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The Van Zandt County Sheriff ’s Office released the following arrest report from Dec. 21-Dec.

2022 Top 10 Stories

As we look forward to the start of a new year in 2023, the year 2022 in Van Zandt County could be remembered for a number of accomplishments and disappointments along the way but it could never be called uneventful.
Photo by Ethan Adams

Red Cross offers winter weather safety tips

As temperatures drop in Texas this week and wind chills plunging into the single digits or lower, the American Red Cross North Texas Region urges everyone to safely heat their home by following critical steps to avoid a home fire.

How to sustainably dispose of real Christmas trees

Many enjoy having a real Christmas tree for the holidays. And when the holidays are over, there are several eco-friendly ways to dispose or recycle a Christmas tree.
The Texas A&M Forest Service recommends ways to sustainably dispose of real Christmas trees at the conclusion of the holiday season, including using them for family crafts, mulch or even a pond and wildlife habitat. Photo courtesy of Texas A&M Forest Service

TJC celebrates Fall 2022 graduates

Tyler Junior College has recognized 696 graduates earning 777 awards for the Fall 2022 semester. TJC President Dr.

State, national gas prices tumble again

Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 9.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.57/g Dec. 19, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 37.4 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 29.4 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.

Biologists stress testing harvests for Chronic Wasting Disease

With the recent discovery of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Kaufman County, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists are stressing the importance of testing harvested deer taken this hunting season to curb the spread of this deadly disease.
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