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Bayton man killed in motorcycle accident

A 55-year-old Bayton man was killed during the early afternoon hours May 28 following a single-vehicle accident along Highway 80 just west of Fruitvale.

Commissioners turn attention to budget

A budget amendment totaling $4,500 to be moved from contingency to the Van Zandt County Pct. 1 Constable fuel line item was approved in a 3-1 The approval came following presentations by VZC Pct. 1 Constable Tommy Monk and VZC Pct. 1 Commissioner Chad LaPrade.
Public Power Pool Program Manager David Quin of Austin gave an update on Van Zandt County’s current electricity contract during the May 24 regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court. No action was taken following Quin’s presentation. Photo by David Barber

Memorial Day ceremony held in Canton

A standing-room only crowd was in attendance May 29 for the annual Memorial Day program at the Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial in Canton. Members of Scout Troop #378 presented the colors to open the program prior to Jeff Russell singing the National Anthem.
A large crowd made its way to the Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial in Canton May 29, paying tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the country’s freedoms during a special Memorial Day ceremony. Photo by David Barber

Busy summer planned at VZC Library

Busy summer planned at VZC Library Here it is end of May, first of June already. Yay for the graduates and school is out.

New communications, technology administrator appointed

Following a presentation by the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Department May 24, the VZC Commissioners Court unanimously approved the appointment of a new communications and technology administrator for the department.
Lt. Joe Maddox of the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Department (left) and VZC Sheriff Joe Carter discussed the need for a communications and technology administrator in the sheriff’s department during the regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court. The commissioners’ court approved Maddox to serve as the new communications and technology administrator in a unanimous vote. Photo by David Barber
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