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Van Zandt Newspapers LLC welcomes all candidates who have signed up to run for a Van Zandt County or a statewide office in the upcoming March 3, 2026, Primary Election to submit a FREE announcement and a photo for publication.

Rachel Hogue, a certified principal and 14-year educator, and the first to announce her candidacy, has officially filed her paperwork for the Texas State Board of Education, District 9 position. Hogue, a seventh generation Texan, was born and raised in Grand Saline, and now resides in Mineola with her husband, Benjamin, a Custom Saddle Maker and toiler.

Karen Reeves is announcing her candidacy for Van Zandt County Judge to serve the good people of VZC. She will bring a fresh focus through a Biblical internal motivation and will not take a salary from the people.

It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Fall 2025 President’s List. The fall terms run from September to December.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com A certified list of Democratic Party and Republican Party candidates seeking office in Van Zandt County for the March 3 Primary Election was recently released by VZC Elections Administrator Shannon Maddox.

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susan@vanzandtnews.com The Martins Mill High School Robotics Team made a remarkable impression at the Texas BEST Robotics Championship held from December 10-13, 2025, at Fair Park Coliseum and the Briscoe Carpenter Livestock Center in Dallas.

editor@terrelltribune.com Four people were found dead in their home after a welfare check in Terrell on Christmas Eve. At approximately 5:29 p.m.

SUSAN HARRIS susan@vanzandtnews.com In a world where stories often reflect the complexities of life, J.R. Wray’s debut novel, ‘ Jesse: A Star Under the Sun,’ invites readers into the wildlife of an imaginative character who navigates the trials and tribulations of growing up.