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susan@vanzandtnews.com The Wills Point City Council convened on Feb. 10 at Wills Point City Hall, successfully achieving a quorum and commencing the meeting with a pledge of allegiance to both the United States and Texas flags.

Edgewood Municipal Judge Take action to clear outstanding warrants and avoid arrest, including fee waivers for a limited time. The Edgewood Municipal Court is offering defendants a chance to resolve outstanding Class ‘C’ misdemeanor warrants and traffic citations without fear of arrest or additional penalties during its annual Warrant Resolution campaign.

Early Voting hours and locations were released recently by the Van Zandt County Clerk’s office for the March 3 Republican Party and Democratic Party Primary Election. Early Voting will begin Tuesday, Feb.

For the second time this year, the VZC Commissioners Court has implemented a 30-day burn ban, effective immediately. The unanimous decision was made during the regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court Feb.

susan@vanzandtnews.com The Republican Club of Van Zandt County gathered for its much-anticipated annual fundraising gala, ‘Let Freedom Ring 2026,’ on Feb. 6 at Victory Life Church in Ben Wheeler.

I have announced my candidacy for reelection as Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, in the March 3, 2026, Republican Primary Election,” said incumbent candidate Herbert Dunn. “As a lifelong resident of Wills Point, I consider it both an honor and a responsibility to serve the community that raised me and entrusted me with this office. I respectfully ask for your continued confidence and support.

Currently serving in the 89th Legislature, Texas Senator Bob Hall represents Senate District 2 and serves as Chairman of the vital Senate Committee on Administration. He is also an influential voting member of the Senate Committees on Finance, Health and Human Services, State Affairs, and Veteran Affairs.

“My name is Ryan Hanson, and I’m running Van Zandt County Pct. 4 Commissioner because I believe local government should be transparent, accountable, well-planned, and responsive to the people it serves,” said Hanson. “If you pay taxes, your voice matters and the government should never operate behind closed doors or without public input.