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Body Two burglaries took place last weekend, with two businesses in Zandt County becoming victims of theft. According to information released by the Van Police Department, around 3:15 a.m., Friday, Feb. 18, a convenience store in Van, called New-Way, was burglarized by two men.

Body The Van Zandt Arts & Cultural District Foundation presents the fourth annual Tribute to Townes Van Zandt from 2-4 p.m., Sunday, March 6 at The Forge Bar & Grill in historic downtown Ben Wheeler.

Body Van Zandt Farm Bureau and Texas AgriLife Extension Service will hold a forage management series with the topic of “Dealing with High Fertilizer Costs” at the Farm Bureau Event Center, 220 Burnett Trail in Canton on Feb. 22.

Body Residents living in and around Canton can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. Canton Senior Citizens Center will host this community event on Feb.

Body Multiple programs have rolled out of the Van Zandt County Sarah Norman Library this month including: Blind Date with a Book; Get to know the Librista App; Celebrating Black History Month and Support the VZC Library on Amazon. Blind Date with a Book

Body The great outdoors beckons people of all ages. Fresh air can be hard to resist and the benefits of spending time outdoors are so numerous that it behooves anyone, including seniors, to answer the call of nature.

Body The Colfax Cemetery on Highway 17 in Van Zandt County is home to a new tabernacle, erected to replace the original tabernacle that stood for decades.