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Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com During their regular meeting May 6, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court discussed three workshop items that resulted in no action being taken.

Body Investigators with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) are seeking the public’s help in a fatal hitand- run accident that happened May 8 in Van Zandt County. A pedestrian was hit around 11:30 p.m.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com An overflow crowd May 6 at the Van Zandt County Courthouse witnessed a marathon four-hour regular meeting session of the VZC Commissioners Court where the main topic of discussion centered around the current VZC Game Room Regulations.

Body Through a Facebook post, the Van Police Department shared the following information about a pursuit they were involved in that resulted in the arrest of three suspects May 9.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com Several area Pastors prayed about various topics May 7 during the 75th Annual National Day of Prayer Ceremony. The program was held inside the Van Zandt County Court at Law Courtroom located on the second floor of the VZC Courthouse in Canton.

Body Republican Club of Van Zandt County President The Republican Club of Van Zandt County (RCVZC) is inviting the entire Christian community and others to a critical Town Hall Meeting to discuss ideological threats to our society.

Body Former Edgewood Mayor Stevan Steadham was presented with a plaque of service in recognition of his 10 years as mayor during the regular monthly meeting of the Edgewood City Council May 11. The plaque was presented to Steadham by newly elected Mayor Louis Dunn.

Body Early Voting for the Van Zandt County Republican Party and Democratic Party Runoff Elections scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, will begin Monday, May 18, according to the VZC Clerk’s office. There will be only one week of Early Voting which will take place from 7 a.m.

Body Incumbent Van Zandt County Criminal District Attorney Tonda Curry and challenger Richard Schmidt were in attendance April 27 to participate in a Political Forum sponsored by the Republican Club of Van Zandt County (RCVZC) at the VZC Farm Bureau Event Center in Canton.

Body Local voters made their way to the polls in recent weeks, helping to chart the path forward for Wills Point ISD staff, students and stakeholders by casting ballots for three positions on the board of trustees: Place 3, Place 6 and Place 7.