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Health screenings coming to Canton

4 years ago By News Staff

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.

New programs roll out at the VZC Library

4 years ago By News Staff

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

New programs roll out at the VZC Library

Outdoor activities that are perfect for seniors

4 years ago By News Staff

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.

Outdoor activities that are perfect for seniors

Officials agree to cut down courthouse trees

4 years ago By David Barber

In a 3-0 vote Feb. 16, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court agreed to cut down four live oak trees located on the grounds of the VZC Courthouse.

Colfax Cemetery unveils new tabernacle

4 years ago By Britne Hammons

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.

Above, the new Colfax Cemetery tabernacle. Right, Shelly Huff looks over the list of those buried in the Colfax Cemetery. Photos by Britne Hammons

Incumbents file for same position on Van Council

4 years ago By David Barber

A resolution and a contract calling and ordering a city election to be held on Saturday, May 7, were approved unanimously by the Van City Council during their meeting Feb. 10.

City of Van Fire Marshal Jeff Hudgens shared his monthly fire marshal’s report Feb. 10 to the Van council. Photo by David Barber

Shots fired: Woman succumbs to gunshot wound

4 years ago By Britne Hammons

One person has died after a shooting involving a Van Zandt County woman and deputies from the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s office. Van Zandt County Sheriff Steve Hendrix released a press release noting that a 38-yearold woman fired on deputies, which ultimately lead to her death.