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Let the library help you meet your goals for the year. The two most common reasons that our patrons say why they use the library is to help them live with less things in their homes and to save money. These two reasons are obvious since most people understand that you borrow things from the library to be returned by a set date. But not everyone realized the extent of things that you can borrow from the library. Libraries today have much more than just books. Libraries have audio books, DVDs, board games, mobile hot spots, and even eBooks and downloadable books that you can checkout without ever having to visit the library.

The Van Zandt County Genealogical Society met on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at the Van Zandt County Library, to kick off a new year of programs and activities. The upcoming celebration for Texas Revolutionary veteran and early Texas Ranger Adrian Anglin led the agenda for the meeting.

Van Zandt Master Gardener Association of Van Zandt County is currently holding their annual geranium plant fundraiser sale through March 21. VZMG members will place flyers with their contact information in local business locations, along with contacting previous customers.

With the March 1, 2022, Texas Primary Election fast approaching, candidates who have filed for election gathered at the Canton Civic Center for a candidate debate Jan. 25. The debate featured candidates in the Van Zandt County races of VZC Judge, Pct. 4 Commissioner, Pct. 2 Justice of the Peace, and the state races for Governor and Lt. Governor along with land commissioner. This article features the debate for the VZC Judge and VZC Pct. 4 commissioner.

Van Zandt County District Attorney Tonda Curry has confirmed that there is an ongoing investigation into allegations of excessive force used by employees of the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office after an email was sent to media outlets regarding the allegations last week.

A new contract between Van Zandt County and the Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake for animal shelter services was approved unanimously Jan. 19 by the VZC Commissioners Court.

A drainage issue on a private road that was not previously designated as a city street was a topic of a great deal of discussion Jan. 13 during the regular monthly meeting of the Van City Council.

The Texas State Comptroller’s Office delivered its first sales tax revenue collection report of the year Jan. 12, indicating that six out of seven local cities had shown gains when comparing January 2022 totals against those posted during the same calendar month the previous year.

Keeping your heart healthy is a vital part of living a healthy lifestyle. February is American Heart Health Month, a time for Americans to focus on cardiovascular disease and ways it can be prevented. This month, we are reminded to lower the risk of developing heart disease by making lifestyle changes this new year. Focus on choosing healthy foods, staying physically active, controlling cholesterol, blood pressure, stress, and limiting alcohol.