHS graduate raises $1,500 for ABC Room
Jolie Parker, a graduate of Wills Point High School, recently raised $1,500.00 for the ABC Room in Van Zandt County to help provide Christmas bags for the Child Protective Services (CPS) children currently being taken care of by the state.