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Political Forum scheduled for Monday, April 27 in Canton

Body Candidates in all four upcoming Republican Party Runoff Elections in Van Zandt County are scheduled to participate in a Political Forum scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, April 27, at the VZC Farm Bureau Event Center located at 220 Burnett Trail in Canton.

MMISD board recognizes ‘Students of the Month’

Body The Martins Mill School Board recognized their ‘Students of the Month’ for April during the board’s regular monthly meeting April 13. Trustees Dan Morrow and Jonathan Followwell were not in attendance.

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Body Elwood Baptist Church in Wills Point will be having their Homecoming to mark 128 years since its organization in 1898, on Sunday, April 19. “There will be special music brought by members of the church,” said a church spokesperson.

Skin cancer prevention for seniors

Body Wisdom and age frequently go hand in hand. But when it comes to knowledge of the latest medical advancements, some older adults may not be up-to-date.
Skin cancer prevention for seniors

Caldwell recognized by commissioners during meeting

Body At the conclusion of the open session during their regular meeting April 7, the Van Zandt County Commissioners took time to recognize their VZC Commissioners Court Administrator.
Van Zandt County Commissioners Court Administrator Keegan Caldwell was recognized for her five years of service in VZC by members of the commissioners’ court. Shown with Caldwell were left to right; VZC Pct. 2 Commissioner Cliff Williams, VZC Pct. 4 Commissioner Brandon Barton, VZC Pct. 3 Commissioner Bobby Phillips, VZC Pct. 1 Commissioner Mitch Curtis, and VZC Judge Andy Reese. Photo by David Barber

Groundbreaking held for McDonald’s in Van

Body Representatives from McDonald’s were joined by members of the Van City Council, along with board members from the Van Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Van Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Board and special guests in breaking ground on the new McDonald’s location...
Groundbreaking held for McDonald’s in Van

Big-rig chase covers three counties

Body Law enforcement from adjoining Kaufman and Van Zandt counties teamed with Gun Barrel City police April 4 to halt what authorities allege was a stolen 18-wheeler reported by dispatchers to have its engine running, with its driver fleeing northward out of Henderson County, GBC...

Political Forum scheduled for April 27 in Canton

Body Candidates in all four upcoming Republican Party Runoff Elections in Van Zandt County are scheduled to participate in a Political Forum scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, April 27, at the VZC Farm Bureau Event Center located at 220 Burnett Trail in Canton.

Charges dismissed against VZC Pct. 1 Commissioner

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com Charges against Van Zandt County Pct. 1 Commissioner Mitch Curtis have been dismissed, according to Kaufman County Chief Prosecutor Hillary Heisel, who was serving as the Special Prosecutor in the case.
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