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Following a recommendation by Van Zandt County Criminal District Attorney Tonda Curry, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court voted unanimously Jan. 5 to reapply for the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant to fund the Victims Assistance Project for the 2022-’23 term.

The Edgewood Economic Development Corporation, along with Bulldog Pharmacy in Edgewood, have teamed up together to present a mural to the citizens of Edgewood. Bulldog Pharmacy Pharmacist Holly Randolph and her husband, Jake, said they hope the mural can help connect the community.

With the upcoming March 1 Texas Primary Election looming on the horizon the republican and democratic parties of Van Zandt County are busy planning events leading up to the election. A democratic candidate caravan will be making a stop in Van Zandt County on Saturday, Jan.

The Red Bird Kitchen in Edom held a pre-opening event, before officially opening to the public.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Offi ce released the following arrest report from Dec. 21-29.

My sister always made a cheese ball for her daughter (my beautiful niece) at Christmas. Now that my sister has passed away, I am taking on the cheese ball duties, and hope I can measure up! KC (my niece) is thankful for my efforts and can’t wait to taste it.

2 8-ounce blocks of cream cheese at room temp 1 package EITHER dry Italian dressing or Ranch dressing 2 green onion stalks, chopped fine (both green and white parts) 1 bunch garlic (the whole bulb, not just one clove) ½ cup finely chopped pecans OR 1 tsp finely chopped parsley 1 small jar chopped...

2 8-ounce blocks cream cheese at room temp 1 small can crushed pineapple, well drained ½ cup dried cranberries, finely chopped ½ tsp almond or vanilla extract ½ cup crushed almonds or pecans Mix all ingredients together except the nuts and form into a ball.

Lake Tawakoni State Park will host its annual First Day Hike event from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Organizers stated, “Start your new year off right with a self-guided hike at Lake Tawakoni State Park!